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The .gold TLD is a generic top-level domain introduced to provide a meaningful and memorable extension for businesses, brands, and individuals connected to gold — including jewelry, investment, mining, finance, and luxury industries. Originally intended for commercial use, it is open for registration by anyone.
Open for general registration; no geographic or eligibility restrictions
The .gold extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Donuts (via June Edge, LLC). .gold was introduced in 2015. There are currently 15,294 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 5.57 - 104.49. DNSSEC adoption stands at 3.1%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .gold domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $5.57 | $84.21 | $84.21 |
| porkbun | $5.66 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| resellerclub | $104.49 | $125.39 | $104.49 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .gold domain was successfully applied for by June Edge, LLC, a subsidiary of Donuts, and delegated to the DNS root zone on March 24, 2015. A competing application from the World Gold Council was rejected after an ICC panel determined that 'gold' does not represent a clearly delineated community. The domain reached general availability on July 8, 2015, and is managed using technical infrastructure provided by Identity Digital.
The .gold TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .gold TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
15,294
3.1%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .gold |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 15,294 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 3.1% |
| Registration Price | USD 5.57 - 104.49 |
| Renewal Price | USD 82.90 - 125.39 |
| Registry Operator | Donuts (via June Edge, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2015-03-24 |
| Restrictions | Open for general registration; no geographic or eligibility restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .gold domains by character length. Currently 14,401 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
14.4K
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
3.1%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 35 | >99.9% | |
| 2 chars | 320 | 47.3% | |
| 3 chars | 1,654 | 9.4% | |
| 4 chars | 1,905 | 0.42% | |
| 5 chars | 2,342 | 0.02% | |
| 6 chars | 2,387 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 1,714 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1,353 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1,039 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 762 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 522 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 368 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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