Top-Level Domain Directory
Comprehensive information about all top-level domains (TLDs) including generic, country code, and brand-specific domains.
Showing 12 of 1936 TLDs (1936 total)
Browse TLDs by first letter
.aquarelle
The .aquarelle TLD is a brand-specific domain reserved for Aquarelle.com, a European online flower shop network established since 1987. It was created under ICANN’s new gTLD program to strengthen b...
.arab
The .arab top-level domain is a geographic gTLD created to represent the Arab world and its cultural identity online. It serves Arabic-speaking communities and organizations across 22 member states...
.aramco
The .aramco TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Aramco Services Company, primarily used to streamline and secure the digital presence of Saudi Aramco and its affiliated entities. I...
.arte
The .arte TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by ARTE, a European public service television network dedicated to culture and international programming. It was created to reinforce brand authent...
.athleta
The .athleta TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by The Gap, Inc. It is used to strengthen, protect, and expand the digital presence of the Athleta brand, which specializes in perform...
.audi
The .audi TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by AUDI Aktiengesellschaft, primarily used to strengthen and protect the brand’s digital presence across global markets. It is not open f...
.audible
The .audible TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Amazon Registry Services, Inc., on behalf of Audible, Inc. It was created to strengthen Audible's digital brand presence, protect i...
.auspost
The .auspost top-level domain is a brand-specific domain operated by the Australian Postal Corporation. It is used to support and protect Australia Post’s online identity and digital services.
.author
The .author TLD is a generic top-level domain created for Amazon to provide a dedicated, secure, and controlled platform for authors, publishing partners, and related services. Originally proposed ...
.aws
The .aws top-level domain is a brand-specific domain operated by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reinforce its cloud computing identity and protect its digital ecosystem. It is exclusively used by AWS...
.axa
The .axa TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by AXA Group Operations SAS, belonging to one of the world's largest insurance groups. It was created under ICANN's new gTLD program to strengthen b...
.azure
The .azure TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Microsoft Corporation to support and secure its Windows Azure family of cloud services. It was created to enhance authenticity, impro...
What Is a Top-Level Domain (TLD)?
A top-level domain (TLD) is the last segment of a domain name — the part that follows the final dot. In example.com, the TLD is .com. TLDs sit at the highest level of the Domain Name System (DNS) hierarchy and are managed by registry operators under the coordination of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). As of 2026, there are 1,936 active TLDs in the root zone, operated by 888 registry organizations worldwide. TLDs are categorized into generic TLDs (gTLDs) like .com and .org, country-code TLDs (ccTLDs) like .uk and .jp, brand TLDs owned by corporations, and sponsored TLDs managed by specific communities. This directory tracks every active TLD with daily-updated zone file analytics, registrar pricing comparison, and DNSSEC adoption data.
TLD Categories at a Glance
Open-registration domains like .com, .net, .org
National domains like .uk, .de, .au
Corporate-owned like .google, .apple
Community-managed like .edu, .gov
City and region domains like .nyc, .london
Technical domains like .arpa
1,133 TLDs have registrar pricing data available for comparison. Data is sourced from TLD zone files analyzed daily and registrar pricing feeds updated hourly.
How Is This Directory Compiled?
The DNSChkr TLD Directory is built from multiple authoritative data sources, refreshed on automated schedules to maintain accuracy. Zone file data — the authoritative DNS records published by each TLD registry — is downloaded and parsed daily to compute domain registration counts, DNSSEC adoption rates, DNS provider market share, and namespace density analytics. Registrar pricing is aggregated hourly from registrar APIs to track registration, renewal, transfer, and restore costs across providers. Registry operator information is sourced from IANA and ICANN delegation records. Each TLD page combines this data with AI-generated educational content covering history, use cases, registration requirements, and security features. All data points include the date of last update so users can verify freshness.
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