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Generic New gTLD (2012 Round)

Overview

At roughly 3.5 million registrations, .top ranks among the largest extensions to emerge from the 2012 new-gTLD round, ahead of several better-known alternatives. Jiangsu Bangning Science and Technology operates the registry, which opened in 2014. Growth came primarily from aggressive low-price promotion in the Chinese market rather than from organic Western adoption. The English sense of the word, connoting first rank or best in class, supports its general-purpose positioning.

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À propos .top

A new gTLD marketed as meaning 'the best' or 'number one'. It has attracted high registration numbers due to low pricing and aggressive marketing in the Chinese market.

Usage prévu

General-purpose; emphasizing quality or top-tier status.

Restrictions d'enregistrement

None; open to all registrants.

En bref

Registre
Jiangsu Bangning Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Introduit
2014
Domaines enregistrés
3 500 000
Serveur WHOIS
whois.nic.top
DNSSEC
Pris en charge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is .top used for?

A new gTLD marketed as meaning 'the best' or 'number one'. It has attracted high registration numbers due to low pricing and aggressive marketing in the Chinese market.

Who can register a .top domain?

None; open to all registrants.

Who manages the .top top-level domain?

The .top TLD is managed by Jiangsu Bangning Science & Technology Co., Ltd., which is responsible for the registry operations and maintaining the zone file.