Country code top-level domains (ccTLD) are used to indicate which country or region a website is associated with. These extensions are usually two letters and refer to a specific country or region. Here are the most popular ccTLDs:
- .cn (China): The ccTLD of China, the country with the highest number of internet users.
- .de (Germany): The ccTLD of Germany, which has the largest economy in Europe.
- .uk (United Kingdom): The ccTLD of the United Kingdom.
- .ru (Russia): The ccTLD of the Russian Federation.
- .nl (Netherlands): The ccTLD of the Netherlands.
- .eu (European Union): A ccTLD specific to the European Union.
- .br (Brazil): The ccTLD of Brazil.
- .au (Australia): The ccTLD of Australia.
- .fr (France): The ccTLD of France.
- .in (India): The ccTLD of India.
These ccTLDs are generally the most popular due to their usage and recognition. However, there are over 200 different ccTLDs worldwide that can be used to specify that a website is associated with a particular geographic region or country. Choosing the relevant ccTLD can help improve the visibility of a website in local search results.