.weatherchannel Brand TLD
The .weatherchannel TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) on behalf of The Weather Channel, LLC. It was created under ICANN's New gTLD Program to support branded online presence and digital services related to weather forecasting and environmental data.
Restricted to The Weather Channel, LLC and authorized entities under IBM’s management
.weatherchannel Domain Overview
The .weatherchannel extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by International Business Machines Corporation. .weatherchannel was introduced in 2016. There are currently 5 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 20.0%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .weatherchannel is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .weatherchannel?
The .weatherchannel domain was originally applied for by The Weather Channel, LLC and delegated to the Root Zone on January 28, 2016. In July 2017, administrative control was transferred from The Weather Channel, LLC to International Business Machines Corporation. The registry operator remains IBM, which manages the TLD as part of its brand and digital infrastructure services.
Did you know?
Brand TLDs like .weatherchannel are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
What Is .weatherchannel Used For?
The .weatherchannel TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Weather forecasting services
Corporate weather portals
Media and broadcast integration
Environmental data distribution
Branded app and service domains
How Many .weatherchannel Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
5
DNSSEC Adoption
20.0%
How Does .weatherchannel Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .weatherchannel |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 5 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 20.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | International Business Machines Corporation |
| Introduced | 2016-01-22 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to The Weather Channel, LLC and authorized entities under IBM’s management |
How Available Are .weatherchannel Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .weatherchannel 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 →How Do I Register a .weatherchannel Domain?
Eligibility
Restricted to The Weather Channel, LLC and authorized entities under IBM's governance; not available for public registration.
Restricted TLD
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by International Business Machines Corporation. It is not available for public registration.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .weatherchannel domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .weatherchannel Data Compiled?
DNS Checker 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.
Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
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.