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HBO
The .hbo top-level domain is a brand-specific gTLD operated by HBO Registry Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Warner Media. It was created to support HBO's digital ecosystem, primarily for internal use and brand protection, and is not available for public registration.
Restricted to HBO and its authorized entities; not open to public registration
The .hbo extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by HBO Registry Services, Inc.. .hbo was introduced in 2016. There are currently 8 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 12.5%.
Registration pricing for .hbo is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
The .hbo domain was approved under ICANN's New gTLD Program and delegated to HBO Registry Services, Inc. on July 8, 2016. The TLD was proposed to serve HBO’s internal digital needs and enhance brand control across its global digital platforms, including HBO On Demand and HBO GO.
Brand TLDs like .hbo are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
The .hbo TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
8
12.5%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .hbo |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 8 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 12.5% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | HBO Registry Services, Inc. |
| Introduced | 2016-07-08 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to HBO and its authorized entities; not open to public registration |
Registration density analysis for .hbo domains by character length. Currently 4 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
4
Peak Saturation
3.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
25.0%
Top Provider
Amazon Route 53
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Not available for public registration; restricted to HBO and its authorized subsidiaries and affiliates
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by HBO Registry Services, Inc.. It is not available for public registration.
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