.nu ccTLD
The .nu TLD is the country-code domain for Niue, a self-governing island nation in free association with New Zealand. Despite its official association with Niue, it is primarily used by users in Scandinavia and other European countries because 'nu' means 'now' in Swedish, Danish, and Dutch. It is one of the few ccTLDs with significant international usage due to its linguistic appeal.
Open for global registration with no residency requirements; character restrictions apply including allowed accented letters and hyphen rules.
.nu Domain Overview
The .nu extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Internetstiftelsen i Sverige (Swedish Internet Foundation). .nu was introduced in 1997. There are currently 195,174 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 56.7%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .nu is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .nu?
The .nu domain was delegated to the Internet Users Society Niue (IUSN) in 1997. In the late 1990s, American businessman Bill Semich gained control through a controversial agreement with Niue’s government, promising internet access in exchange for domain revenues. After Niue canceled the deal in 2000, Semich retained control until 2013, when the Swedish Internet Foundation took over operations. In 2018, Niue sued for control and damages, but in March 2024, a Stockholm court ruled in favor of the Swedish Internet Foundation, finding no legal wrongdoing and ordering Niue to cover court costs.
Did you know?
The .nu TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .nu Used For?
The .nu TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Personal blogs
Tech startups
Scandinavian brands
Language-based branding
Real-time services
Marketing campaigns with 'now' themes
Popular Websites
How Many .nu Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
195,174
DNSSEC Adoption
56.7%
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How Does .nu Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .nu |
| Type | Country Code TLD (ccTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 195,174 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 56.7% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Internetstiftelsen i Sverige (Swedish Internet Foundation) |
| Introduced | 1997-06-20 |
| Restrictions | Open for global registration with no residency requirements; character restrictions apply including allowed accented letters and hyphen rules. |
How Available Are .nu Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .nu domains by character length. Currently 144,503 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
144.5K
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
56.1%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 35 | >99.9% | |
| 2 chars | 1,045 | >99.9% | |
| 3 chars | 8,811 | 50.1% | |
| 4 chars | 10,018 | 2.2% | |
| 5 chars | 13,055 | 0.11% | |
| 6 chars | 16,482 | 0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 17,339 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 18,149 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 17,768 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 16,264 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 13,918 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 11,619 | <0.01% |
Top DNS Providers
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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Eligibility
No residency or local presence required. Domain names must comply with character and hyphen rules: no leading hyphen, no consecutive hyphens at positions 3–4, no hyphen before '.nu', and no German sharp s (ß). Allowed characters include a-z, 0-9, hyphens, and accented Latin letters used in Nordic and Western European languages.
Open Registration
The .nu TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .nu domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .nu Data Compiled?
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Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.