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The .help TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for websites offering assistance, support, tutorials, customer service, or guidance. It is intended to create intuitive, purpose-driven web addresses for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals focused on helping others.
Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or eligibility restrictions
The .help extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Innovation Service Ltd. .help was introduced in 2014. There are currently 166,268 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 1.54 - 28.89. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.2%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .help domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $1.54 | $26.26 | $26.26 |
| dynadot | $2.50 | $26.97 | $26.97 |
| resellerclub | $28.89 | $34.99 | $28.89 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .help domain was proposed in ICANN's New gTLD Program and awarded to Uniregistry, Corp. after a private auction in May 2014. It was delegated to the DNS root zone on August 16, 2014. In January 2024, operational control was transferred from Uniregistry to Innovation Service Ltd, with CentralNIC providing technical registry services.
The .help TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .help TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
166,268
1.2%
If .help doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .help |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 166,268 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.2% |
| Registration Price | USD 1.54 - 28.89 |
| Renewal Price | USD 26.26 - 34.99 |
| Registry Operator | Innovation Service Ltd |
| Introduced | 2014-08-16 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or eligibility restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .help domains by character length. Currently 79,766 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
79.8K
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
1.8%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 30 | >99.9% | |
| 2 chars | 75 | 11.1% | |
| 3 chars | 1,137 | 6.5% | |
| 4 chars | 3,880 | 0.85% | |
| 5 chars | 7,660 | 0.06% | |
| 6 chars | 12,067 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 9,357 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 10,097 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 9,349 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 10,438 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 7,828 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 7,848 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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