ICANN Accredited Registrar Since 2006

Buy and Register Your .DEV Domain Today

Check .DEV domain availability, register a new .DEV domain, search developer names in bulk, or transfer your existing .DEV domains to NiceNIC. Built for software teams, API projects, developer tools, documentation sites, open-source projects, agencies, and resellers.

.dev
Market $23.99 $15.99 first year
Basic $15.99 0% off
Super $15.99 0% off
VIP $15.99 0% off

Need lower .DEV pricing? Upgrade account level for bulk registration and reseller pricing.

Why choose NiceNIC for .DEV

A developer domain should be secure, technical, and ready for serious projects.

.DEV is widely associated with software, APIs, documentation, open-source work, and developer portfolios. Because .DEV is on the HSTS preload list, buyers should plan HTTPS/SSL before launch. NiceNIC supports registration, transfer, DNS, SSL, bulk search, reseller API use, and account support.

💰

Crypto Payment Support

Add funds and pay for domain services using supported crypto options such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. Automated crypto deposit recording helps account balances update quickly after successful confirmation, with no extra NiceNIC processing fee for automated deposits.

👥

Real Human Support

NiceNIC provides real human support, not only scripted replies. Our team can review your domain needs, explain practical options, and give account-level, transfer, bulk registration, and reseller suggestions to help your domain business grow.

🛡️

Fair Abuse Review Process

NiceNIC does not take arbitrary action against domains. Abuse reports are reviewed based on available evidence, policies, and registry requirements, with domain owners guided to review, fix, or explain reported issues where appropriate.

🌐

2,500+ Domain Extensions

Manage .DEV together with 2,500+ domain extensions from one NiceNIC account, including country-code, generic, and new domain extensions. This helps businesses, investors, and resellers build global domain coverage more efficiently.

🗺️

47+ Website Languages

NiceNIC supports 47+ website languages, creating a multilingual registrar experience for international users and teams. This makes domain registration, renewal, transfer, account management, and support easier across different markets.

🔗

Reseller API for Domain Services

For hosting providers, agencies, platforms, and domain resellers, NiceNIC supports reseller API access for domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, account-level pricing, and custom nameserver services.

.DEV Market Intelligence · Q1 2026

.DEV has become a recognizable namespace for software and developer projects.

The latest public count snapshot shows .DEV with 700.9K registrations. This section explains .DEV market scale, registration context, selected public sales handling, and simple name-selection tips for buyers who want to register, transfer, or manage .DEV domains.

📊 .DEV registrations 700.9K

Latest public DomainTools TLD count snapshot.

👑 Share of all TLDs 0.179%

.DEV share of 392.5M total domain registrations.

🌐 Total TLD market 392.5M

Total domain registrations across all TLDs in Q1 2026.

Q1 2026 TLD Market Distribution

This chart compares .DEV with major domain categories using Q1 2026 domain-name-base data. It gives buyers a clear view of how .DEV fits within the wider TLD market.

.DEV700.9K
ccTLDs146.3M
New gTLDs49.6M
Other Established TLDs196.6M
Source note: DNIB Q1 2026 market figures. Values are rounded and visually scaled for customer education; Other Established TLDs are grouped together to keep this .DEV section focused.

Why .DEV works for technical naming

The extension is short, modern, and strongly linked to development, making it useful for tools, API docs, engineering teams, and technical portfolios.

Developer meaning is immediate

Visitors can quickly understand that a .DEV site is related to software, development, APIs, documentation, or technical work.

HTTPS planning is important

Because .DEV is HSTS-preloaded, production sites should be configured for HTTPS before users visit them in major browsers.

Useful for product and docs separation

Teams can use .DEV for API portals, SDK documentation, engineering blogs, staging-like public pages, or developer community hubs.

.DEV Registration Count Snapshot Through 2026

The latest benchmark is 2026. Selected public count snapshots compare .DEV with related namespaces, giving buyers a practical view of its current scale.

.APP
1.4M
.DEV
700.9K
.TECH
532.5K
.software
25.6K
.CODES
19.0K
Source note: Selected DomainTools public TLD count snapshots are rounded for customer education.

Public Premium .DEV Domain Sales Examples

Selected public premium .DEV sales examples show how short, useful, category-relevant names can carry brand value. These examples are for market context only, not investment advice or a guarantee of future resale value.

API.dev
$25K
Source note: Selected publicly reported completed .DEV domain sale examples. Reporting methodology, disclosure status, and transaction structure can vary.
Choose the right .DEV service

Different buyers need different .DEV services.

Developer-focused names often need DNS, SSL, documentation, and portfolio planning from the start, not only a domain registration.

