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The .shia TLD is a community-focused domain intended for use by members of the Shia Muslim community and organizations with a clear interest in serving Shia religious and cultural interests. It was proposed under ICANN's new gTLD program to create a digital space that reflects Shia identity and values.
Registrants must declare that they are part of the Shia Muslim community and electronically accept the Shahadah (the declaration of faith). Registrations are restricted to those with a clear interest in serving the Shia religious and cultural community.
The .shia extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.. .shia was introduced in 2015. There are currently 5 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 20.0%.
Registration pricing for .shia is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .shia domain was applied for by Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. in ICANN's New gTLD Program. It was delegated on December 1, 2015, and is currently under caretaker operations by ICANN's Emergency Back-End Registry Operator (EBERO) program. A public interest commitment (PIC) was filed, requiring registrants to affirm their affiliation with the Shia Muslim community and prohibiting content that criticizes Islam. An objection was filed by Saudi Arabia’s CITC, but the domain remains under ICANN’s administrative oversight.
The .shia TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .shia TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
5
20.0%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .shia |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 5 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 20.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. |
| Introduced | 2015-12-01 |
| Restrictions | Registrants must declare that they are part of the Shia Muslim community and electronically accept the Shahadah (the declaration of faith). Registrations are restricted to those with a clear interest in serving the Shia religious and cultural community. |
Registration density analysis for .shia domains by character length. Currently 1 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
100.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 1 | 0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Registrants must attest to being part of the Shia Muslim community and electronically accept the Shahadah, the declaration of faith. The registry will only register domains to those with a clear interest in serving the Shia religious or cultural community.
The .shia TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.