What is .date?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .date on March 25, 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 November 20, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .date, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .date haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.date).
.date FAQ
What does .date mean?
.date is a generic top-level domain named for the word "date", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .date used for?
.date 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 .date?
None. .date is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .date domain extension?
dot Date Limited operates .date as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .date created?
.date was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 25, 2015.
Is .date a valid domain?
Yes. .date is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .date addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .date domain?
.date names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read dot Date Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .date DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .date.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
