TLDFYI

New gTLD

New gTLDs are generic top-level domains introduced through [[icann|ICANN's]] New gTLD Program, which began accepting applications in 2012. Over 1,200 new gTLDs have been delegated, offering alternatives to traditional extensions like .com and .org.

Example

.app (Google), .shop (GMO Registry), .xyz (XYZ.COM), and .dev (Google) are popular new gTLDs.

Referenced in Guides

Domain Basics

Numbers and Hyphens in Domain Names

 Domain Basics

Domain Names and Trademarks: What You Must Know

 Choosing the Right TLD

.com vs Everything Else: Does TLD Still Matter?

 Choosing the Right TLD

Best TLDs for Startups in 2026

 Choosing the Right TLD

.io vs .dev vs .app: The Developer TLD Showdown

 Choosing the Right TLD

New gTLD vs Legacy TLD: Which to Choose?

 Choosing the Right TLD

Best TLDs for E-Commerce Stores

 Choosing the Right TLD

Creative Domain Extensions for Personal Brands

 Choosing the Right TLD

Geographic TLDs: .nyc, .london, .tokyo and Beyond

 Choosing the Right TLD

Industry-Specific TLDs: .tech, .law, .health Guide

 Choosing the Right TLD

Domain Hacks Explained: bit.ly, youtu.be, and More

 Choosing the Right TLD

Premium vs Standard TLD Pricing: Is It Worth It?

 Domains & SEO

Does Your TLD Affect SEO? The Definitive Answer

 Domains & SEO

New TLD SEO Performance: Case Studies

 Domains & SEO

Domain Authority: What It Is and How to Build It

 Domains & SEO

HTTPS and SSL: The SEO Connection

 Domains & SEO

Changing Your Domain Name Without Losing Rankings

 Domains & SEO

Domain Penalties: How Bad Domains Hurt Rankings

 New gTLD Landscape

What Are New gTLDs?

 New gTLD Landscape

Top 20 Most Popular New gTLDs