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The .photos TLD is a generic top-level domain created to provide a dedicated space on the internet for image-sharing platforms, photographers, galleries, and visual content creators. Since its delegation, it has been open for public registration with no restrictions on who can register.
No registration restrictions; open to individuals and organizations globally
The .photos extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Donuts (Sea Corner, LLC). .photos was introduced in 2013. There are currently 20,708 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 8.24. DNSSEC adoption stands at 7.2%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .photos domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $8.24 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| dynadot | $8.24 | $24.83 | $24.83 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .photos domain was proposed by Donuts (operating as Sea Corner, LLC) under ICANN’s New gTLD Program and received its Registry Agreement on October 17, 2013. It was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 17, 2013, following a sunrise period from December 24, 2013, to February 22, 2014. The registry was later transitioned to Identity Digital, which now operates it under contract.
The .photos TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .photos TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
20,708
7.2%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .photos |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 20,708 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 7.2% |
| Registration Price | USD 8.24 |
| Renewal Price | USD 24.20 - 24.83 |
| Registry Operator | Donuts (Sea Corner, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2013-12-17 |
| Restrictions | No registration restrictions; open to individuals and organizations globally |
Registration density analysis for .photos domains by character length. Currently 16,906 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
16.9K
Peak Saturation
69.2%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
8.1%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 18 | 69.2% | |
| 2 chars | 257 | 38.0% | |
| 3 chars | 1,482 | 8.4% | |
| 4 chars | 1,649 | 0.36% | |
| 5 chars | 2,051 | 0.02% | |
| 6 chars | 2,246 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 2,037 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1,823 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1,642 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 1,492 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,194 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1,015 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .photos TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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