{"id":134698,"date":"2025-10-27T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T15:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/?p=134698"},"modified":"2025-10-27T08:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T08:00:36","slug":"top-level-domains-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/top-level-domains-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Popular Top-Level Domains List for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]The most popular top-level domains (TLDs) are <em>.com<\/em> with 43.7% market share, followed by country-specific domains like&nbsp;<em>.cn<\/em> and&nbsp;<em>.de<\/em>. Choosing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/how-to-get-a-domain-name\/\">getting the right domain name<\/a> impacts your brand trust and local SEO.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing which top-level domains (TLDs) are the most popular can be a useful first step toward finding the right fit, especially as you battle other website owners for the domain you want.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-cta-container content-cta-block secondary image-cta-block only-desktop-image\" data-eventaction=\"cta\" data-component=\"taco-cta\" data-supplier=\"\">\n\n <div class=\"image-container\">\n\t <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wix-logo.jpg?width=165&amp;height=165&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Wix logo black\" width=\"165\" height=\"165\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"text-and-button-container\">\n\n <div class=\"text-container\">\n <h4 class=\"block-title\">Wix includes a domain name with its plans<\/h4>\n \n <div class=\"text\">\n You can get a free custom domain name for your first year with any Wix premium plan, which range from $17 to $159 per month. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"button-container\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/go\/wix-domains-sponsored\" class=\"taco-cta btn btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-type=\"primary-cta\">\n Get a Free Domain With Wix <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Key Takeaways &#128269; <\/h4>\n \n \n<ul>\n<li>The <em>.com<\/em> TLD is the most popular option worldwide and is seen as the go-to extension<\/li>\n<li>Country code TLDs (ccTLDs) are great for local SEO and reaching specific markets<\/li>\n<li>China (<em>.cn<\/em>), Germany (<em>.de<\/em>), and the UK (<em>.uk<\/em>) are the most commonly used ccTLDs<\/li>\n<li>Some website builders, like Wix, include a custom domain name and TLD as part of your subscription<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n What Is a Top-Level Domain? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]A top-level domain, also known as a TLD or domain extension, is the end part of your web address. It identifies the purpose of the website. For example, <em>.com<\/em> is often used by businesses, whereas .<em>edu<\/em> is for educational institutions.\n<p>There are four main types of TLDs to understand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Generic TLDs (gTLDs)<\/strong> &ndash; Used by a variety of websites worldwide, particularly online stores. Examples include <em>.com<\/em> and <em>.net<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Country code TLDs (ccTLDs) <\/strong>&ndash; Two-letter domains referring to countries, such as<em> .us<\/em> or <em>.uk<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sponsored TLDs (sTLDs)<\/strong> &ndash; These domains have restricted use and are usually managed by select groups, like the US government. They include <em>.edu<\/em> and <em>.gov<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New generic TLDs (new gTLDs)<\/strong> &ndash; New extensions for niche purposes, such as <em>.store<\/em> and<em> .tech<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;134699&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n What Is the Most Popular TLD? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Unsurprisingly, <strong>the most popular TLD in 2025 is <em>.com<\/em><\/strong>. With <em>.com<\/em> being one of the oldest TLDs available, it has become the default extension on the web. As a result, it&rsquo;s favored by most when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/how-to-choose-a-domain-name\/\">choosing a domain name<\/a>, from blogs to online stores. Plus, it&rsquo;s recognizable and trusted by people browsing online.\n<p>According to Statista, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/265677\/number-of-internet-top-level-domains-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">43.7% of sites<\/a> worldwide run on the <em>.com<\/em> TLD (as of September 2025).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Other Common TLDs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While the <em>.com<\/em> TLD dominates the market, there are other common TLDs, such as <em>.org<\/em>, <em>.net<\/em>, and <em>.co<\/em>. In addition, select country-specific TLDs are among the most popular TLDs in 2025, including <em>.cn<\/em> for China.[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Popular Top-Level Domains by Country <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]As of 2025, <strong><em>.cn<\/em> (China) is the most popular ccTLD<\/strong>. Country-specific TLDs work for websites and businesses operating in the country and looking to target the local audience.