.town Domain
.town was registered with IANA on 3 April 2014, the same date as .gripe, .media, .reisen and .services. It has 38,133 registered domains, but only 33.56% are active in the DNS zone — one of the lowest real-use ratios analyzed.
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About the .TOWN domain
What is the .TOWN domain?
Uses of .TOWN
Who is the .TOWN domain for?
These are the most common situations where .TOWN is the ideal extension.
Towns and small localities
The most direct use: municipal or informational sites for small localities.
Municipal administrations
Local town halls and public bodies looking for a descriptive domain.
Local news and media
Publications focused on news from a specific locality.
Speculative registration without active use
Given the low real-use rate, a very significant share of registrations corresponds to unpublished domains.
Local business directories
Platforms collecting businesses from a specific locality.
Local events and festivities
Sites focused on a locality's festivities and events.
.TOWN vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .TOWN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .town This page | Towns, local governments and local news | None | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .city | Cities in general (if available) | None | Contact us |
| .place | Places and local businesses in general | None | Contact us |
Registration process
How to register your .TOWN domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .TOWN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .TOWN domain
Who manages the .town domain?
Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital. It was registered with IANA on 3 April 2014, along with .gripe, .media, .reisen and .services.
Why does .town have such a low real-use rate?
Only 33.56% of registered domains are active in DNS, suggesting a large majority of the volume corresponds to speculative or parked registrations.
Are there restrictions on registering a .town domain?
No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove any type of activity.
How much does a .town domain cost?
Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.
Can I register my .town domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.
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