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
.unicom
The .unicom TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by China United Network Communications Corporation Limited (China Unicom). It was created to strengthen brand identity, enhance online ...
.uol
The .uol TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by UOL, Brazil’s largest online content portal. It was created to unify UOL’s vast digital ecosystem under a single, secure, and recognizable extens...
.ups
The .ups TLD is a branded domain operated by UPS Market Driver, Inc., a subsidiary of United Parcel Service, Inc. It is used internally to strengthen brand control, enhance online security, and sup...
.vanguard
The .vanguard TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by The Vanguard Group, Inc., one of the world’s largest investment management companies. It is used to protect brand authenticity, su...
.verisign
The .verisign TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by VeriSign, Inc. It is used to reinforce trust and authenticity in VeriSign’s online services, such as DDoS Protection, Managed DNS, and secur...
.vig
The .vig TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe. It was introduced as part of ICANN's new gTLD program to strengthen brand identit...
.viking
The .viking TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Viking River Cruises (Bermuda) Ltd. It is used to strengthen their online identity and expand digital presence across their global t...
.virgin
The .virgin TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Virgin Enterprises Limited, part of the Virgin Group. It provides a controlled digital environment for Virgin’s global businesses, e...
.visa
The .visa TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Visa International Service Association. It was created to strengthen online trust and security by providing a controlled digital space...
.viva
The .viva TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by Saudi Telecom Company (STC) to strengthen and protect its VIVA mobile communications brand worldwide. It provides a secure, controlled digital e...
.vivo
The .vivo TLD is a branded domain operated by Telefônica Brasil S.A., primarily used to support its digital identity and online services. It was introduced as part of ICANN's new gTLD program and i...
.vlaanderen
The .vlaanderen TLD is a geographic top-level domain representing Flanders, the Dutch-speaking northern region of Belgium. It was created to strengthen the digital identity of Flanders, enabling in...
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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