Quick summary
- Term
- gTLD
- Plain-English definition
- A gTLD is a generic top-level domain such as `.com`, `.net`, `.org`, `.app`, or `.ai`.
- Technical definition
- A gTLD is a generic top-level domain such as `.com`, `.net`, `.org`, `.app`, or `.ai`.
- Commonly confused with
- `.ai`.
Definition
A gTLD is a generic top-level domain such as `.com`, `.net`, `.org`, `.app`, or `.ai`.
Why it matters
gTLDs often have broad eligibility, but pricing, renewal rules, and policies still vary.