What is .buzz?
.buzz entered the DNS root zone on December 18, 2013, 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.
On the technical side, .buzz is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .buzz, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.buzz).
.buzz FAQ
What does .buzz mean?
.buzz is a generic top-level domain named for the word "buzz". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .buzz?
None. .buzz is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .buzz domain extension?
DOTSTRATEGY CO. operates .buzz as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .buzz created?
.buzz was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 18, 2013.
Is .buzz a valid domain?
Yes. .buzz is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2013, so .buzz addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .buzz domain?
.buzz names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read DOTSTRATEGY CO.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .buzz DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .buzz.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
