.com vs .de
German businesses frequently debate between .de for local credibility and .com for international reach. The .de extension is Europe's most popular ccTLD and signals strong German market commitment.
Choose .com if you target international markets beyond Germany. Choose .de if your primary audience is German-speaking and you want strong local market trust.
| Feature | .com | .de |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Commercial | Germany |
| Type | Generic | Country Code |
| Registry | VeriSign, Inc. | DENIC eG |
| Registered Domains | 160 000 000 | 17 400 000 |
| Year Introduced | 1985 | 1986 |
| DNSSEC | ✓ | ✓ |