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.mx Domain Zone: Statistics, Trends & Investment Opportunities

The .mx country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) has been a cornerstone of Mexico's digital identity since its delegation in 1989. With 467.1K+ registered domains as of the latest data, .mx offers a mature yet dynamic market for domain investors, SEO specialists, and developers. Understanding its structural metrics—such as average domain length (9.93 characters), character composition (42.17% vowels, 56.98% consonants), and the prevalence of letter-only names (94.09%)—is critical for strategic acquisitions and portfolio optimization. This data-driven analysis reveals patterns that can inform better domain decisions, from identifying premium short names to evaluating keyword potential.

Domain Length Distribution: Why 6-Character Names Dominate

The most common domain length in .mx is 6 characters, with 46 466 domains at this length. The average length of 9.93 characters suggests a market leaning toward concise, memorable names. For investors, shorter domains (like the representative 014.mx at 3 characters) often carry higher resale value.

Infographics for .mx

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Domain length distribution by number of characters

Character Composition: 42.17% Vowels and 56.98% Consonants

With 1 956 468 vowels and 2 643 257 consonants across 4.6M+ total characters, .mx domains show a balanced phonetic structure. The top starting letter 'c' appears 52 048 times, while 'a' is the most frequent character overall (539 163 occurrences). This data helps in crafting brandable domains.


Average domain name length

9.93 characters
Representative domain: 014.mx
Representative name length: 3

Letter-Only vs. Mixed Domains: 94.09% Pure Alpha Names

A vast majority (94.09%) of .mx domains consist solely of letters, while only 2.24% mix digits and letters. Pure numeric domains are rare at 0.13%. This indicates a strong preference for traditional, easy-to-remember names.

Popular Domain Zones

.at .jp .us .run .store .community .info .de .pet .engineering .ca .football .tennis .reviews .green .io .family .cloud .xyz .dogs

Character frequency in domain names

# Symbol Occurrences
1 a 539163
2 e 460927
3 o 387332
4 i 371195
5 r 330800
6 s 312661
7 t 270122
8 n 264170
9 c 253929
10 l 240858
11 m 171265
12 u 151244
13 d 147669
14 p 131454
15 g 104388
16 b 79563
17 v 63933
18 h 61479
19 f 56596
20 y 46607
21 k 36490
22 x 36229
23 z 28140
24 j 20577
25 w 18738
26 q 14196
27 1 3995
28 2 3649
29 0 3091
30 3 3046
31 4 2131
32 6 1466
33 5 1337
34 8 1117
35 7 1104
36 9 968

Hyphen Usage: 3.54% of Domains Include Hyphens

Hyphenated domains account for 3.54% (16 551 domains) of the zone, with hyphens making up 0.38% of all characters. The low hyphen rate suggests a market that favors clean, unhyphenated names—a positive signal for premium domain seekers.


Most common first character in domain names

# First char Domains count
1 - 0
2 0 65
3 1 538
4 2 379
5 3 549
6 4 317
7 5 156
8 6 81
9 7 120
10 8 135
11 9 117
12 a 38649
13 b 20209
14 c 52048
15 d 20351
16 e 24750
17 f 16376
18 g 23980
19 h 13103
20 i 23199
21 j 6215
22 k 6917
23 l 18945
24 m 34982
25 n 11276
26 o 9047
27 p 29043
28 q 2580
29 r 18111
30 s 38633
31 t 26154
32 u 6167
33 v 12390
34 w 4966
35 x 1653
36 y 2035
37 z 2816

Top Keywords and Numeric Tokens: 'go' Leads with 2.22% Share

The most common word in .mx domains is 'go', appearing in 10 377 domains (2.22%). The top numeric token is '2' (1 275 occurrences). These insights can guide keyword-rich domain acquisitions for SEO and branding.


Character distribution in domain names

Vowels (1956468 · 42.17%)
Consonants (2643257 · 56.98%)
Digits (21904 · 0.47%)
Hyphen (17402 · 0.38%)
Other (0 · 0%)

Historical Context: .mx as Mexico's Digital Backbone

Since its introduction in 1989, .mx has grown to over 467.1K+ registrations. Its stability and local trust make it a valuable asset for businesses targeting the Mexican market, with metrics reflecting a mature, well-regulated ccTLD.


Domain names with numbers and letters

Only numbers (594 · 0.13%)
Only letters (439438 · 94.09%)
Numbers and letters (10469 · 2.24%)
Other (16551 · 3.54%)

Why Statistics Matter for Domain Investors

Data on domain length, character frequency, and composition (e.g., 9.93 avg length, 42.17% vowels) enables investors to identify undervalued niches. For example, the dominance of letter-only names (94.09%) suggests that short, alpha domains are premium targets.


Most frequent word fragments inside domain names

# Word Domains count %
1 go 10377 2.22
2 pro 9600 2.06
3 one 8204 1.76
4 car 7204 1.54
5 net 3564 0.76
6 lab 3075 0.66
7 tech 3017 0.65
8 my 1794 0.38
9 web 1752 0.38
10 top 1693 0.36
11 shop 1357 0.29
12 app 1331 0.28
13 global 1301 0.28
14 smart 1205 0.26
15 market 1198 0.26
16 media 1082 0.23
17 home 1042 0.22
18 star 1041 0.22
19 dev 1006 0.22
20 fit 970 0.21

Trends & Insights 2026

Short domains (6 characters) will continue to command premium prices; with 46 466 already registered, scarcity is increasing.
The high vowel ratio (42.17%) indicates a phonetic market—domains with easy pronunciation will outperform in brandability.
Hyphen-free domains (96.46% of the zone) are the norm; avoid hyphens for better resale and SEO potential.
Keyword-rich domains using 'go' and similar high-frequency terms will remain valuable for local SEO and Spanish-language markets.
As Mexico's digital economy grows, .mx registrations may exceed 500K by 2026, driven by SMEs and e-commerce.
Numeric domains (only 0.13% of the zone) are a niche opportunity; the top token '2' suggests simple numbers have appeal.

Hyphen usage in domain names

With hyphen (16551 · 3.54%)
Without hyphen (450501 · 96.46%)

Popular numeric tokens in domain names

# Token Domains count
1 2 1275
2 3 1229
3 4 944
4 1 768
5 360 538
6 7 306
7 5 289
8 24 276
9 21 263
10 10 181
11 8 172
12 9 129
13 2000 123
14 100 109
15 365 109
16 6 103
17 12 91
18 11 85
19 123 82
20 20 80