Generic TLD
.dev domains: HTTPS-only TLD for developers
Operated by Google Registry. Notable for being the first TLD with a registry-mandated HTTPS requirement (HSTS preload baked into the root). Popular among developer tools + project sites.
Quick facts
- Registry
- Google Registry
- Introduced
- 2014
- Typical price
- $12.00 – $20.00 / year
What makes .dev unique
.dev is on the HSTS preload list — every browser refuses to load .dev domains over plain HTTP. An SSL certificate is mandatory from day one; misconfigured sites fail open with no fallback.
Who uses it
Developer tooling vendors, personal portfolio sites, project documentation. Google itself uses it heavily (web.dev, chrome.dev, etc.).
Famous examples
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web.dev (web.dev)
Google's web development resource.