.IST domain list & statistics

1. Zone summary: .ist

The .IST zone contains 7,789 domain names, according to the complete zone-file snapshot dated 02 Oct 2026. In the latest available comparison, from 01 Oct 2026 to 02 Oct 2026, 14 domain names were added to the zone and 6 were removed. The net zone change was +8 domains (net gain).

Complete zone-file coverage. Counts describe domains present in the zone file; registered domains absent from the zone file are excluded. Additions and removals are not independently verified registration or expiration events.

3. Zone Details: .ist

The .ist extension is a compact, flexible domain choice often used as an abbreviation (for example, institute, Istanbul, information science and technology) or as a component in wordplay and domain hacks. Typical use cases include academic departments, research groups, creative portfolios, local businesses, niche communities, and startups looking for a short, distinctive web address.

From a branding perspective, .ist conveys focus and expertise; it is perceived as modern and specialized without the generic feel of older global TLDs. Organizations choose it for memorability, concise URLs, and the ability to form descriptive or verb-like names (for example, using .ist to suggest a role or identity). That makes it useful for individuals promoting a profession (artist, cyclist) or for projects that want a clean, domain-driven name.

When selecting .ist, consider availability, registrar pricing and renewal terms, and brand-protection needs—short extensions can help create standout names but may require defensive registrations across other zones. Like any TLD, .ist does not by itself determine search ranking; its value lies in memorability, targeted messaging, and how well it fits the organization’s identity and marketing strategy.

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5. Download latest .ist domain list via API

import axios from 'axios';
import fs from 'fs';
import { pipeline } from 'stream/promises';

const response = await axios({
  method: 'GET',
  url: 'https://allzonefiles.io/api/v1/zones/ist/dl',
  responseType: 'stream',
  headers: {
    // Replace with your API key
    'Authorization': 'Bearer allzfio_5c1572d016b846ce99ce7a177922ff21'
  }
});

await pipeline(response.data, fs.createWriteStream('ist.txt.gz'));

console.log('Download complete!');

package main

import (
    "io"
    "net/http"
    "os"
)

func main() {
    url := "https://allzonefiles.io/api/v1/zones/ist/dl"
    file, _ := os.Create("ist.txt.gz")
    defer out.Close()

    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", url, nil)
    // Replace with your API key
    req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer allzfio_5c1572d016b846ce99ce7a177922ff21")

    resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    io.Copy(out, resp.Body)
}

import requests

url = "https://allzonefiles.io/api/v1/zones/ist/dl"
# Replace with your API key
headers = {"Authorization": "Bearer allzfio_5c1572d016b846ce99ce7a177922ff21"}

with requests.get(url, headers=headers, stream=True) as r:
    r.raise_for_status()
    with open("ist.txt.gz", "wb") as f:
        for chunk in r.iter_content(chunk_size=128*1024):
            f.write(chunk)

import java.io.FileOutputStream;
import java.io.InputStream;
import java.net.HttpURLConnection;
import java.net.URL;

public class FileDownloader {
    public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {
        URL url = new URL("https://allzonefiles.io/api/v1/zones/ist/dl");
        HttpURLConnection connection = (HttpURLConnection) url.openConnection();

        connection.setRequestMethod("GET");
        // Replace with your API key
        connection.setRequestProperty("Authorization", "Bearer allzfio_5c1572d016b846ce99ce7a177922ff21");

        try (InputStream in = connection.getInputStream();
             FileOutputStream out = new FileOutputStream("ist.txt.gz")) {

            byte[] buffer = new byte[8192];
            int bytesRead;
            while ((bytesRead = in.read(buffer)) != -1) {
                out.write(buffer, 0, bytesRead);
            }
        }

        System.out.println("Download complete!");
    }
}

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