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.no Domain Zone: Market Data & Strategic Insights

The .no country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) has been a cornerstone of Norway's digital identity since its inception. With over 463.9K+ registered domains, it represents a mature and stable market for domain investors, SEO specialists, and developers. Understanding the structural composition of .no—from average domain length (10.32 characters) to character frequency patterns—provides actionable intelligence for acquisition strategies and brand protection. This data-driven analysis covers key metrics including the most common first letter ('s'), the prevalence of hyphenated domains (10.55%%), and the dominance of letter-only names (86.81%%). By leveraging these statistics, stakeholders can identify trends, assess market saturation, and make informed decisions in the Norwegian digital landscape.

Domain Length Distribution in .no

The most common domain length is 8 characters, with 42 857 domains (42 857 total). The average length of 10.32 characters suggests a preference for concise, memorable names, while the maximum of 63 indicates room for longer, descriptive terms.

Infographics for .no

463,924
Total Domains
+0
New Today
−1,690
Dropped Today

Domain length distribution by number of characters

Character Composition: Letters, Digits, and Hyphens

Letter-only domains dominate at 86.81%% (402 738 domains), while hyphenated names account for 10.55%% (48 946). Pure numeric domains are rare (0.25%%), and mixed alphanumeric names represent 2.39%%.


Average domain name length

10.32 characters
Representative domain: 0-taxi.no
Representative name length: 6

Most Frequent Characters and Their Impact on SEO

The letter 'e' appears 539 060 times across all domains, and 's' is the most common starting character (51 390 domains). These patterns can guide keyword-rich domain selection for better memorability and search relevance.

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Character frequency in domain names

# Symbol Occurrences
1 e 539060
2 a 385510
3 n 371599
4 r 367033
5 s 335507
6 t 314028
7 i 299781
8 o 298085
9 l 262565
10 k 180416
11 g 162934
12 d 160834
13 m 137722
14 b 120323
15 u 119734
16 p 105249
17 h 90950
18 v 90521
19 f 86294
20 c 76532
21 y 61039
22 j 42218
23 x 28348
24 w 22451
25 z 7955
26 1 6155
27 2 5428
28 0 4498
29 q 4391
30 4 4176
31 3 3421
32 5 2878
33 8 2690
34 6 1993
35 9 1688
36 7 1543

Top Words and Numeric Tokens in .no Domains

The most frequent word is 'pro', appearing in 6 003 domains (1.29%% share). The top numeric token is '1', found in 3 134 domains, highlighting common branding or geographic references.


Most common first character in domain names

# First char Domains count
1 - 0
2 0 328
3 1 888
4 2 604
5 3 636
6 4 348
7 5 179
8 6 147
9 7 222
10 8 146
11 9 172
12 a 27852
13 b 33186
14 c 13665
15 d 16530
16 e 18033
17 f 24113
18 g 16390
19 h 24642
20 i 12330
21 j 7712
22 k 21816
23 l 18897
24 m 27247
25 n 22172
26 o 13181
27 p 18313
28 q 1016
29 r 17997
30 s 51390
31 t 26274
32 u 5229
33 v 16589
34 w 6467
35 x 15886
36 y 1728
37 z 1599

Hyphen Usage: Trends and Best Practices

With 48 946 domains containing hyphens (10.55%%), hyphenated names are a notable minority. Hyphens can improve readability but may reduce brandability; understanding this balance is key for investors.


Character distribution in domain names

Vowels (1703209 · 35.59%)
Consonants (2967870 · 62.01%)
Digits (34470 · 0.72%)
Hyphen (80491 · 1.68%)
Other (0 · 0%)

Vowel-to-Consonant Ratio and Domain Pronounceability

Vowels constitute 35.59%% of all characters (1 703 209), while consonants make up 62.01%% (2 967 870). This ratio influences how easily a domain is remembered and spoken.


Domain names with numbers and letters

Only numbers (1149 · 0.25%)
Only letters (402738 · 86.81%)
Numbers and letters (11091 · 2.39%)
Other (48946 · 10.55%)

Market Saturation and Growth Potential for .no

With 463.9K+ registrations and a low digit-only share (0.25%%), the market shows room for niche investments. The high letter-only percentage suggests strong demand for brandable, language-specific names.


Most frequent word fragments inside domain names

# Word Domains count %
1 pro 6003 1.29
2 go 5888 1.27
3 net 5656 1.22
4 one 3074 0.66
5 my 2488 0.54
6 car 2217 0.48
7 shop 2181 0.47
8 web 2072 0.45
9 app 2015 0.43
10 tech 1982 0.43
11 get 1840 0.40
12 media 1729 0.37
13 top 1548 0.33
14 data 1502 0.32
15 smart 1395 0.30
16 lab 1376 0.30
17 star 930 0.20
18 info 927 0.20
19 best 814 0.18
20 live 761 0.16

Trends & Insights 2026

Expect continued growth in short, letter-only domains as businesses prioritize brandability and SEO in the Norwegian market.
Hyphenated domains may see a slight decline as investors favor cleaner, hyphen-free names for better user experience.
The dominance of the letter 'e' and starting character 's' will likely persist, influencing domain name generation tools.
Numeric tokens like '1' will remain popular for local services and geo-targeted domains.
As the domain pool approaches 463.9K+, secondary market activity for premium .no names is expected to increase.
Character composition trends (35.59%% vowels, 62.01%% consonants) will guide AI-driven domain appraisal models.

Hyphen usage in domain names

With hyphen (48946 · 10.55%)
Without hyphen (414978 · 89.45%)

Popular numeric tokens in domain names

# Token Domains count
1 1 3134
2 2 1851
3 3 1636
4 8 1411
5 4 1379
6 0 1102
7 24 1077
8 5 921
9 9 617
10 6 590
11 7 511
12 365 288
13 123 285
14 54 196
15 10 187
16 64 173
17 15 146
18 360 140
19 52 138
20 247 132