What is .chat?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .chat on February 4, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on December 4, 2014.
Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .chat, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .chat haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.chat FAQ
What does .chat mean?
.chat is a generic top-level domain named for the word "chat", and it's aimed at media, news & content. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .chat used for?
.chat 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 .chat?
None. .chat is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .chat domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .chat as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .chat created?
.chat was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 4, 2015.
Is .chat a valid domain?
Yes. .chat is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .chat addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .chat domain?
.chat names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .chat DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .chat.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 13, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
