Wanted let's discuss what are the most popular domain names in 2025

[nicenic]

Hi, the most popular domain names I know are as follows:
1. Traditional Top-Level Domains (TLDs)
.com: Still the most popular and trusted domain name in the world, especially for commercial and enterprise purposes.

.net and .org: Continue to maintain steady demand in the technology and non-profit sectors.

2. Emerging Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs)
.ai: With the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, .ai domain names will continue to be popular among technology companies and startups.

.io: Still the first choice for technology, programming and startups, especially for developers.

.app: With the popularity of mobile applications and web applications, .app domain names may become more popular.

.web: If widely promoted, it may become a new universal choice.

3. Industry-specific domain names
.health / .med: The rise of digital health and telemedicine may drive demand for these domain names.

.crypto / .blockchain: With the development of Web3 and cryptocurrency, these domain names may grow.

.game / .metaverse: Gaming, VR and metaverse-related companies may choose these domain names.

Friends, what do you think?

 

[nicenic]

Domain extensions, also known as Top-Level Domains (TLDs), are the suffixes at the end of web addresses (e.g., .com, .org). Here are some of the most popular and widely used domain extensions:

Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs)​

These are the most common and globally recognized extensions:

• .com – Commercial (most popular, widely trusted)
• .org – Organizations (nonprofits, open-source projects)
• .net – Network/tech-related sites (originally for ISPs)
• .info – Informational sites
• .biz – Business use
• .xyz – Modern, general-purpose
• .io – Tech startups (popular in software/dev communities)
• .ai – Artificial intelligence (trending in AI startups)
• .app – Mobile/web applications (requires HTTPS)
• .dev – Developers (Google-operated, requires HTTPS)
• .blog – Blogging websites
• .shop – E-commerce stores

Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs)​

Country-specific extensions (often used for local SEO):

• .us – United States
• .uk – United Kingdom
• .ca – Canada
• .au – Australia
• .de – Germany
• .fr – France
• .in – India
• .jp – Japan
• .br – Brazil
• .cn – China

New & Trendy Extensions​

• .gaming – For gamers & gaming brands
• .crypto – Blockchain & cryptocurrency sites
• .nft – NFT-related projects
• .me – Personal branding/portfolios
• .tv – Media/streaming (originally for Tuvalu)
• .club – Communities/membership sites

Specialized Extensions​

• .edu – Educational institutions (US-restricted)
• .gov – Government entities (US-restricted)
• .mil – Military (US-restricted)