What is .black?
.black entered the DNS root zone on March 27, 2014, 12 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.
Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bet, .bio, .blue and .global.
On the technical side, .black 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 .black, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
23 other TLDs share this operator.
.black FAQ
What does .black mean?
.black is a generic top-level domain named for the word "black", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .black used for?
.black is mostly used for lifestyle & personal. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .black?
None. .black is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .black domain extension?
Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .black as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .black created?
.black was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 27, 2014.
Is .black a valid domain?
Yes. .black is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .black addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .black domain?
.black names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Identity Digital Domains Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .black DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .black.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 13, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
