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
.name
The .name TLD is a generic top-level domain designed to provide a namespace for individuals to register domain names based on their personal names, nicknames, or screen names. Originally intended f...
.navy
The .navy TLD is a generic top-level domain created for individuals, organizations, and businesses connected to naval service, including veterans, active duty personnel, families, and naval-related...
.net
The .net TLD is one of the original top-level domains and remains one of the most popular domain extensions worldwide. Originally intended for organizations involved in Internet infrastructure, it ...
.network
The .network TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for businesses, organizations, and individuals involved in network-related services, technology infrastructure, or community connectivity. It...
.new
The .new TLD is a generic top-level domain operated by Charleston Road Registry Inc., a subsidiary of Google. It was created to provide a dedicated space on the internet where registrants can assoc...
.news
The .news TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for news organizations, media outlets, bloggers, and content publishers seeking a clear, authoritative online identity. It was introduced as par...
.nexus
The .nexus TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by Google through Charleston Road Registry Inc. It was created to support Google's Nexus product line, providing a dedicated and trusted online sp...
.ng
.ng is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nigeria, managed by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA). It is an open-use domain, allowing registration by anyone worldwide, t...
.ninja
The .ninja TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for anyone who wants to express expertise, skill, or passion in a particular area — whether in technology, martial arts, or creative fields. Or...
.nl
The .nl top-level domain is the country-code domain for the Netherlands. Originally delegated in 1986, it is one of the oldest ccTLDs in existence. It is open for registration by anyone worldwide, ...
.no
The .no top-level domain is the country-code domain for Norway. It is managed by Norid A/S and is available for registration by Norwegian individuals and organizations with a verified Norwegian ide...
.now
The .now TLD is a generic top-level domain launched as part of ICANN's 2012 new gTLD program. It is operated by Amazon Registry Services, Inc., and intended for general-purpose use by individuals a...
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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