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The .ruhr TLD is a geographic top-level domain created for the Ruhr region in Germany, a major urban and industrial area spanning 11 cities and four districts. Although not officially classified as a geographic name under ICANN guidelines, it was approved to serve as a digital identifier for the region's institutions, businesses, and community members who share a strong collective identity.
Open to anyone with a connection to the Ruhr region; non-German registrants must appoint an administrative contact in Germany
The .ruhr extension is a geographic top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by dotSaarland GmbH. .ruhr was introduced in 2013. There are currently 4,313 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 33.12. DNSSEC adoption stands at 5.4%.
Price range based on 1 registrar. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .ruhr domain registration and renewal prices across 1 registrar. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot | $33.12 | $33.12 | $33.12 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .ruhr domain was proposed under ICANN’s New gTLD Program by Regiodot GmbH & Co. KG and delegated to the DNS root zone on December 10, 2013. In 2022, operational control was transferred to dotSaarland GmbH, which now manages the registry with technical support from CentralNic. The TLD was designed to reflect the digital identity of the Ruhrgebiet, a historically industrial region now undergoing cultural and economic transformation.
The .ruhr TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .ruhr TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
4,313
5.4%
If .ruhr doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .ruhr |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 4,313 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 5.4% |
| Registration Price | USD 33.12 |
| Renewal Price | USD 33.12 |
| Registry Operator | dotSaarland GmbH |
| Introduced | 2013-12-10 |
| Restrictions | Open to anyone with a connection to the Ruhr region; non-German registrants must appoint an administrative contact in Germany |
Registration density analysis for .ruhr domains by character length. Currently 2,946 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
2.9K
Peak Saturation
46.1%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
5.3%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 12 | 46.1% | |
| 2 chars | 2 | 0.30% | |
| 3 chars | 310 | 1.8% | |
| 4 chars | 251 | 0.05% | |
| 5 chars | 246 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 330 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 304 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 321 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 319 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 301 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 284 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 266 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →No geographic residency required. Non-German registrants must appoint an administrative contact with a local address in Germany.
The .ruhr TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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