The top-level domain (TLD) .ONE is a generic TLD in the Domain Name System (DNS) of the Internet. It is categorized under the generic top-level domains (gTLDs) which was delegated by The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) on April 6, 2015, to the company named One.com.
A top-level domain is one of the domains at the highest level in the hierarchical DNS of the Internet. The top-level domain names are installed in the root zone of the name space. In the case of .ONE, it is used to help define the type of entity associated with the domain. For example, .com is for commercial entities, .gov for government entities, .edu for educational institutions, and .one could be used by any entity choosing to affiliate its online presence with the idea of “one.”
One.com’s intention with registering .ONE as a TLD is to provide the opportunity for registrants to register their desired domain that represents their identity and message online. For example, a business undertaking a new supermarket chain might use a domain like www.supermarket.one to unify all their locations on the web under a single umbrella. And a personal blogger could have blogname.one to emphasize the uniqueness of their blog.
The characteristics and registration requirements of .ONE domains are left to the discretion of the registry operator, one.com. However, it should be noted that as it is not a sponsored TLD (where there are specific community restrictions), it generally considered to be open to the public for registration. As with other gTLDs, purchasing a .ONE domain generally involves going through a domain name registrar or one of their resellers.
In terms of the .ONE TLD’s performance, it has seen steady growth per Ntldstats.com, a recognized source providing current and historical domain name statistics. As of December 11, 2021, there are approximately 78,000 .ONE domains registered showing the usage and popularity of this TLD.
Keep in mind that the costs, requirements, and availability can vary, so it’s wise to check with the specific registrar to find accurate and up-to-date information.
Sources:
- “TLD Startup Information.” ICANN. Accessed December 14, 2021. https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/tld-startup.
- “About .ONE Domains.” One.com. Accessed December 14, 2021. https://help.one.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005585009-About-ONE-Domains.
- “New gTLD Domain Name Registrations.” Ntldstats.com. Accessed December 14, 2021. https://ntldstats.com/tld/one.
