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The .kids TLD is a community-focused domain designed to serve children, parents, educators, charities, NGOs, and educational institutions. It is intended to create a safer online space by restricting registration to organizations that provide beneficial, kid-centric content and services.
Registration is restricted to organizations that serve children under 18 and provide beneficial, kid-centric content. Registrants must adhere to a policy limiting content to safe, educational, and family-friendly material.
The .kids extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by DotKids Foundation Limited. .kids was introduced in 2022. There are currently 6,608 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 5.57 - 5.66. DNSSEC adoption stands at 2.7%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .kids domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $5.57 | $19.48 | $19.48 |
| porkbun | $5.66 | $19.05 | $19.05 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .kids domain was proposed as a community TLD by DotKids Foundation Limited under ICANN's New gTLD Program. It received $138,000 in financial assistance through ICANN's Applicant Support Program. Although Google filed a string similarity objection against both DotKids and Amazon, the two were placed into a single contention set. The domain was officially delegated on March 5, 2022, and is managed by Identity Digital on behalf of the foundation.
The .kids TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .kids TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
6,608
2.7%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .kids |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 6,608 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 2.7% |
| Registration Price | USD 5.57 - 5.66 |
| Renewal Price | USD 19.05 - 19.48 |
| Registry Operator | DotKids Foundation Limited |
| Introduced | 2022-03-05 |
| Restrictions | Registration is restricted to organizations that serve children under 18 and provide beneficial, kid-centric content. Registrants must adhere to a policy limiting content to safe, educational, and family-friendly material. |
Registration density analysis for .kids domains by character length. Currently 5,775 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
5.8K
Peak Saturation
15.4%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
2.8%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 4 | 15.4% | |
| 2 chars | 22 | 3.3% | |
| 3 chars | 479 | 2.7% | |
| 4 chars | 723 | 0.16% | |
| 5 chars | 758 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 764 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 732 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 656 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 589 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 458 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 346 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 244 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Applicants must be nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, charities, or NGOs providing services to children under 18. They must sign a Public Interest Commitment restricting content to safe, educational, and kid-focused material.
The .kids TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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