What is .blog?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .blog on May 18, 2016. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on May 14, 2015.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .blog, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .blog haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.blog).
.blog FAQ
What does .blog mean?
.blog is a generic top-level domain named for the word "blog", and it's aimed at media, news & content. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .blog used for?
.blog is mostly used for media, news & content. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .blog?
None. .blog is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .blog domain extension?
Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLC operates .blog as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .blog created?
.blog was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 18, 2016.
Is .blog a valid domain?
Yes. .blog is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .blog addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .blog domain?
.blog names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .blog DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .blog.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 5, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
