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Sohu
The .sohu TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Sohu.com Limited, one of China’s largest internet companies. It was created to consolidate and protect Sohu’s extensive portfolio of online brands, services, and products under a single, authoritative domain space, enhancing brand integrity and online security.
Restricted to Sohu.com Limited and its subsidiaries, products, and authorized projects
The .sohu extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Sohu.com Limited. .sohu was introduced in 2014. There are currently 15 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 0.0%.
Registration pricing for .sohu is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
The .sohu domain was applied for under ICANN’s New gTLD Program by Sohu.com Limited, a leading Chinese internet company founded by Dr. Charles Zhang. After successfully passing all evaluation stages, the Registry Agreement was signed on December 19, 2013, and the domain was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on March 25, 2014. The TLD was designed to unify Sohu’s scattered online properties—including Sohu.com, Sogou, Changyou, Focus, and Chinaren—under a single, secure, and brand-controlled namespace.
Brand TLDs like .sohu are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
The .sohu TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
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0.0%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .sohu |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 15 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 0.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Sohu.com Limited |
| Introduced | 2014-03-25 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Sohu.com Limited and its subsidiaries, products, and authorized projects |
Registration density analysis for .sohu domains by character length. Currently 7 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
7
Peak Saturation
15.4%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
0.0%
Top Provider
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Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Not available for public use; strictly limited to Sohu.com Limited, its subsidiaries, and authorized projects as described in its ICANN application.
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by Sohu.com Limited. It is not available for public registration.
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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.
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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.