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The .sbs TLD is a generic top-level domain operated by Shortdot SA. Originally delegated to Australia's Special Broadcasting Service for internal brand use, it was later transitioned to public availability under Shortdot SA, which markets it as an abbreviation for 'side by side'—suited for organizations, businesses, and individuals focused on community, social welfare, and digital collaboration.
Open for public registration; no residency or eligibility requirements
The .sbs extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Shortdot SA. .sbs was introduced in 2015. There are currently 1,417,899 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 1.24 - 1.28. DNSSEC adoption stands at 2.4%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .sbs domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $1.24 | $13.06 | $13.06 |
| porkbun | $1.28 | $12.87 | $12.87 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .sbs domain was initially delegated on October 27, 2015, to the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (SBS) of Australia for internal brand use. In 2020, SBS requested termination of the TLD. On April 30, 2024, ICANN officially transferred control to Shortdot SA, which relaunched .sbs as a public gTLD in mid-2021 with general availability starting June 2021.
The .sbs TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .sbs TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
1,417,899
2.4%
If .sbs doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .sbs |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 1,417,899 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 2.4% |
| Registration Price | USD 1.24 - 1.28 |
| Renewal Price | USD 12.87 - 13.06 |
| Registry Operator | Shortdot SA |
| Introduced | 2015-09-24 |
| Restrictions | Open for public registration; no residency or eligibility requirements |
Registration density analysis for .sbs domains by character length. Currently 1,119,185 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1.1M
Peak Saturation
34.6%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
2.8%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 9 | 34.6% | |
| 2 chars | 109 | 16.1% | |
| 3 chars | 249 | 1.4% | |
| 4 chars | 7,643 | 1.7% | |
| 5 chars | 97,037 | 0.82% | |
| 6 chars | 246,359 | 0.08% | |
| 7 chars | 309,373 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 219,893 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 64,310 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 65,528 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 58,605 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 50,070 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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