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The .life TLD is a generic top-level domain introduced to provide a meaningful and expressive domain extension for individuals, organizations, and brands focused on lifestyle, wellness, personal journeys, and community-driven content. Originally intended for entities tied to life sciences, health, or personal expression, it is now open for registration by anyone without restrictions.
No restrictions; open for registration by anyone globally
The .life extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Donuts (via Trixy Oaks, LLC). .life was introduced in 2014. There are currently 418,252 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 2.00 - 32.99. DNSSEC adoption stands at 2.3%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .life domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $2.00 | $30.08 | $30.08 |
| porkbun | $2.06 | $29.35 | $29.35 |
| resellerclub | $32.99 | $39.59 | $32.99 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .life TLD was applied for by multiple entities including CompassRose.Life Inc. and Xiamen 35.com Technology Co., Ltd. In December 2013, Donuts won the rights through a private auction administered by Applicant Auction, paying off the other applicants to become the sole registry operator. Donuts received its Registry Agreement from ICANN on February 6, 2014, and the domain was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on May 15, 2014. In 2018, ownership of .life was transferred to Identity Digital Inc., which now operates it under its portfolio of gTLDs.
The .life TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .life TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
418,252
2.3%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .life |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 418,252 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 2.3% |
| Registration Price | USD 2.00 - 32.99 |
| Renewal Price | USD 29.35 - 39.59 |
| Registry Operator | Donuts (via Trixy Oaks, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2014-05-15 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; open for registration by anyone globally |
Registration density analysis for .life domains by character length. Currently 329,373 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
329.4K
Peak Saturation
94.1%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
2.5%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 20 | 76.9% | |
| 2 chars | 636 | 94.1% | |
| 3 chars | 11,782 | 67.0% | |
| 4 chars | 22,709 | 5.0% | |
| 5 chars | 32,920 | 0.28% | |
| 6 chars | 51,524 | 0.02% | |
| 7 chars | 43,435 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 39,921 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 41,442 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 32,904 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 28,606 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 23,474 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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