Overview of the .se Domain Zone
Domain length distribution by number of characters
The .se domain zone is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sweden. It is primarily intended for Swedish entities, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. The .se domain serves as a digital identity for Swedish websites, promoting local content and enhancing the online presence of Swedish citizens and companies.
Maximum domain name length
Visual comparison against the reference scale for the selected zone .se.
Zone statistics
Maximum length
63
characters in .se
Domains with this length: 7
Zone: .se
Selected zone
.se
Statistics are filtered only for this zone.
Maximum length
63 characters
Longest domain length found in the latest snapshot.
Domains at max length
7
How many domains have this exact length.
Historical Context
Character frequency in domain names
Most frequent symbols for the selected zone se.
Zone statistics
Selected zone
se
Statistics are filtered only for this zone.
Top symbol
a
1519399 occurrences in the latest snapshot.
Total occurrences
15706364
Sum of the shown top symbols.
| # |
Symbol |
Occurrences |
| 1 |
a |
1519399 |
| 2 |
e |
1433771 |
| 3 |
n |
1244358 |
| 4 |
r |
1181332 |
| 5 |
s |
1131201 |
| 6 |
t |
1029568 |
| 7 |
o |
995203 |
| 8 |
i |
989879 |
| 9 |
l |
891641 |
| 10 |
d |
537696 |
| 11 |
g |
519431 |
| 12 |
k |
508520 |
| 13 |
m |
485411 |
| 14 |
b |
446004 |
| 15 |
u |
391681 |
| 16 |
c |
374309 |
| 17 |
p |
366350 |
| 18 |
h |
318269 |
| 19 |
v |
286998 |
| 20 |
f |
277394 |
| 21 |
y |
209568 |
| 22 |
x |
138249 |
| 23 |
j |
124344 |
| 24 |
w |
105133 |
| 25 |
z |
43956 |
| 26 |
q |
23575 |
| 27 |
2 |
22456 |
| 28 |
0 |
17235 |
| 29 |
1 |
16624 |
| 30 |
4 |
14873 |
| 31 |
5 |
14473 |
| 32 |
3 |
12234 |
| 33 |
8 |
11031 |
| 34 |
6 |
8800 |
| 35 |
7 |
8507 |
| 36 |
9 |
6891 |
The .se domain was created in 1986, making it one of the earliest ccTLDs established. The initiative to create the .se domain was led by the Swedish University of Technology (KTH) and the Swedish National Post and Telecom Agency (PTS). The domain was established in response to the growing need for a national online identity as the internet began to expand globally.
Most common first character in domain names
Distribution of the first character for the selected zone se.
Zone statistics
Selected zone
se
Statistics are filtered only for this zone.
Top first character
-
0 domains start with this character.
Characters covered
37
How many first-character groups are present in the latest snapshot.
| # |
First char |
Domains count |
| 1 |
- |
0 |
| 2 |
0 |
673 |
| 3 |
1 |
2081 |
| 4 |
2 |
1676 |
| 5 |
3 |
1662 |
| 6 |
4 |
1048 |
| 7 |
5 |
580 |
| 8 |
6 |
367 |
| 9 |
7 |
567 |
| 10 |
8 |
339 |
| 11 |
9 |
345 |
| 12 |
a |
91421 |
| 13 |
b |
95316 |
| 14 |
c |
57634 |
| 15 |
d |
48736 |
| 16 |
e |
58380 |
| 17 |
f |
62330 |
| 18 |
g |
47950 |
| 19 |
h |
64106 |
| 20 |
i |
34241 |
| 21 |
j |
30033 |
| 22 |
k |
59351 |
| 23 |
l |
63600 |
| 24 |
m |
86632 |
| 25 |
n |
48216 |
| 26 |
o |
29296 |
| 27 |
p |
62534 |
| 28 |
q |
4454 |
| 29 |
r |
50149 |
| 30 |
s |
159476 |
| 31 |
t |
69952 |
| 32 |
u |
15297 |
| 33 |
v |
45749 |
| 34 |
w |
26950 |
| 35 |
x |
77970 |
| 36 |
y |
6197 |
| 37 |
z |
6537 |
Administration
Character distribution in domain names
How character groups are distributed across the selected zone.
Domains: 1411845
Total characters
16015073
All counted characters in the zone dataset
Vowels
5539501
34.59% of all domains
Consonants
10033739
62.65% of all domains
Digits
133124
0.83% of all domains
Hyphen
308709
1.93% of all domains
Other
0
0% of all domains
Vowels
(5539501 · 34.59%)
Consonants
(10033739 · 62.65%)
Digits
(133124 · 0.83%)
Hyphen
(308709 · 1.93%)
Other
(0 · 0%)
Today, the .se domain is managed by the Internet Foundation in Sweden (IIS), a non-profit organization responsible for the administration and promotion of the .se domain. The IIS operates under the oversight of the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS), which ensures compliance with national regulations and international standards.
