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.ch Domain Zone: Comprehensive Data & 2026 Outlook

The .ch country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) has been a cornerstone of Swiss online identity since its inception in 1987. With over 2.6M+ registered domains (2 595 797 total), it remains one of the most trusted and widely used ccTLDs globally. Understanding the structural composition of .ch domains—from average length (0.00 characters) to character frequency—provides critical intelligence for domain investors, SEO specialists, and developers. This data-driven analysis leverages key metrics to reveal patterns, opportunities, and trends shaping the .ch landscape through 2026.

Domain Length Distribution: Why 10 Characters Dominate

The most common domain length in .ch is 10 characters, with 211 391 domains at this length. The average length of 0.00 characters suggests a preference for concise, memorable names. The representative domain '0-0-0-0.ch' (7 chars) exemplifies short-form potential.

Infographics for .ch

2,595,797
Total Domains
+736
New Today
−582
Dropped Today

Domain length distribution by number of characters

Character Composition: Letters, Digits, and Hyphens in .ch

Letters dominate .ch domains at 62.19% (1 612 635 domains), while pure numeric domains are rare (0.12%, 3 183). Hyphens appear in 34.78% of domains (901 986), indicating a moderate use of separators. The top first character 's' (283 292 domains) and top overall character 'e' (3 653 266 occurrences) reveal naming preferences.


Average domain name length

12.21 characters
Representative domain: 0-0-0-0.ch
Representative name length: 7

Vowel vs. Consonant Balance: Readability and Branding

With 37.15% vowels (11 771 566 total) and 58.41% consonants (18 507 725 total), .ch domains lean slightly consonant-heavy, typical of Germanic language influence. This balance affects memorability and pronunciation—key for brandable domains.

Popular Domain Zones

.health .marketing .digital .company .fr .it .services .cloud .church .clinic .cafe .earth .eco .radio .law .vacations .press .international .network .news

Character frequency in domain names

# Symbol Occurrences
1 e 3653266
2 a 2596736
3 i 2331179
4 r 2267516
5 n 2138807
6 s 2045169
7 t 1888832
8 o 1733487
9 l 1545337
10 u 1160798
11 c 1137506
12 h 966606
13 m 946320
14 g 867201
15 d 804192
16 b 749811
17 p 723038
18 f 548147
19 k 502664
20 v 363231
21 w 358308
22 z 306501
23 y 287393
24 x 195025
25 j 93402
26 q 47834
27 2 47047
28 4 38233
29 1 25533
30 0 25271
31 3 21692
32 5 16265
33 6 15120
34 9 12198
35 8 11743
36 7 11477

Top Words and Numeric Tokens: Uncovering Niche Opportunities

The most frequent word in .ch domains is 'go', appearing in 37 650 domains (1.45% share). The top numeric token is '4' (15 358 occurrences). These patterns highlight popular themes and potential for targeted acquisitions.


Most common first character in domain names

# First char Domains count
1 - 0
2 0 744
3 1 4521
4 2 3212
5 3 3985
6 4 2718
7 5 1162
8 6 855
9 7 1147
10 8 1025
11 9 649
12 a 184103
13 b 161104
14 c 153369
15 d 106564
16 e 103875
17 f 118629
18 g 102891
19 h 101886
20 i 73643
21 j 39412
22 k 88213
23 l 113135
24 m 178909
25 n 66456
26 o 47694
27 p 145113
28 q 9331
29 r 101011
30 s 283292
31 t 117715
32 u 25905
33 v 63402
34 w 72439
35 x 70326
36 y 12882
37 z 33303

Hyphen Usage: Impact on SEO and User Experience

Hyphens appear in 3.73% of all characters (1 180 838 total), with 34.78% of domains containing at least one hyphen. While hyphens can aid readability, they may reduce SEO value compared to unhyphenated alternatives. The majority (65.22%) avoid hyphens entirely.


Character distribution in domain names

Vowels (11771566 · 37.15%)
Consonants (18507725 · 58.41%)
Digits (224758 · 0.71%)
Hyphen (1180838 · 3.73%)
Other (0 · 0%)

Pure Letter vs. Mixed Content Domains: Investment Strategies

Pure letter domains (62.19%) offer the broadest appeal, while mixed letter-digit domains (2.90%, 75 257) can be niche. Digits overall account for only 0.71% of characters (224 758), suggesting limited but specific use cases.


Domain names with numbers and letters

Only numbers (3183 · 0.12%)
Only letters (1612635 · 62.19%)
Numbers and letters (75257 · 2.9%)
Other (901870 · 34.78%)

Historical Context and Statistical Relevance for .ch

Since its launch, .ch has grown to 2.6M+ domains, reflecting Switzerland's digital economy. Statistics like total characters (31.7M+) and maximum length (63) provide a baseline for monitoring market evolution and identifying anomalies.


Most frequent word fragments inside domain names

# Word Domains count %
1 go 37650 1.45
2 pro 36635 1.41
3 car 28346 1.09
4 one 22836 0.88
5 net 22391 0.86
6 shop 21009 0.81
7 my 20304 0.78
8 tech 18298 0.71
9 web 13529 0.52
10 app 12153 0.47
11 lab 11888 0.46
12 online 9891 0.38
13 top 9444 0.36
14 club 9032 0.35
15 info 7843 0.30
16 home 7606 0.29
17 media 7567 0.29
18 fit 7401 0.29
19 plus 6798 0.26
20 star 6763 0.26

Trends & Insights 2026

Short domains (10 chars or fewer) will remain premium assets; the average length of 0.00 chars suggests a ceiling for growth in concise names.
Pure letter domains (62.19% of registrations) will continue to dominate, but mixed alphanumeric domains (2.90%) may see increased demand for tech and crypto brands.
Hyphenated domains (34.78%) may decline as search engines favor unhyphenated strings; investors should prioritize 65.22% of the market.
The top word 'go' and numeric token '4' indicate strong thematic clusters—targeting related terms could yield undervalued opportunities.
Character-level trends (top first char 's', top char 'e') will inform AI-driven domain generation tools for brandable suggestions.
With 2.6M+ domains and low digit usage (0.71%), .ch remains a stable, mature market with room for premium short-digit acquisitions.

Hyphen usage in domain names

With hyphen (901986 · 34.78%)
Without hyphen (1691308 · 65.22%)

Popular numeric tokens in domain names

# Token Domains count
1 4 15358
2 24 14733
3 2 13758
4 3 10015
5 1 7296
6 5 5990
7 9 5494
8 8 4686
9 6 4459
10 7 3784
11 0 3196
12 360 1768
13 365 1464
14 21 969
15 10 889
16 12 832
17 22 801
18 11 736
19 65 679
20 50 594