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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 465.6K+ 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 43 014 domains (43 014 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

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Domain length distribution by number of characters

Character Composition: Letters, Digits, and Hyphens

Letter-only domains dominate at 86.81%% (404 205 domains), while hyphenated names account for 10.55%% (49 118). Pure numeric domains are rare (0.25%%), and mixed alphanumeric names represent 2.39%%.


Average domain name length

10.32 characters
Representative domain: 0047.no
Representative name length: 4

Most Frequent Characters and Their Impact on SEO

The letter 'e' appears 541 155 times across all domains, and 's' is the most common starting character (51 574 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 541155
2 a 386962
3 n 373015
4 r 368407
5 s 336713
6 t 315232
7 i 300936
8 o 299238
9 l 263575
10 k 181090
11 g 163565
12 d 161440
13 m 138256
14 b 120786
15 u 120167
16 p 105666
17 h 91276
18 v 90824
19 f 86636
20 c 76864
21 y 61303
22 j 42368
23 x 28477
24 w 22528
25 z 7993
26 1 6176
27 2 5459
28 0 4529
29 q 4407
30 4 4186
31 3 3433
32 5 2894
33 8 2698
34 6 2004
35 9 1697
36 7 1547

Top Words and Numeric Tokens in .no Domains

The most frequent word is 'pro', appearing in 6 027 domains (1.29%% share). The top numeric token is '1', found in 3 148 domains, highlighting common branding or geographic references.


Most common first character in domain names

# First char Domains count
1 - 0
2 0 330
3 1 893
4 2 604
5 3 637
6 4 350
7 5 180
8 6 152
9 7 223
10 8 146
11 9 174
12 a 27954
13 b 33321
14 c 13721
15 d 16599
16 e 18097
17 f 24203
18 g 16443
19 h 24715
20 i 12374
21 j 7735
22 k 21912
23 l 18965
24 m 27351
25 n 22244
26 o 13243
27 p 18377
28 q 1018
29 r 18049
30 s 51574
31 t 26356
32 u 5246
33 v 16643
34 w 6492
35 x 15956
36 y 1734
37 z 1603

Hyphen Usage: Trends and Best Practices

With 49 118 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 (1709761 · 35.59%)
Consonants (2979118 · 62.01%)
Digits (34623 · 0.72%)
Hyphen (80791 · 1.68%)
Other (0 · 0%)

Vowel-to-Consonant Ratio and Domain Pronounceability

Vowels constitute 35.59%% of all characters (1 709 761), while consonants make up 62.01%% (2 979 118). This ratio influences how easily a domain is remembered and spoken.


Domain names with numbers and letters

Only numbers (1152 · 0.25%)
Only letters (404205 · 86.81%)
Numbers and letters (11139 · 2.39%)
Other (49118 · 10.55%)

Market Saturation and Growth Potential for .no

With 465.6K+ 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 6027 1.29
2 go 5919 1.27
3 net 5679 1.22
4 one 3090 0.66
5 my 2497 0.54
6 car 2227 0.48
7 shop 2190 0.47
8 web 2080 0.45
9 app 2024 0.43
10 tech 1995 0.43
11 get 1843 0.40
12 media 1741 0.37
13 top 1557 0.33
14 data 1507 0.32
15 smart 1405 0.30
16 lab 1382 0.30
17 star 935 0.20
18 info 929 0.20
19 best 816 0.18
20 live 766 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 465.6K+, 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 (49118 · 10.55%)
Without hyphen (416496 · 89.45%)

Popular numeric tokens in domain names

# Token Domains count
1 1 3148
2 2 1863
3 3 1641
4 8 1415
5 4 1381
6 0 1111
7 24 1078
8 5 927
9 9 621
10 6 592
11 7 514
12 365 290
13 123 287
14 54 197
15 10 187
16 64 174
17 15 146
18 52 141
19 360 140
20 247 132