What is .art?
.art entered the DNS root zone on June 23, 2016, 10 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
On the technical side, .art is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .art, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.art).
.art FAQ
What does .art mean?
.art is a generic top-level domain named for the word "art", and it's aimed at creative & design. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .art used for?
.art is mostly used for creative & design. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .art?
None. .art is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .art domain extension?
UK Creative Ideas Limited operates .art as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .art created?
.art was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 23, 2016.
Is .art a valid domain?
Yes. .art is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .art addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .art domain?
.art names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read UK Creative Ideas Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .art DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .art.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 30, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
