.gop Brand TLD
The .gop top-level domain is a brand-specific domain delegated to the Republican State Leadership Committee, Inc. It is intended for use by individuals, businesses, and organizations that wish to associate themselves with the Grand Old Party, the common nickname for the Republican Party in the United States. While open to general registration, it is primarily used by political entities, campaign pages, advocacy groups, and supporters of conservative causes.
Open to public registration; no restrictions based on nationality, organization, or political affiliation.
.gop Domain Overview
The .gop extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Republican State Leadership Committee, Inc.. .gop was introduced in 2014. There are currently 957 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 0.5%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .gop is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .gop?
The .gop domain was applied for by the Republican State Leadership Committee, Inc. and successfully passed ICANN’s new gTLD application process. It was signed into a registry agreement on January 16, 2014, and officially delegated to the DNS root zone on April 4, 2014. Nominet acts as the backend registry services provider.
Did you know?
Brand TLDs like .gop are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
What Is .gop Used For?
The .gop TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Political campaign websites
Conservative advocacy organizations
Political commentary and news sites
Fundraising and donation portals
Party-affiliated businesses
Personal blogs with political content
Popular Websites
How Many .gop Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
957
DNSSEC Adoption
0.5%
How Does .gop Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .gop |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 957 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 0.5% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Republican State Leadership Committee, Inc. |
| Introduced | 2014-04-04 |
| Restrictions | Open to public registration; no restrictions based on nationality, organization, or political affiliation. |
How Available Are .gop Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .gop domains by character length. Currently 767 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
767
Peak Saturation
1.6%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
0.7%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 11 | 1.6% | |
| 3 chars | 54 | 0.31% | |
| 4 chars | 80 | 0.02% | |
| 5 chars | 72 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 91 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 98 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 95 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 79 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 67 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 58 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 62 | <0.01% |
Top DNS Providers
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .gop Domain?
Eligibility
No restrictions. Open to individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide. Registration requires compliance with standard ICANN policies and acceptable use rules.
Restricted TLD
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by Republican State Leadership Committee, Inc.. It is not available for public registration.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .gop domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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How Is This .gop Data Compiled?
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Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.