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The .ist TLD is a geographic top-level domain representing Istanbul, Turkey. Introduced to promote the city’s global brand, it serves as a short-form alternative for Istanbul and is open to global registration, supporting local businesses, tourism, and cultural promotion.
No restrictions; open to public registration globally.
The .ist extension is a geographic top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. .ist was introduced in 2015. There are currently 7,754 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.5%.
Registration pricing for .ist is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .ist domain was applied for by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality as a geographic TLD under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. Although the Geographic Names Panel determined that 'ist' does not strictly meet ICANN’s definition of a geographic area, the application was approved and delegated on July 11, 2015. It was designed to strengthen Istanbul’s digital identity and serve as a global branding tool for the city’s culture, tourism, and economy.
The .ist TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .ist TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
7,754
1.5%
If .ist doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .ist |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 7,754 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.5% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality |
| Introduced | 2015-07-11 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; open to public registration globally. |
Registration density analysis for .ist domains by character length. Currently 6,755 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
6.8K
Peak Saturation
4.1%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
1.7%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 17 | 2.5% | |
| 3 chars | 716 | 4.1% | |
| 4 chars | 1,001 | 0.22% | |
| 5 chars | 1,073 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 955 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 725 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 621 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 546 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 463 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 369 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 269 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .ist TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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