For first-time .DEV buyers

Register a clear name and keep future renewal control in one account.

  • Check .DEV availability
  • Review price and eligibility notes
  • Set DNS after registration

For portfolio owners

Compare multiple names before committing budget to a larger registration list.

  • Bulk search name ideas
  • Plan renewals and transfers
  • Manage domains centrally

For agencies and hosting providers

Offer clients a domain workflow that fits website, DNS, SSL, and email setup.

  • Register client names
  • Transfer existing domains
  • Connect reseller/API workflows

For campaigns and product teams

Use a focused web address for landing pages, redirects, or product-specific projects.

  • Launch campaign domains
  • Protect matching names
  • Coordinate DNS and ownership
Domain transfer

Move .DEV domains to a registrar built for safe domain management.

If you already own .DEV domains elsewhere, transfer decisions should not be based only on one renewal invoice. Check transfer eligibility, ownership access, billing reliability, support response time, API needs, and long-term domain management.

1 Unlock the domainConfirm the domain is not transfer-locked at the current registrar.
2 Get the Auth Code / EPP codeRequest the authorization code from the current registrar before starting the transfer.
3 Submit the transfer through NiceNICStart the transfer, complete payment, and monitor transfer approval status.
Bulk domain registration

Search and register multiple .DEV domains.

Paste multiple .DEV names, remove duplicates, review the count, and continue to bulk registration. This is useful for domain investors, brand teams, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.

Enter domains or brand keywords

Enter one name per line, with or without .DEV. The tool removes duplicates and prepares a clean list for bulk registration.

Reseller API

Add domain registration to your own platform.

If your business sells hosting, websites, SaaS, agency services, or brand protection packages, NiceNIC reseller APIs can support domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, and account management.

Automated registration: create domain orders from your own platform.
Renewal operations: reduce manual follow-up and missed renewal risk.
Custom name servers: support branded hosting and DNS operations.
Wholesale structure: build margin with a registrar relationship designed for recurring operations.
# NiceNIC API v2 endpoint
# Applies to supported domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, ccTLDs, and new gTLDs
https://api.nicenic.net/v2/

# Required headers
Authorization: username:api_secret
Content-Type: application/json

# Check domain availability across multiple extensions
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=check&domains=example.com,example.net,mybrand.org" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Get registration / renewal / transfer pricing for any supported extension
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=get_price&domain=example.com&type=register&year=1" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Change the domain value to query another TLD:
# example.com, example.net, example.org, example.ai, example.co

# Standard response format
{
  "code": 0,
  "msg": "success",
  "data": {}
}

Questions before you register or transfer a .DEV?

Short answers for buyers who need to confirm availability, registration rules, bulk search, transfer steps, payment, or reseller/API support before continuing.

Who is .DEV best suited for?

.DEV is best suited for developers, software companies, API products, SDK documentation, open-source projects, engineering teams, technical blogs, and developer portfolio sites.

Why does HTTPS matter for .DEV?

.DEV is HSTS-preloaded, so modern browsers expect HTTPS for .DEV sites. Before launching a public .DEV website, make sure SSL/TLS and DNS are configured correctly.

Can I use .DEV for an API or documentation portal?

Yes. .DEV is a natural fit for API documentation, developer onboarding, SDK pages, changelogs, engineering blogs, and public tool directories.

Are standard .DEV registrations restricted to developers?

Public TLD information does not list a broad professional-developer document requirement for standard .DEV registration. Reserved names, premium names, abuse policy, and registry rules still apply.

What names should I search first for .DEV?

Start with product names, API names, package names, short tool names, GitHub project names, or brand + docs combinations. Short technical names are usually easier to remember.

Can I transfer a .DEV domain to NiceNIC?

Yes. Unlock the domain, obtain the Auth Code / EPP code, check transfer eligibility, and submit the request through NiceNIC domain transfer.

Does NiceNIC provide SSL and DNS support for .DEV?

NiceNIC provides DNS management and SSL certificate services that can help prepare a .DEV site for HTTPS-based use. Final configuration depends on your hosting and DNS setup.

Can I bulk search .DEV names for projects or clients?

Yes. Use bulk domain search to compare product names, API names, app names, and documentation-site ideas before registering.

Can resellers automate .DEV registrations?

Yes. Developer platforms, hosting providers, and agencies can use the NiceNIC reseller API for supported .DEV registration, renewal, transfer, and management workflows.

Secure the .DEV name before someone else does.

Register a new .DEV, transfer an existing domain, or upgrade your account level for bulk registration and reseller API use.

Copyright © 2006-2026 NICENIC INTERNATIONAL GROUP CO., LIMITED All Rights Reserved