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The .town TLD is a general-purpose domain extension designed for local communities, small businesses, and residents who want to establish an online presence tied to a specific town or region. It was introduced as part of ICANN’s new gTLD program to expand namespace options beyond traditional domains like .com and .org.
Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or residency requirements
The .town extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Donuts (operating through Koko Moon, LLC). .town was introduced in 2014. There are currently 36,287 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 5.57 - 5.66. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.7%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .town domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $5.57 | $30.15 | $30.15 |
| porkbun | $5.66 | $29.35 | $29.35 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .town domain was applied for by Donuts through its subsidiary Koko Moon, LLC, and received ICANN approval on March 6, 2014. It was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on April 11, 2014. The application drew a GAC Early Warning from Australia over concerns that .town is a generic geographic term, but ICANN proceeded with delegation after determining the applicant had adequately addressed policy requirements. Registry operations are now managed by Identity Digital Inc.
The .town TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .town TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
36,287
1.7%
If .town doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .town |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 36,287 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.7% |
| Registration Price | USD 5.57 - 5.66 |
| Renewal Price | USD 29.35 - 30.15 |
| Registry Operator | Donuts (operating through Koko Moon, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2014-04-11 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no geographic or residency requirements |
Registration density analysis for .town domains by character length. Currently 35,432 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
35.4K
Peak Saturation
88.5%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
1.8%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 23 | 88.5% | |
| 2 chars | 95 | 14.1% | |
| 3 chars | 597 | 3.4% | |
| 4 chars | 1,755 | 0.38% | |
| 5 chars | 25,283 | 0.21% | |
| 6 chars | 5,166 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 844 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 657 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 437 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 285 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 183 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 107 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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