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The .watch TLD is a generic top-level domain originally proposed under ICANN's New gTLD Program. It was designed to provide greater expression on the internet and is open for registration by anyone without restrictions or pre-registration requirements.
No restrictions; open for registration by individuals and organizations globally
The .watch extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Donuts (Sand Shadow, LLC). .watch was introduced in 2014. There are currently 21,669 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 3.00 - 3.09. DNSSEC adoption stands at 4.5%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .watch domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $3.00 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| porkbun | $3.09 | $35.53 | $35.53 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .watch domain was applied for by Sand Shadow, LLC, a subsidiary of Donuts, and was signed under a Registry Agreement with ICANN on November 14, 2013. It was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on January 23, 2014, after passing all technical and policy evaluations. The domain was created to support online presence for watch-related businesses, content creators, and enthusiasts, with no pre-registration or eligibility criteria.
The .watch TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .watch TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
21,669
4.5%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .watch |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 21,669 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 4.5% |
| Registration Price | USD 3.00 - 3.09 |
| Renewal Price | USD 35.53 - 36.60 |
| Registry Operator | Donuts (Sand Shadow, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2014-01-23 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; open for registration by individuals and organizations globally |
Registration density analysis for .watch domains by character length. Currently 19,771 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
19.8K
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
4.4%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 26 | >99.9% | |
| 2 chars | 147 | 21.8% | |
| 3 chars | 1,033 | 5.9% | |
| 4 chars | 1,482 | 0.32% | |
| 5 chars | 1,574 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 4,440 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 4,128 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 3,895 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1,097 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 853 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 658 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 438 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .watch TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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