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
.sling
The .sling TLD is a restricted brand domain operated by DISH Technologies L.L.C., originally delegated to Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation. It is used exclusively for branded digital services r...
.smart
The .smart TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by Smart Communications, Inc., intended for exclusive use by the company and its authorized entities to protect its digital identity and online se...
.smile
The .smile TLD is a generic top-level domain delegated to Amazon Registry Services, Inc. as part of ICANN's new gTLD program. It was created to provide Amazon with a dedicated, secure platform for ...
.sncf
The .sncf top-level domain is a brand-specific domain operated by SNCF, France’s national railway company. It was created to provide an authoritative and secure online space for SNCF and its author...
.softbank
The .softbank TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by SoftBank Group Corp. It is used to reinforce brand authenticity, control online presence, and provide trusted digital services to ...
.sohu
The .sohu TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Sohu.com Limited, one of China’s largest internet companies. It was created to consolidate and protect Sohu’s extensive portfolio of o...
.song
The .song TLD is a generic top-level domain delegated to Amazon Registry Services, Inc. It was created under ICANN's New gTLD Program to provide a dedicated, secure platform for online communicatio...
.sony
The .sony TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Sony Corporation to strengthen its digital identity, protect its brand, and provide a secure, centralized online space for its global ...
.stada
The .stada top-level domain is a brand-specific domain operated by STADA Arzneimittel AG, a German pharmaceutical company. It was created to support brand protection, enhance digital trust, and str...
.staples
The .staples TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Staples, Inc., designed to strengthen its online identity, protect intellectual property, and provide a secure digital namespace fo...
.star
The .star TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by Star India Private Limited, primarily used to secure and streamline digital services tied to its media and entertainment brands such as Star Plu...
.statebank
The .statebank top-level domain is a sponsored brand-specific TLD operated by State Bank of India, used exclusively to support its global digital presence and subsidiary web properties. It was intr...
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.
Related DNS Tools
WHOIS Lookup
Check domain ownership, registration dates, and registrar details for any domain.
DNS Inspector
Query A, AAAA, MX, NS, TXT, and SOA records for any domain with global resolver comparison.
SPF Record Checker
Validate SPF records against RFC 7208 with lookup count analysis and fix recommendations.
Propagation Checker
Monitor DNS propagation across 50+ global servers in real time with WebSocket updates.