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Staples
The .staples TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Staples, Inc., designed to strengthen its online identity, protect intellectual property, and provide a secure digital namespace for its global operations and authorized entities.
Restricted to Staples, Inc. and its qualified subsidiaries and affiliates
The .staples extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Staples, Inc.. .staples was introduced in 2016. There are currently 5 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 20.0%.
Registration pricing for .staples is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
The .staples domain was applied for under ICANN's new gTLD program by Staples, Inc. and was delegated on July 12, 2016. It was created to reinforce brand integrity, improve customer trust, and centralize digital assets under a controlled namespace. Though initially proposed under the broader dotBrand category, its use has remained internal and restricted.
Brand TLDs like .staples are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
The .staples TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
5
20.0%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .staples |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 5 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 20.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Staples, Inc. |
| Introduced | 2016-06-09 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Staples, Inc. and its qualified subsidiaries and affiliates |
Registration density analysis for .staples 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 →Restricted to Staples, Inc. and its qualified subsidiaries and affiliates; not available for public registration
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by Staples, Inc.. It is not available for public registration.
DNSChkr maintains a comprehensive TLD directory covering all 1,900+ active top-level domains. The data on this page combines multiple authoritative sources to provide information not found in standard TLD listings.
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.