The Demand Score is a composite metric based on global registration volume, search interest, resale value on secondary markets, and brand recognition. A score of 82/100 places .dev in the ⚡ High tier. For brands targeting India, this is most useful when comparing how much built-in recognition the extension brings before on-page SEO does the rest.

Developer portfolios, open-source project sites, technical documentation, engineering blogs, and tools built by developers for developers.

The .dev extension particularly shines when the domain name itself targets the audience of the Tech & Developer segment. Pairing a meaningful keyword with .dev creates an instantly trustworthy and memorable brand identity. This works best when combined with strong branding and local SEO content.

.dev tends to work best when the extension reinforces what the brand already promises. That could be industry relevance, audience trust, geographic targeting, creative positioning, or a shorter and more memorable alternative to a crowded legacy extension.

Your domain should match your business intent and target audience.

• Use it when the extension naturally matches your niche, audience, or market position for startups.
• Pair it with service, product, or topic-specific landing pages for better topical coverage for startups.
• Protect your main brand by registering close alternatives when they matter commercially in your target country mix.

Cross-check naming paths in the domain generator and compare supporting domain extensions when reviewing buy domain opportunities.

• Choose a keyword-rich second-level domain. With .dev, the SLD (e.g., "mybrand.dev") should contain a primary keyword relevant to your niche.
• Use clear local landing pages and internal links so Google can connect the domain with the services, cities, and topics you want to rank for for startups.
• Build high-quality backlinks from relevant industry sites. Domain Authority built through quality links remains more impactful than the TLD alone.
• Use location-aware landing pages and Search Console targeting where appropriate. For brands serving for startups, regional targeting, local schema, and service-area copy can reinforce the trust signal carried by .dev.
• Keep the domain short and memorable — ideally under 15 characters including the extension. Shorter .dev domains are easier to type, share, and remember.

1. Search your desired name using the "Generate Names" tool above to find a catchy, brandable .dev option.
2. Check availability — the generator performs a real-time DNS check to show only genuinely available .dev domains.
3. Add to shortlist — shortlist your favourite options (using the ⭐ button) before heading to your preferred registrar.
4. Complete registration at a trusted registrar — pay the annual fee of approximately ₹1,585.08 and set up WHOIS privacy if desired.
5. Configure DNS — point the domain to your hosting server via A / CNAME records and activate SSL for HTTPS.

This page combines TLD description data, comparative demand scoring, pricing benchmarks, and localized SEO/GEO framing for startups. It is meant to help with real naming and extension decisions rather than acting as a generic encyclopedia entry.

If you use .dev for startups, the strongest result usually comes from pairing it with helpful service pages, localized pricing, and internal links that reinforce the same market story.