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The .world TLD is a generic top-level domain introduced to provide a broad, open namespace for individuals, organizations, and businesses seeking to emphasize global reach or universal relevance. It is open for registration by anyone without geographic or eligibility restrictions.
No restrictions; open for public registration to anyone worldwide
The .world extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Identity Digital Inc. (on behalf of Binky Moon, LLC). .world was introduced in 2014. There are currently 409,847 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 3.50 - 37.83. DNSSEC adoption stands at 3.1%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .world domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $3.50 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| porkbun | $3.60 | $33.47 | $33.47 |
| resellerclub | $37.83 | $41.79 | $37.83 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .world domain was applied for by Donuts (Bitter Fields, LLC) under ICANN's new gTLD program. After a private auction in April 2014 resolved a contention with Radix (DotWorld Inc.), Donuts won the rights. ICANN signed the registry agreement on June 12, 2014, and the domain was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on September 19, 2014. It was delegated to Binky Moon, LLC, with Identity Digital Inc. operating the registry.
The .world TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .world TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
409,847
3.1%
If .world doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .world |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 409,847 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 3.1% |
| Registration Price | USD 3.50 - 37.83 |
| Renewal Price | USD 33.47 - 41.79 |
| Registry Operator | Identity Digital Inc. (on behalf of Binky Moon, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2014-09-19 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions; open for public registration to anyone worldwide |
Registration density analysis for .world domains by character length. Currently 293,001 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
293.0K
Peak Saturation
>99.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
3.7%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 26 | >99.9% | |
| 2 chars | 1,201 | >99.9% | |
| 3 chars | 12,352 | 70.3% | |
| 4 chars | 17,528 | 3.8% | |
| 5 chars | 22,229 | 0.19% | |
| 6 chars | 31,057 | 0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 32,792 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 41,966 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 34,555 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 46,819 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 27,146 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 25,330 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .world TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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