What are the most popular TLDs?

Historically, the most popular TLDs have been .com, .org, and .net. However, the popularity of TLDs varies from country to country and industry to industry. Since the introduction of new TLDs in recent years, the popularity of TLDs has become more diverse which makes it easier for businesses to find a domain name that is both memorable and relevant to their business.

Globally, the most popular TLDs include:

  • .com - Commercial websites (widely considered the most popular and recognizable TLD)
  • .org - Organizations, non-profits, and charities
  • .net - Networks, internet infrastructure companies, and occasionally used as an alternative to .com
  • .info - Informational websites
  • .biz - Businesses (alternative to .com)
  • .edu - Educational institutions
  • .gov - Government entities

In Australia, the most popular TLDs include:

  • .au - Australian websites (the TLD for Australian websites)
  • .com.au - Australian commercial websites (the most popular TLD in Australia for businesses)
  • .net.au - Australian networks, internet infrastructure companies, and occasionally used as an alternative to .com.au
  • .org.au - Australian organizations, non-profits, and charities
  • .edu.au - Australian educational institutions
  • .gov.au - Australian government entities

Other popular TLDs include, industry-specific TLDs:

  • .tech - Technology companies, startups, and developers
  • .store - Online stores and e-commerce websites
  • .travel - Travel agencies, airlines, and tourism-related websites
  • .health - Healthcare providers, medical professionals, and health-related websites
  • .finance - Financial institutions, banks, and investment services
  • .realestate - Real estate agents, brokers, and property-related websites
  • .media - Media outlets, publishers, and content creators

Brand TLDs:

  • .google - Google products and services
  • .amazon - Amazon products and services
  • .bmw - BMW's online presence
  • .nike - Nike's online presence
  • .apple - Apple's online presence

Location-based TLDs:

  • .nyc - New York City businesses, organizations, and residents
  • .london - London-based businesses, organizations, and residents
  • .tokyo - Tokyo-based businesses, organizations, and residents
  • .paris - Paris-based businesses, organizations, and residents
  • .berlin - Berlin-based businesses, organizations, and residents

These TLDs offer businesses and individuals the opportunity to create a more tailored and memorable online presence, which can be particularly helpful in competitive or niche markets.