.cat domains list

What is .cat TLD

.cat is a sponsored top-level domain dedicated to the global Catalan linguistic and cultural community. In practice, .cat domains are registered by organizations and individuals whose activities or content relate to Catalan language or culture, meaning .cat websites typically publish in Catalan or serve Catalan-speaking audiences. At webatla, we index these registrations alongside all other TLDs, examining registrant types, hosting locations, language signals, and DNS configurations to understand adoption. Contextually, the namespace functions as a community marker rather than a generic brand container, concentrating usage around cultural institutions, media, education, and civic initiatives while still attracting businesses addressing that audience. Our analysis often finds geographically diverse hosting with a core presence in Europe and diaspora clusters elsewhere, reflecting community dispersion and multilingual strategies. Explore .cat domain datasets from webatla.

History and key features of .cat TLD

The .cat TLD emerged in the mid‑2000s as the first sponsored domain built for a linguistic and cultural community, shaped by policy requirements that tie registrations to demonstrable community relevance. As a result, .cat domains operate under eligibility and usage guidelines that encourage content in Catalan or about Catalan culture, which is mirrored across .cat websites. From a technical standpoint, the registry supports widely adopted capabilities such as DNSSEC, IPv6, and internationalized labels, and uses standard dispute-resolution processes, aligning it with mature gTLD operations. Historically, growth has been steady and policy-driven rather than purely promotional, producing a coherent naming space with clearer audience signaling. We map lifecycle indicators—creations, renewals, and churn—to understand long-term stability and risks. Explore historical .cat domain datasets from webatla.

Why and who choose the .cat domain

Entities choose the .cat domain to signal relevance to Catalan speakers and to align branding with cultural or linguistic objectives. Typical registrants include public bodies, cultural organizations, media, educational projects, NGOs, and businesses addressing Catalan-speaking markets; consequently, .cat websites often prioritize Catalan content while supporting multilingual pages for broader reach. Compared with generic TLDs, .cat domains emphasize community fit over breadth, which can clarify targeting and reduce namespace noise, though discoverability still depends on content quality and structured data rather than the extension alone. We evaluate referrer patterns, cross‑TLD portfolios, and hosting footprints to profile who benefits most and where. Findings suggest higher intent traffic when audience alignment is strong. Explore segmentation insights in .cat domain datasets from webatla.