.com vs .dev

A comparison between the universal default and the developer-focused Google-operated TLD. The .dev extension requires HTTPS and signals a developer-first identity, while .com offers broader mainstream recognition and lower renewal costs.

Choose .com for broad consumer or enterprise audiences. Choose .dev for developer portfolios, documentation sites, open-source projects, or developer tools.

Feature .com .dev
Full Name Commercial Developer
Type Generic Generic
Registry VeriSign, Inc. Google Registry
Registered Domains 160 000 000 600 000
Year Introduced 1985 2019
DNSSEC
.com
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