Domain names with numbers and letters
Structure of domain names by character type for the selected zone.
Total: 1411845
Only numbers
1715
0.12% of all domains
Only letters
1224925
86.76% of all domains
Numbers and letters
35351
2.5% of all domains
Other
149854
10.61% of all domains
Breakdown total
1411845
Sum of all visible categories.
Selected zone
se
Only domains from this zone are included.
Only numbers
(1715 · 0.12%)
Only letters
(1224925 · 86.76%)
Numbers and letters
(35351 · 2.5%)
Other
(149854 · 10.61%)
Registration Policy
Most frequent word fragments inside domain names
| # |
Word |
Domains count |
% |
| 1 |
go |
29953 |
2.12 |
| 2 |
pro |
20343 |
1.44 |
| 3 |
car |
11223 |
0.79 |
| 4 |
one |
10700 |
0.76 |
| 5 |
my |
9323 |
0.66 |
| 6 |
net |
8987 |
0.64 |
| 7 |
app |
7944 |
0.56 |
| 8 |
get |
7537 |
0.53 |
| 9 |
lab |
7250 |
0.51 |
| 10 |
fast |
6816 |
0.48 |
| 11 |
shop |
6714 |
0.48 |
| 12 |
tech |
6638 |
0.47 |
| 13 |
web |
5520 |
0.39 |
| 14 |
star |
5153 |
0.36 |
| 15 |
media |
4860 |
0.34 |
| 16 |
online |
3876 |
0.27 |
| 17 |
top |
3692 |
0.26 |
| 18 |
smart |
3369 |
0.24 |
| 19 |
dev |
3319 |
0.24 |
| 20 |
data |
3256 |
0.23 |
Registration of .se domains is open to a wide range of applicants. Here are the key points regarding the registration policy:
Hyphen usage in domain names
Comparison of domain counts with and without hyphens for the selected zone.
Total: 1411845
With hyphen
149854
10.61% of all domains
Without hyphen
1261991
89.39% of all domains
With hyphen
(149854 · 10.61%)
Without hyphen
(1261991 · 89.39%)
- Eligibility: Any individual or organization can register a .se domain, regardless of nationality or location.
- Restrictions: There are no specific restrictions based on citizenship or residency, making it accessible for both local and international registrants.
- Registration Procedure: The process involves choosing a domain name, checking its availability, and completing the registration through an accredited registrar. Registrars are responsible for managing the registration process and ensuring compliance with IIS policies.
Technical Parameters
Popular numeric tokens in domain names
| # |
Token |
Domains count |
| 1 |
2 |
8994 |
| 2 |
4 |
7481 |
| 3 |
5 |
7373 |
| 4 |
8 |
6489 |
| 5 |
1 |
6132 |
| 6 |
3 |
6119 |
| 7 |
0 |
4706 |
| 8 |
9 |
2835 |
| 9 |
6 |
2804 |
| 10 |
7 |
2773 |
| 11 |
24 |
2745 |
| 12 |
365 |
823 |
| 13 |
12 |
679 |
| 14 |
90 |
582 |
| 15 |
10 |
568 |
| 16 |
15 |
545 |
| 17 |
07 |
520 |
| 18 |
17 |
518 |
| 19 |
52 |
511 |
| 20 |
360 |
493 |
The .se domain has several technical specifications that registrants should be aware of:
- IDN Support: The .se domain supports Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), allowing the use of Swedish characters such as å, ä, and ö.
- Length of Domain Names: Domain names can range from 1 to 63 characters in length.
- Allowed Characters: The domain names can include letters (a-z), digits (0-9), and hyphens (-), but cannot start or end with a hyphen.
- DNS Features: The .se domain utilizes a robust DNS infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance for registered domains.
Reputation and Security
The .se domain has maintained a strong reputation in terms of security and reliability. However, like many domains, it has faced challenges related to abuse:
- Abuse Cases: Instances of spam and phishing have been reported, prompting the IIS to implement measures to combat these issues.
- Protection Mechanisms: The .se domain employs DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) to enhance security and prevent DNS spoofing. Additionally, there are mechanisms for domain name dispute resolution and complaint handling.
Commercial Metrics
The .se domain has seen significant growth and development over the years:
- Domain Registration Growth: As of October 2023, there are over 1.5 million registered .se domains, reflecting a steady increase in popularity.
- Cost of Registration: The average cost for registering a .se domain ranges from SEK 100 to SEK 300 per year, depending on the registrar.
- Premium Domains: There are premium .se domains available for registration, which may come at a higher price due to their desirability and market demand.