The most popular domain extensions

The most popular domain extensions are:

1. .com: This is the absolute leader, used by over 46% of websites globally as of December 2023 according to this POST. It’s familiar, trusted, and works well for any business or individual.

2. .org: Coming in at second place with around 4.5% market share, .org is commonly used by non-profits and informational sites but can also be used for businesses.

3. .net: Short for “network,” this extension is popular with tech and web-based companies.

4. .co: This is a newer and shorter alternative to .com, gaining traction especially with younger audiences.

5. Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs): These vary by country, but some popular examples include .us for the United States, .uk for the United Kingdom, and .cn for China.