.helsinki geographic
.helsinki is a geographic top-level domain sponsored by the City of Helsinki to improve online identification and accessibility of municipal services. It was created to address confusion caused by the University of Helsinki’s use of helsinki.fi, helping residents and visitors reliably find official city information and services.
Restricted to departments, subsidiaries, and authorized entities of the City of Helsinki
.helsinki Domain Overview
The .helsinki extension is a geographic top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by City of Helsinki. .helsinki was introduced in 2016. There are currently 13 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 7.7%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .helsinki is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .helsinki?
The .helsinki TLD was approved under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. The City of Helsinki applied to resolve confusion between its official web presence (hel.fi) and the University of Helsinki’s helsinki.fi domain. It was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 26, 2016, after resolving longstanding naming conflicts and improving digital identity for municipal services.
Did you know?
The .helsinki TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .helsinki Used For?
The .helsinki TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Official city department websites
Municipal service portals
Public administration communications
City-owned subsidiary platforms
Civic event promotions
Localized digital outreach
How Many .helsinki Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
13
DNSSEC Adoption
7.7%
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How Does .helsinki Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .helsinki |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 13 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 7.7% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | City of Helsinki |
| Introduced | 2016-01-26 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to departments, subsidiaries, and authorized entities of the City of Helsinki |
How Available Are .helsinki Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .helsinki domains by character length. Currently 10 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
10
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
10.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 1 | 0.01% | |
| 5 chars | 1 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 4 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 2 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .helsinki Domain?
Eligibility
Registration is restricted to departments and units of the City of Helsinki. Applications are evaluated by the City’s Communications Office and IT department for alignment with branding, marketing, and technical standards.
Open Registration
The .helsinki TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .helsinki 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .helsinki Data Compiled?
DNS Checker maintains a comprehensive TLD directory covering all 1,900+ active top-level domains. The data on this page combines multiple authoritative sources to provide information not found in standard TLD listings.
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.