curl "https://domscan.net/v1/tlds/io"
Example Response
{
"tld": "io",
"type": "ccTLD",
"name": "British Indian Ocean Territory",
"description": "Popular with tech startups and SaaS companies",
"introduced": 1997,
"operator": "Internet Computer Bureau",
"restrictions": "None - open registration",
"rdap_supported": true,
"idn_supported": false,
"dnssec_supported": true,
"pricing": {
"registration_usd": 40,
"renewal_usd": 40,
"transfer_usd": 40
},
"popularity": {
"rank": 5,
"tier": "top10",
"use_cases": ["startup", "tech", "saas", "api", "developer"]
},
"trust": {
"score": 85,
"tier": "premium",
"notes": "De facto tech startup TLD"
}
}
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trust scores (0-100) reflect how trustworthy and established a TLD is. Premium TLDs like .com and .io have high scores, while newer or less-known TLDs have lower scores.
Pricing is based on market averages and may vary by registrar. Use it as a guideline - always check with your preferred registrar for exact pricing.
Yes! Use the use_case parameter (e.g., ?use_case=startup) to get TLDs recommended for specific purposes.
gTLDs (generic TLDs) like .com and .org are not tied to any country. ccTLDs (country code TLDs) like .uk and .de are assigned to specific countries but many allow global registration.
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