.top is the general-purpose domain extension that has been available for registration since 2014. It is not tied to any specific country or industry; anyone is free to use it, and with several million registered names to date, it is now one of the most popular new extensions, particularly in Asia.

In most languages, the word ‘top’ means the pinnacle or the cutting edge, so this extension is well suited to top lists, recommendation sites or brands wishing to emphasise quality. Due to its brevity, it is also frequently chosen for pilot projects and campaign websites, and there are still many names available under this domain that are already taken under .com or .hu.

.top domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.top	€2.60	€6.60	€8.80

Prices are quoted for one year and do not include VAT. The free transfer does not include a renewal; the fee for the paid transfer usually includes a one-year renewal.

How long will it take to be ready?

New domain registration

Registration of .top domains is fully automated, so the registration process is virtually instantaneous; you can start using your new domain name within a few minutes.

Domain transfer

To transfer your domain name to us, you will need to disable transfer protection and obtain an authorisation code from your current registrar. The transfer process may take up to 5 days.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name extension in .top must be at least 3 and no more than 63 characters long. Short, straightforward domain names are often considered more effective, as they are easier for website visitors to remember.

Special characters

The .top domain extension does not support special characters; that is, only letters from the Latin alphabet, numbers and a few special characters (such as hyphens) may be used.

Restrictions

The .top domain is open to everyone without any conditions; anyone can register a domain name. .top domain names are allocated on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.

Certain domain names within this top-level domain are classified as ‘premium’, which means that, in the eyes of the registry offering them, they are not of equal value; these may be domain names consisting of just a few characters, or special phrases that are easy to remember. The registry sells premium domain names at a higher price than usual; we do not sell such names.

Whois privacy

The Whois privacy service is available to both individuals and companies; it hides the owner’s details in the Whois database, with the exception of the owner’s country, which remains visible in all cases.