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The .play TLD is a generic top-level domain introduced as part of ICANN’s 2012 new gTLD program. It was awarded to Charleston Road Registry Inc., a subsidiary of Google, and is intended for use in entertainment, gaming, interactive media, and any context involving leisure, activity, or digital play. While not restricted to specific industries, it naturally suits websites related to video games, sports, children’s content, and experiential online services.
Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or eligibility restrictions
The .play extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Charleston Road Registry Inc.. .play was introduced in 2015. There are currently 11 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 0.0%.
Registration pricing for .play is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .play domain was applied for by multiple parties including Google, Amazon, and Radix. By July 2014, all other applicants withdrew, leaving Google as the sole applicant. Charleston Road Registry Inc., a Google subsidiary, was delegated the TLD by ICANN on June 17, 2015. It became active in the root zone on June 4, 2015.
The .play TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .play TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
11
0.0%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .play |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 11 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 0.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Charleston Road Registry Inc. |
| Introduced | 2015-06-04 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or eligibility restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .play domains by character length. Currently 5 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
5
Peak Saturation
0.30%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
0.0%
Top Provider
Google Domains
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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