.sina Brand TLD
Sina
The .sina TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Sina Corporation, primarily used to protect and extend its online brand presence across its portfolio of services including news, microblogging, and mobile value-added services in China and among global Chinese communities.
Restricted to Sina Corporation and its authorized affiliates, subsidiaries, departments, products, campaigns, and personnel.
.sina Domain Overview
The .sina extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Sina Corporation. .sina was introduced in 2016. There are currently 3 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 33.3%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .sina is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .sina?
The .sina domain was delegated to Sina Corporation on March 28, 2016, under ICANN's New gTLD Program. Sina initially planned to restrict registrations to internal entities for at least three years to protect its brand and minimize operational risk. It has not opened registration to the public and continues to use .sina for its owned digital properties.
Did you know?
Brand TLDs like .sina are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
What Is .sina Used For?
The .sina TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Brand protection
Corporate websites
Product campaigns
Internal services
Official microblog accounts
Regional subsidiaries
Popular Websites
How Many .sina Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
3
DNSSEC Adoption
33.3%
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How Does .sina Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .sina |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 3 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 33.3% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Sina Corporation |
| Introduced | 2016-03-28 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Sina Corporation and its authorized affiliates, subsidiaries, departments, products, campaigns, and personnel. |
How Available Are .sina Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .sina 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 →How Do I Register a .sina Domain?
Eligibility
Only Sina Corporation and its authorized subsidiaries, departments, products, campaigns, or personnel may register .sina domains. No public registration is allowed.
Restricted TLD
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by Sina Corporation. It is not available for public registration.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .sina domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .sina Data Compiled?
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Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
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.