.app vs .com

A comparison for mobile and web app companies deciding between the universal .com and the purpose-built .app extension. Like .dev, .app is Google-operated with mandatory HTTPS and clearly communicates that you offer an application.

Choose .com if your app targets mainstream consumers who expect .com domains. Choose .app if your brand centers on a mobile or web application and you want a descriptive, modern extension.

Feature .app .com
Full Name Application Commercial
Type Generic Generic
Registry Google Registry VeriSign, Inc.
Registered Domains 500000 160000000
Year Introduced 2018 1985
DNSSEC
.app
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.com
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