Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC) has published the “2024 ‘.tw/.台灣’ Domain Report.” The report presents the overall changes in “.tw” and “.台灣” domains over the past year, including usage patterns of registered domains, application trends, and industry analysis, reflecting the actual progress and status of Taiwan’s digital identity initiatives.
In the overall domain registration analysis, users’ registration and usage of “.tw/.台灣” domains remains stable, whether in terms of registration numbers or actual usage, with Taiwan being the primary focus. Application types are most commonly for general and commercial purposes, showing that domains remain an important tool for enterprises and individuals to establish online identity or presence. Regarding language usage, in addition to English as the main language, Chinese domain applications have also shown significant growth, especially in education, culture, and community sectors, with representative real-world cases cited in the report.
The report’s analysis of registered domain strings reveals users’ flexibility and creativity in domain string selection. Many registered strings combine place names, industry names, and service content, using mixed combinations of Chinese, English, or numbers to make names more distinctive, interesting, and practical. These usage scenarios come from various types of websites and services, from personal brands to themed event platforms, demonstrating diverse application needs.
In terms of industry distribution, enterprises registering domains mostly come from retail, technology, media, and professional services sectors. These fields particularly value brand visibility and online trust, with relatively clear registration intentions and motivations for using domains as core identification. Registration period choices are mainly short-term, indicating market demand for flexibility and trial space.
Regarding domain name management, Taiwan’s education, government, and defense domains for specific purposes are already managed by relevant central government agencies. This management system based on actual usage attributes allows various domains to maintain stable and appropriate operation and management within their respective fields, while ensuring the clarity of the overall “.tw/.台灣” attribute structure and a trusted hierarchical management framework.
This report presents the overall usage status of Taiwan’s domains, from naming formats to application distribution, from language applications to industry profiles. It also provides statistics and analysis of related security promotion measures and implementation results. This data clearly constructs the real picture of Taiwan’s digital network identity system and reflects Taiwan’s continued establishment of autonomous and stable growth foundations in the digital environment.
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