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The .top TLD is a generic top-level domain originally proposed to serve as a specialized namespace for ranking, competition, and premium branding, especially within the Chinese internet ecosystem. Its name reflects the common Chinese cultural association with 'top' as in '排行榜' (ranking lists), making it popular for businesses, media, and content creators seeking to signal excellence or leadership.
Open for registration by anyone; no local presence or trademark requirements
The .top extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Hong Kong Zhongze International Limited. .top was introduced in 2014. There are currently 12,352,387 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 1.63 - 9.09. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.4%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .top domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $1.63 | $4.63 | $4.63 |
| dynadot | $2.20 | $4.82 | $4.82 |
| resellerclub | $9.09 | $10.79 | $9.09 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .top domain was applied for by Jiangsu Bangning Science & Technology Co., Ltd. under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. It was approved and signed into registry agreement on March 20, 2014, and officially delegated to the DNS root zone on August 3, 2014. A Sunrise period began October 15, 2014. In January 2026, the registry operator transitioned from Jiangsu Bangning to Hong Kong Zhongze International Limited.
The .top TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .top TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
12,352,387
1.4%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .top |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 12,352,387 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.4% |
| Registration Price | USD 1.63 - 9.09 |
| Renewal Price | USD 4.63 - 10.79 |
| Registry Operator | Hong Kong Zhongze International Limited |
| Introduced | 2014-08-03 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no local presence or trademark requirements |
Registration density analysis for .top domains by character length. Currently 5,837,491 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
5.8M
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
2.8%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 19 | 73.1% | |
| 2 chars | 245 | 36.2% | |
| 3 chars | 22,114 | >99.9% | |
| 4 chars | 291,223 | 63.7% | |
| 5 chars | 1,803,520 | 15.2% | |
| 6 chars | 1,879,713 | 0.61% | |
| 7 chars | 566,280 | 0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 437,495 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 243,057 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 272,640 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 175,934 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 145,251 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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