.so domains list

What is .so TLD

The .so top-level domain (TLD) is the country‑code namespace for Somalia, used globally for concise, brandable addressing. In our index, we track the lifecycle of .so domains and measure how they resolve into .so websites across markets and hosting networks. At present, we observe 18,952 active registrations and 15,644 live sites, with adoption spanning 60 countries. DNS reach is strong, as 15,644 .so domains publish records enabling web and mail routing. Weekly and monthly flows remain modest: 10 new names last week and 116 in December 2025 overall. These signals allow benchmarked comparisons against peer country‑code TLDs and short generic endings. Download the .so domain datasets from webatla.

History and key features of .so TLD

Delegated as Somalia’s country-code space, .so has matured into a stable, globally available registry serving individuals and organizations. We assess .so domains by registry openness, DNS resilience, and resolution behavior, then map how many become functional .so websites. Current DNS observability shows 15,644 domains with published records, while active registrations total 18,952. Short-term supply signals are steady: 10 new .so domains last week and 116 in December 2025 across the last month. Usage now extends beyond local presence to URL shorteners, call‑to‑action phrases, and regional projects, reflecting a versatile ccTLD profile without niche constraints. For reproducible trend analysis, we structure zone, DNS, and crawl data into reference datasets. Download historical .so datasets from webatla.

Why and who choose the .so domain

Organizations with Somali affiliation adopt .so domains for national identity, while startups and marketers use the extension for memorable phrasing, short links, and product landing pages. We see .so websites concentrated in content, technology, NGOs, and small business services, with usage distributed across 60 countries. Conversion from registration to live presence is measurable: 15,644 live .so websites versus 18,952 active .so domains, supported by 15,644 domains publishing DNS. Recent acquisition pace – 10 last week and 116 in December 2025 – indicates a steady, discoverable naming corridor rather than surges. Buyers typically seek brevity, linguistic flexibility, and cross‑regional availability backed by mainstream infrastructure. Get the complete .so domain datasets from webatla.