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The .photo TLD is a generic top-level domain designed specifically for photography-related websites, enabling photographers, studios, and enthusiasts to clearly communicate the visual nature of their online content. Originally proposed under ICANN’s new gTLD program, it was delegated in 2014 to Uniregistry and later transferred to Registry Services, LLC in 2022. It supports semantic clarity: when someone sees a .photo address, they immediately understand the site is about images.
Open to public registration; no geographic or eligibility restrictions
The .photo extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Registry Services, LLC. .photo was introduced in 2014. There are currently 17,100 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 26.26 - 29.69. DNSSEC adoption stands at 6.9%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .photo domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $26.26 | $26.26 | $26.26 |
| dynadot | $26.97 | $26.97 | $26.97 |
| resellerclub | $29.69 | $34.29 | $29.69 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .photo TLD was proposed by Uniregistry in ICANN’s New gTLD Program to serve as a dedicated namespace for photography. It received its Registry Agreement on November 14, 2013, and was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on January 18, 2014. On June 7, 2022, operational control was transferred from Uniregistry to Registry Services, LLC, with GoDaddy Registry providing technical backend services.
The .photo TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .photo TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
17,100
6.9%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .photo |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 17,100 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 6.9% |
| Registration Price | USD 26.26 - 29.69 |
| Renewal Price | USD 26.26 - 34.29 |
| Registry Operator | Registry Services, LLC |
| Introduced | 2014-01-16 |
| Restrictions | Open to public registration; no geographic or eligibility restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .photo domains by character length. Currently 14,072 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
14.1K
Peak Saturation
46.1%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
7.4%
Top Provider
Namecheap
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 12 | 46.1% | |
| 2 chars | 47 | 7.0% | |
| 3 chars | 759 | 4.3% | |
| 4 chars | 1,427 | 0.31% | |
| 5 chars | 1,841 | 0.02% | |
| 6 chars | 1,971 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 1,669 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1,657 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1,472 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 1,290 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,036 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 891 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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