Registry Africa, the registry of the .africa domain, is proud to announce significant growth in domain name registrations over the first half of 2024.
The .africa domain has seen a steady increase in adoption, reinforcing its importance as the digital identity for businesses and individuals across the continent. It now sits in the top 100 of gTLDs worldwide.
Domain registration plays such a significant role in the growth of .africa domain names, facilitating the process of securing a domain name is crucial for establishing an online presence.
Domain Name Registration Growth:
According to NTLDStats.com, .africa currently ranks 76th on the list of new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) worldwide, reflecting a significant number of active registered domains. This achievement highlights the increasing adoption and trust in the .africa domain as a reliable and representative online presence for businesses and individuals alike.
Moreover, the .africa domain maintains an impressive geoTLD positioning, ranking 2nd in the world, just behind .asia in the Global Domain Report. This ranking highlights the strength of the regional identity and unity promoted by the .africa domain.
“The most impressive growth has been achieved by .africa. Considering the enormous potential of the African continent, this TLD could easily reach the top of the ranking if it manages to maintain this impressive performance in the coming years.”
– Global Domain Report
Highlights of the Growth
- Steady Increase in Registrations: Staying true to expectations, the number of .africa domain registrations has grown steadily over the last year and even more recently in the first quarter of 2024. This steady growth is a clear indicator of the rising popularity and value of the .africa domain within the African continent.
- Global Recognition: Achieving the 76th position among new gTLDs worldwide is a significant milestone, showcasing the global recognition and acceptance of the .africa domain.
- Strong Regional Identity: Holding the 2nd position in geoTLD rankings highlights the importance of the .africa domain in promoting regional identity and unity, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among Africans.
The continued growth and achievements of the .africa domain are a testament to the collective efforts of the African community and Registry Africa’s dedication to promoting a unified digital identity.
.africa – 10 Years and Beyond
We are proud to be celebrating ten years in the domain names industry, highlighting the significance of top-level domains like .africa.
This milestone is marked by Registry Africa’s renewal of its Registry Operator Agreement with ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, for ten more years. This culminated in a ‘thank you’ celebration at ICANN80 in Kigali, Rwanda, with the pioneers and visionaries of the .africa brand, including those who have been involved in our shared vision since the beginning and today.
ICANN is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable, and interoperable, promoting competition, and developing policy on the Internet’s unique identifiers.
“Our next milestone for .africa is to reach 100,000 registrations. Onwards and Upwards .africa!”
– Mr Lucky Masilela, CEO of Registry Africa
Finding the perfect domain name is crucial for businesses and individuals to boost their web presence and convey their professionalism and brand identity to their online visitors.
The .africa domain offers a unique opportunity for businesses, organisations, and individuals to brand themselves with a distinctly African identity. By choosing a .africa domain name, registrants are not only securing their presence on the web but also contributing to the digital growth and unity of Africa online.
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Make Your Continental Mark, Register a .africa Domain Name today
As Registry Africa celebrates ten years and beyond in the domain names sector, it reaffirms its commitment to an African digital identifier that can create a brighter future for Africa and its people.
Regardless of where in Africa you are, we cover all corners of the continent, whether in the North (Egypt/Morocco), the South (in Zimbabwe/South Africa), the East (Kenya/Rwanda), or even the West (Nigeria/Ghana), all Africans are encouraged to add their names to this banner. If you need your website to stand out or want to adopt the best domain for your business, registering a .africa domain name can ensure that your online presence is uniquely African and stands out globally.
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Registry Africa is dedicated to managing the .africa top-level domain, promoting its adoption, and supporting Africa’s digital growth.
Registry Africa, with a commitment to excellence and a vision for a connected continent, strives to provide a reliable and recognisable digital identity for all Africans.
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