History of the TLD

.solutions is a generic top level domain introduced through ICANN’s New gTLD Program and delegated in 2013. It was created to expand naming options beyond traditional extensions and provide businesses and individuals with a namespace that signals problem solving or service delivery. It became publicly available for registration after its Sunrise period in 2014 and has been active since.

Main Use and Industry Position

.solutions is used by organisations, consultants, technology providers, service companies and individuals who want to emphasise providing answers or solutions. It is commonly adopted by technical support platforms, consulting firms, product help centres and content sites focused on problem resolution. Its generic nature makes it flexible across industries while signalling purpose to users.

Comparison to Other TLDs

Compared to traditional TLDs like .com or .net, .solutions offers more descriptive branding that communicates purpose directly in the domain name. It differs from geographic or industry specific TLDs by being universally applicable while clearly tied to service and solution‑oriented content. It sits alongside other niche TLDs that help segment the namespace and reduce competition for desired names.

Pros and Cons of the TLD

 Pros

• Communicates problem solving or service focus in the domain name

• Broad applicability across industries and service types

• Open registration without special restrictions
  
  

Cons

• Longer extension than traditional TLDs which can affect recall

• Less recognition than .com or .net

• Potential premium pricing for desirable names
  
  

Registration Criteria

Registration is open to any individual or entity globally. There are no geographic or sector specific eligibility requirements. Standard domain rules apply such as permitted characters and length limits.

Summary

.solutions is a flexible generic TLD designed for entities that provide answers, services or solutions in any field. It has been active since the mid‑2010s and is widely available through accredited registrars. The extension helps with branding and clarity of purpose but is not as universally recognised as legacy TLDs.