.wed gTLD
The .wed TLD was created as a niche generic domain for wedding couples to register personalized domain names related to their wedding events. It was intended to offer a direct, meaningful web space free from commercial reseller gateways, with pricing and policies designed to encourage short-term annual registrations and discourage long-term speculation. The registry was managed by Atgron, Inc., with a community mission to support U.S. veterans in tech roles. The TLD is no longer active and is under ICANN's emergency caretaker operations.
Originally open and unrestricted, but currently inactive and under emergency caretaker operations.
.wed Domain Overview
The .wed extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Emergency Back-End Registry Operator Program - ICANN. .wed was introduced in 2014. There are currently 23 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 4.3%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .wed is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .wed?
The .wed domain was successfully proposed under ICANN's New gTLD Program by Atgron, Inc. and delegated to the DNS root zone on January 23, 2014. Atgron operated the TLD with a model focused on short-term annual registrations for wedding couples and a mission to employ U.S. veterans. On December 7, 2017, ICANN issued a Notice of Breach due to non-payment of fees. After arbitration, the Registry Agreement was terminated on October 5, 2020. Since then, ICANN has placed .wed under emergency caretaker operations through the EBERO program. No new registrations are being accepted.
Did you know?
The .wed TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .wed Used For?
The .wed TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Wedding websites
Engagement portfolios
Event planning pages
Announcement sites
Veteran-led wedding service providers
Popular Websites
How Many .wed Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
23
DNSSEC Adoption
4.3%
How Does .wed Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .wed |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 23 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 4.3% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Emergency Back-End Registry Operator Program - ICANN |
| Introduced | 2014-01-23 |
| Restrictions | Originally open and unrestricted, but currently inactive and under emergency caretaker operations. |
How Available Are .wed Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .wed domains by character length. Currently 16 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
16
Peak Saturation
0.02%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
6.3%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 3 | 0.02% | |
| 4 chars | 1 | <0.01% | |
| 5 chars | 1 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 3 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 2 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 2 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 2 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 1 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1 | <0.01% |
Top DNS Providers
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .wed Domain?
Eligibility
Not applicable. The TLD is suspended and not accepting registrations.
Open Registration
The .wed TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .wed 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .wed Data Compiled?
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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.