Expired .TOP Domains

What is the .top domain name?

.top is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) that can be registered by any individual or company for their exclusive use.

.top domains are intended to be used with websites that host content, such as blogs and social networking profiles, but they can also be used in other ways we haven't yet imagined.

.top domains are the first of their kind that will be available to everyone, everywhere for registration globally at any price point (subject to availability) through various domain name registrars supporting the launch.

There's no limit on the number of .top domains you can register and there's no minimum or maximum duration of registrations - with one exception: each .top domain name must map to a real-world website address.

Why choose the .top domain name?

From apps to blogging platforms, there are alternatives to almost every online service. .top provides an open namespace for you to use with any site or service, giving users the option of saying exactly where they want to go without revealing your exact domain name.

For example, if you wanted to start a blog about pets, you might register the .top domain petblogs.top (which is available now!). It's up to you what you do with it; .top gives website creators everywhere more choices and opportunities for their sites.

The .top domain name is great for individuals or brands who want to be at the top of their game.

It's also an ideal choice for anyone that wants a more memorable web address - one that people will remember and use frequently on social media, blogs, business websites, etc.

Since there are no restrictions, .top domains are easily accessible to everyone including startups and entrepreneurs with limited resources.

Moreover, it can help build your brand while differentiating you from competitors in your industry.

What restrictions or other rules apply?

There are a few rules and restrictions that apply to all .top registrations:

1. Each domain name must map to a real-world website address

2. Since the TLD is open, anyone can register a .top domain name so long as it maps back to an active website (don't worry, we're working on additional options in the future)

3. .top domains are available on a first-come, first-served basis

4. There's no minimum or maximum registration time frame

5. Pricing of course is subject to change, but each .top domain must be purchased for at least one year of registration at a time

6. To retain your registration, you'll need to renew your domain within 30 days of expiration

7. There are no character restrictions on .top domains so long as they map back to live websites and don't look like an IP address

Beyond the four requirements set out in the official registry policies (detailed below), .top is open to anyone, anywhere.

Registration of .top domain names must map to an actual website address - no redirections allowed.

Each .top domain name must point at a real-world website address (URL). You can't register domains that link only to other pages within the .top namespace.

You can't register domains that impersonate others, contain pornography, engage in copyright infringement, or other illegal activity.

In short, .top is a domain name for anyone who wants to create their own site or build links as part of a personal web presence.