TLD
.dev
The Developer's Domain Extension
Description
The .dev extension is a secure, developer-focused top-level domain used by tech startups, open-source projects, and professional developers.
Key Statistics
.dev domains see steady growth with 60,000-120,000 registrations annually, serving a meaningful share of developer-focused sites, and enjoy high renewal rates around 70-85%.
Monitoring Benefits
monitor .dev domains for brand protection, project naming consistency, and security risk alerts
Use Cases by Industry
devtools
Monitor for domains containing your brand + 'tools', 'sdk', 'api'
saas
Track competitor names + 'app', 'service', 'dashboard'
ecommerce
Watch for domains containing your brand + 'shop', 'store', 'buy'
web hosting
Identify domains offering hosting for your products with keywords like 'host', 'server', 'cloud'