\n<p>According to a report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnib.com\/articles\/the-domain-name-industry-brief-q2-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Domain Name Industry Brief<\/a> in June 2025, these are the most popular top-level domains by country:[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Did You Know? &#128173; <\/h4>\n \n Some ccTLDs have restricted use. For example, <em>.us<\/em> can only be used by US citizens or businesses with a presence in the country. In comparison, ccTLDs like <em>.tk <\/em>(Tokelau) and <em>.ai<\/em> (Anguilla) are open globally. The <em>.ai<\/em> TLD has become increasingly popular over the last few years given its suitability for AI and tech companies, but it also remains the country code for Anguilla. In fact, the country earns roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imf.org\/en\/News\/Articles\/2024\/05\/15\/cf-an-ai-powered-boost-to-anguillas-revenues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$3 million<\/a> each month from domain sales.<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Most Popular Generic Top-Level Domains <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]The most popular generic TLD is <em>.com, <\/em>with over 150 million registered domains. With<strong> <em>.com<\/em> being the go-to domain for most personal sites and businesses<\/strong>, it&rsquo;s not surprising to see it being used by trusted brands, such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon.\n<p>Popular TLDs like&nbsp;<em>.com&nbsp;<\/em>are trusted more by users, leading to higher click-through rates (CTR) from search results.[\/vc_column_text]<\/p><div class=\"flexi-comp-expert-quotation-wrapper long-title\">\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-heading\">\n <span class=\"title-icon\">\n <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 16\" version=\"1.1\">\n <path style=\"stroke:none; fill-rule:evenodd; fill-opacity:1;\" d=\"M 3.0625 5.464844 C 0.820312 9.339844 0.5 10.246094 0.5 12.695312 L 0.5 15.5 L 7.546875 15.5 L 7.398438 12.269531 C 7.265625 9.371094 7.136719 9.023438 6.125 8.875 C 4.730469 8.671875 4.707031 8.910156 6.5 4.824219 C 8.296875 0.730469 8.269531 1.035156 6.8125 1.035156 C 5.855469 1.035156 5.132812 1.886719 3.0625 5.464844 M 13.609375 5.585938 C 11.367188 9.503906 11 10.519531 11 12.820312 L 11 15.5 L 18 15.5 L 18 12.140625 C 18 8.902344 17.957031 8.78125 16.75 8.78125 C 15.21875 8.78125 15.199219 9.09375 17 4.992188 C 18.796875 0.898438 18.785156 1.035156 17.359375 1.035156 C 16.457031 1.035156 15.675781 1.980469 13.609375 5.585938 \"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\n <\/span>\n\n <h3 class=\"expert-quotation-title\">\n Which top-level domain should I pick? <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"expert-quotation-content\">\n <p><em>I&rsquo;d always recommend choosing the .com TLD if it&rsquo;s available. It&rsquo;s memorable, trusted, and professional. If you don&rsquo;t register the .com extension for your business&rsquo;s name, someone else might. This could confuse visitors and customers, especially since most people will naturally type your web address with .com at the end if they don&rsquo;t know you&rsquo;re using another TLD.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-quotation-info\">\n <div class=\"expert-details\">\n <div class=\"expert-avatar\">\n <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Emma-Ryan-headshot.jpg?width=50&amp;height=50&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Headshot of Emma Ryan\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"expert-info\">\n <span class=\"expert-name\">\n Emma Ryan <\/span>\n\n <span class=\"expert-title\">\n Lead Writer <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]According to a report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnib.com\/articles\/the-domain-name-industry-brief-q2-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Domain Name Industry Brief<\/a> in June 2025, these are the most popular gTLDs to use:[\/vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"taco-cta-container content-cta-block secondary image-cta-block only-desktop-image\" data-eventaction=\"cta\" data-component=\"taco-cta\" data-supplier=\"\">\n\n <div class=\"image-container\">\n\t <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wix-logo.jpg?width=165&amp;height=165&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Wix logo black\" width=\"165\" height=\"165\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"text-and-button-container\">\n\n <div class=\"text-container\">\n <h4 class=\"block-title\">The .com TLD costs $13.35 with Wix<\/h4>\n \n <div class=\"text\">\n Wix&rsquo;s TLD pricing ranges from $8 to $45.95 per year. If you want the .ai TLD, that&rsquo;ll set you back $186 for two years. