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The .next TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by Next plc, a UK-based retail company. It was created to enhance consumer trust by providing a secure, controlled space for Next’s official online services, retail campaigns, and brand communications.
Restricted to Next plc and its authorized affiliates; not available for public registration.
The .next extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Next plc. .next was introduced in 2016. There are currently 19 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 0.0%.
Registration pricing for .next is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
The .next domain was delegated to Next plc on April 29, 2016, under ICANN’s new gTLD program. It was applied for as part of Next’s strategy to strengthen brand authenticity and protect customers from phishing and fraudulent sites by creating a closed, trusted namespace exclusively for official Next services.
Brand TLDs like .next are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
The .next TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
19
0.0%
If .next doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .next |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 19 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 0.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Next plc |
| Introduced | 2016-04-29 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Next plc and its authorized affiliates; not available for public registration. |
Registration density analysis for .next domains by character length. Currently 18 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
18
Peak Saturation
0.30%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
0.0%
Top Provider
Google Domains
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 2 | 0.30% | |
| 3 chars | 7 | 0.04% | |
| 4 chars | 3 | <0.01% | |
| 5 chars | 1 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 2 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 2 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Available only to Next plc and its authorized subsidiaries and partners. No public registration is permitted.
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by Next plc. It is not available for public registration.
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