.lol domains list

What is .lol TLD

The .lol top‑level domain is a generic namespace designed for playful, informal communication, but adoption has broadened beyond humor to marketing, communities, and short, memorable campaigns. At webatla, we index and analyze all registered domains worldwide to map real usage. We currently observe 384,881 active .lol domains and 189,905 live .lol websites across 89 countries; 189,905 show configured DNS, indicating meaningful deployment at scale. In practice, .lol domains route to landing pages, link hubs, creator portfolios, and event microsites; .lol websites often complement social handles or brand experiments where brevity matters. Overall utilization skews toward public-facing, lightweight content, with mobility across regions and industries. Download webatla’s .lol datasets to audit this namespace in depth.

History and key features of .lol TLD

Born from ICANN’s mid‑2010s new gTLD expansion, the .lol registry opened general availability with broad eligibility and standard DNSSEC-capable infrastructure. The extension’s core attributes are memorability, semantic clarity, and global reach, which we observe in registration flows and live use. Recent activity remains steady: 18,540 in December 2025 and 1,816 last week, contributing to 384,881 active records. Of those, 189,905 resolve, underpinning a substantial share of operational .lol websites. From a technical perspective, .lol domains behave like other gTLDs – compatible with mainstream hosting, email, and security tooling – so adoption barriers are low. Content varies from entertainment to marketing pilots, with time‑bound campaigns common. Download webatla .lol domain datasets for full history, velocity, and configuration details.

Why and who choose the .lol domain

Organizations select .lol to signal levity, community, or experimentation while retaining search-indexable clarity. Typical adopters include creators, gaming streamers, entertainment publishers, meme communities, and brands testing campaign microsites. We track distribution across 89 countries, with 189,905 live .lol websites indicating tangible engagement relative to 384,881 registrations. For governance, teams should align naming with audience expectations and ensure DNS, TLS, and uptime baselines; 189,905 resolving shows operational readiness. In competitive landscapes, .lol domains can differentiate short links, redirects, or social hubs, and their memorability aids recall without implying restricted purpose. Use our datasets to profile referrers, hosting, and churn across this TLD. Download webatla’s .lol datasets to profile audiences and competitors objectively.