What is a domain name extension? This is the most popular and foremost question when it comes to domain name extension. Many people were really asking that question times every time a subject about domain name and its extensions is tackled. Well, fortunate for them that they are actually left with answers on their hands. However, many of the people today are still not aware of the nature of domain name extension and its types especially those who haven't heard anything about domain names.



For such matter, it is indeed a nice idea to present some of the facts about the domain name extension and its types for the people to know what a domain name extension is and how it functions in the world of the internet. So here it is.

Essentially, a domain name extension is also called a top level domain name such as .com, .org, .net, and a lot more. It is considered that a domain name extension is the top most part if the domain names under which all of the domains on the web are registered. To further create a vivid idea on the uses of a domain name extension, it is interesting to know that a domain name extension like .com is particularly intended for the commercial organizations. The .net domain name extension is then designed for network services just like the Internet Service Providers or ISPs, and on the other hand, a domain name extension like .org is specifically designed for non-profit organizations. Along with that, it is also interesting to know that such mentioned domain name extensions - .com, .net, and .org - are the most common and they belong on the international front.

For further information, such mentioned domain name extensions are called as the "Big 3" for the reason that they accessible to anyone, without limitations, and now widely recognized in all parts of the globe.

In terms of the a country by country basis since most countries now have a matching top level domain name, under which domain names are sold, the most common domain name extensions are based on two characters ISO country codes.

In terms of a country by country basis, the common domain name extensions are based on the two-character ISO country codes and this is for the main reason that many countries offered these kinds of domain name extensions. Among such kind of domain name extensions is the .fr for France, .jp for Japan, and so on and so forth. Most popular country top level domains include the .fr for France, .jp for Japan, and http://.co.uk. It is well noted that these domain name extensions are generally under the control of the government and so adding a level of stability and durability seemed so tough to match.

Besides, during the year 2000 the ICANN approved a new set of domain name extensions which is composed of seven new top domains such as .aero, .biz, .coop, .info, .museum, .name, and .pro. They are generally called "alternative top level domain names" and that they are officially known, thus they will work in all parts of the globe, in any browser or other software.

And just recently, five organizations have proposed for the creation of the newest domain name extensions which are noted to be applied or to function officially on 2005 if the proposal will be approved. And it is interesting to know that what is included as the newest domain name extensions are .asia, .cat, .jobs, .mail, .mobi, .post, .tel, .travel, and .xxx.