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The .social TLD is a generic top-level domain created to provide a dedicated namespace for individuals, organizations, and communities focused on social interaction, activism, nonprofit work, and online community building. It was introduced as part of ICANN's new gTLD program to expand internet diversity and offer a meaningful alternative to generic domains like .com or .net.
Open to all legitimate registrants with no geographic or eligibility restrictions
The .social extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Dog Beach, LLC. .social was introduced in 2014. There are currently 49,424 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 6.62 - 34.09. DNSSEC adoption stands at 6.6%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .social domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $6.62 | $34.35 | $34.35 |
| porkbun | $6.69 | $33.47 | $33.47 |
| resellerclub | $34.09 | $41.79 | $34.09 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .social domain was proposed by United TLD Holdco Ltd. in ICANN's New gTLD Program and successfully delegated to the Root Zone on January 14, 2014. The registry was originally operated by Rightside/Demand Media. In 2021, operational control was transferred to Dog Beach, LLC, which now manages the TLD through Identity Digital Inc. as its service provider.
The .social TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .social TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
49,424
6.6%
If .social doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .social |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 49,424 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 6.6% |
| Registration Price | USD 6.62 - 34.09 |
| Renewal Price | USD 33.47 - 41.79 |
| Registry Operator | Dog Beach, LLC |
| Introduced | 2014-01-09 |
| Restrictions | Open to all legitimate registrants with no geographic or eligibility restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .social domains by character length. Currently 42,507 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
42.5K
Peak Saturation
76.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
7.3%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 20 | 76.9% | |
| 2 chars | 368 | 54.4% | |
| 3 chars | 3,291 | 18.7% | |
| 4 chars | 4,879 | 1.1% | |
| 5 chars | 5,456 | 0.05% | |
| 6 chars | 5,990 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 5,630 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 5,211 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 4,341 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 3,240 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 2,338 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1,743 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .social TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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