History of the TLD

The .group domain was introduced in 2014 as part of the expansion of generic top-level domains. It was designed to provide organizations, businesses, and communities a specific namespace to identify themselves as part of a collective or collaborative entity.

Main Use and Industry Position

.group is primarily used by professional teams, business collectives, social clubs, and other organizations that want to emphasize community, collaboration, or membership. It positions itself as a versatile TLD suitable for both corporate and social groups, standing out from more generic TLDs like .com or .net.

Comparison to Other TLDs

Compared to other gTLDs, .group offers a clearer identity for collectives, associations, or teams. Unlike .com, which is broad and commercial, .group immediately conveys organization and unity. Compared to .club, it is more formal and business-oriented.

Pros and Cons of the TLD

Pros

• Clearly communicates group or organizational identity
  

• Versatile across business, social, and professional sectors
  

• Modern and distinctive branding opportunity
  

Cons

• Less recognized than .com or .org
  

• May be mistaken for .club or other collective-oriented TLDs
  

• Slightly higher registration cost than generic TLDs in some markets
  
  

Registration Criteria

Open to anyone without restrictions. Businesses, associations, teams, and communities are the main target users, but registration is unrestricted.

Summary

.group is a modern and flexible TLD suited for organizations, businesses, and social or professional collectives. It provides branding clarity for entities that want to emphasize collaboration and unity while remaining globally recognizable.