History of the TLD

.land is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) introduced in 2013 and became publicly available in early 2014. It was created as part of ICANN’s New gTLD Program and has no special usage restrictions beyond standard domain registration rules.

Main Use and Industry Position

.land is primarily used for land‑related content. It is popular among real estate professionals, land developers, property listing services, agricultural enterprises, and others who want a domain that clearly signals land or property focus.

Comparison to Other TLDs

Compared with broad TLDs like .com or .net, .land offers a more specific focus on land and property. Compared with other descriptive TLDs like .estate or .realestate, it is shorter and conveys a general land focus rather than strictly property sales or rentals.

Pros and Cons of the TLD

Pros

• Clearly indicates land or property related content
  

• Open registration with no special eligibility restrictions
  

• Supports modern DNS features including DNSSEC
  

Cons

• Niche focus may limit broad applicability
  

• Less global recognition than legacy TLDs like .com
  

• Some registrars may charge higher prices for registration
  
  

Registration Criteria

.land is open for registration by individuals and organisations worldwide without special requirements. Standard domain rules apply regarding letters, numbers, and hyphens.

Summary

The .land TLD is an active, generic top-level domain designed for land and property-oriented websites. It offers open registration, thematic clarity, and modern DNS support, making it suitable for businesses and individuals in real estate, development, and agriculture sectors.