What is .et TLD
The “.et” top-level domain is Ethiopia’s country-code namespace, assigned under international standards and used to identify digital properties linked to the nation. In practice, .et domains map brands, institutions, and services to Ethiopian identity and geography, while .et websites signal local relevance to users and search engines. Policies typically emphasize accurate registrant data and may include local presence or category-specific requirements; naming is often organized under sectoral second-level labels such as com.et, org.et, and gov.et. From our index, we distinguish active, redirected, and parked records to understand utilization rates and content footprints. We also evaluate hosting geolocation and language patterns across .et websites to benchmark regional reach. Explore webatla’s .et domain datasets for methodical, country-level insights.
History and key features of .et TLD
The .et TLD emerged as part of the early global ccTLD delegations and is administered under national oversight consistent with ISO 3166-1 coding. Structurally, .et domains are commonly available at second or third levels, with sectoral spaces like com.et, org.et, and gov.et guiding eligibility and documentation. For .et websites we analyze resolution behavior, HTTPS adoption, redirect chains, and DNS configurations to surface reliability risks and operational maturity. Registration policies may prioritize local nexus, restrict reserved names, and provide dispute channels aligned with international practices. Over time we observe steady growth punctuated by institutional expansions and periodic cleanups that reduce dormant records. Review webatla’s .et domain datasets to trace policy and adoption changes.
Why and who choose the .et domain
Organizations choose the .et domain to signal Ethiopian focus, comply with local norms, and improve geographic targeting. We see governments, universities, NGOs, local enterprises, and global companies operating .et domains alongside other ccTLDs and gTLDs, while .et websites often prioritize Amharic or multilingual content and region-specific services. From an outcomes perspective, localized naming can strengthen trust cues and click intent in Ethiopia-facing search contexts, and clarify jurisdiction for contracts and payments. Our scans track hosting distribution, uptime, and content update cadence to profile competitive presence and sectoral density across .et websites. Access webatla’s .et domain datasets to benchmark audiences and competitors.