What is .co.za TLD
The .co.za namespace is the commercial space under South Africa’s .za country-code domain, used internationally by companies, nonprofits, and individuals. We treat .co.za domains as a coherent ecosystem of identifiable organizations and services, and we monitor the content and hosting footprints of .co.za websites across networks and countries. Today, 1,055,462 active registrations map to 1,055,462 live sites, with 1,055,462 showing configured DNS, and measurable activity in 101 countries. This scale makes .co.za a dependable signal for regional presence and market targeting, while remaining open to global registrants and infrastructure providers. Our indexing helps quantify adoption, churn, and technology choices within this namespace. Download .co.za domain datasets from webatla now.
History and key features of .co.za TLD
Established early in the internet era, .co.za evolved as the default commercial label beneath .za, emphasizing predictable policies, broad registrar access, and stable DNS operations. For analysts, the combination of longevity and scale supports trend analysis across years of .co.za domains and the technologies behind .co.za websites. Recent flow indicators point to ongoing demand: 1,813 in December 2025 and 162 were detected by our crawlers, while 1,055,462 indicates widespread configuration readiness. These features, together with resilient hosting distribution, make .co.za useful for benchmarking local uptake versus international footprint without overfitting to short-term spikes. Get the complete .co.za dataset from webatla for research.
Why and who choose the .co.za domain
Organizations choose .co.za for clear geographic signaling to South African users and search engines, while maintaining global reach through distributed hosting and CDNs. We see SMEs, e‑commerce operators, public services, and international brands localizing content via .co.za domains, with .co.za websites often tuned for regional compliance, payments, and language. Network telemetry shows active breadth: 1,055,462 live sites across 101 countries, underpinned by 1,055,462 registrations. For market entry, .co.za supports discoverability in regional SERPs and consistent naming across product lines; for established firms, it aids segmentation and policy separation. Our datasets quantify providers, technologies, redirects, and lifecycle stages to guide investment and risk assessments. Download webatla’s .co.za domain intelligence to benchmark your market.