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The .inc TLD is a generic top-level domain intended for use by incorporated businesses. It was created under ICANN’s new gTLD program to provide corporations with a clear, recognizable online identity that reflects their legal status as incorporated entities.
No formal restrictions; open for registration by anyone, though intended for incorporated businesses
The .inc extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Intercap Registry Inc.. .inc was introduced in 2018. There are currently 7,250 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 257.71 - 257.98. DNSSEC adoption stands at 2.9%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .inc domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $257.71 | $2060.21 | $2060.21 |
| porkbun | $257.98 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .inc TLD was delegated to Intercap Registry Inc. on July 16, 2018, following ICANN's new gTLD program. Multiple applicants competed for the domain, including Dot Registry LLC, which proposed restricting it to U.S.-registered corporations, and Top Level Domain Holdings. The domain was ultimately awarded to Intercap Registry Inc., which now operates it in partnership with CentralNic as the backend provider.
The .inc TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .inc TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
7,250
2.9%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .inc |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 7,250 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 2.9% |
| Registration Price | USD 257.71 - 257.98 |
| Renewal Price | USD 2.00 - 2060.21 |
| Registry Operator | Intercap Registry Inc. |
| Introduced | 2018-07-03 |
| Restrictions | No formal restrictions; open for registration by anyone, though intended for incorporated businesses |
Registration density analysis for .inc domains by character length. Currently 6,334 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
6.3K
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
3.1%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 26 | >99.9% | |
| 2 chars | 127 | 18.8% | |
| 3 chars | 770 | 4.4% | |
| 4 chars | 785 | 0.17% | |
| 5 chars | 841 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 912 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 692 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 671 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 527 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 439 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 279 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 265 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .inc TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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