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"button-container\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/go\/wix-domains-sponsored\" class=\"taco-cta btn btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-type=\"primary-cta\">\n Register a Domain With Wix <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Top-Level Domain Registration: How To Secure Your TLD <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Now that you have an understanding of the best top-level domains, you need to claim a domain name and TLD as your own, from choosing a registrar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wix.com\/domains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">buying a domain name<\/a>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choose your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/best-domain-name-registrars\/\">domain name registrar<\/a><\/strong> &ndash; find a dedicated domain registrar or choose a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/\">website builder<\/a><\/strong>, like Wix, that bundles a domain name with its website builder plans (you can typically get a custom domain name for free for the first year of your subscription!)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decide on a domain name<\/strong> &ndash; brainstorm a few ideas since not every domain name will be available, but it&rsquo;s best to focus on names that match your brand or personal personality and vision<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select the TLD you want <\/strong>&ndash; a <em>.com<\/em> TLD is your best option, but see what other alternatives are available too, depending on your target market and website needs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purchase your domain name<\/strong> &ndash; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/go\/wix-domains-sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-type=\"inline-link\">a <em>.com<\/em> domain with Wix can cost $13.35<\/a><\/strong> per year, but the average <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/domain-name-cost\/\">domain name cost<\/a><\/strong> is around $10 to $20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&rdquo;134700&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo; add_caption=&rdquo;yes&rdquo; alignment=&rdquo;center&rdquo; css=&rdquo;&rdquo;][vc_empty_space height=&rdquo;16px&rdquo;]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip &#128161; <\/h4>\n \n If you want to keep your domain name and TLD secure, remember to renew your registration each year to avoid it expiring. If you don&rsquo;t pay, someone else could snap up your domain, which could cause a real headache for businesses and customers alike.<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n What&rsquo;s the Best Top-Level Domain for You? <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Choosing the right top-level domain has an impact on your website visibility, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/seo\/how-use-local-seo\/\">local SEO<\/a>, and brand trust. Popular TLDs, like <em>.com<\/em>, are great for most cases, since they&rsquo;re already perceived as credible and professional.\n<p>That said, competition for domain names is fierce, and the TLD you choose will depend on your business needs and budget. With Wix, you can use its free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wix.com\/domains\/domain-name-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">domain name generator<\/a> to see what&rsquo;s available. If you&rsquo;re looking to target a local audience, pick a country-specific TLD. If you&rsquo;re running a charity, a <em>.org<\/em> TLD might be more suitable. But, as a general rule of thumb, it&rsquo;s best to go for a <em>.com<\/em> TLD if you can.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-cta-container content-cta-block secondary image-cta-block only-desktop-image\" data-eventaction=\"cta\" data-component=\"taco-cta\" data-supplier=\"\">\n\n <div class=\"image-container\">\n\t <img src=\"https:\/\/images.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wix-logo.jpg?width=165&amp;height=165&amp;fit=crop\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Wix logo black\" width=\"165\" height=\"165\" data-caption=\"\" class=\"flexi-comp-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, \"> <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"text-and-button-container\">\n\n <div class=\"text-container\">\n <h4 class=\"block-title\">Wix offers 86 TLDs<\/h4>\n \n <div class=\"text\">\n You can buy a variety of TLDs from Wix, including gTLDs (like <em>.com<\/em> or <em>.net<\/em>), as well as ccTLDs (like <em>.ca<\/em> and <em>.mx<\/em>). <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"button-container\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/go\/wix-domains-sponsored\" class=\"taco-cta btn btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-type=\"primary-cta\">\n Browse Wix Domains <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]The most popular top-level domains (TLDs) are .com with 43.7% market share, followed by country-specific domains like&nbsp;.cn and&nbsp;.de. Choosing and getting the right domain name impacts your brand trust [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":143,"featured_media":134701,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"template-best.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-134698","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-building-websites"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>List of Top-Level Domains (Updated for 2026)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It&#039;s important to choose the right domain for your website, but there are so many options available. 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