What is .fans?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .fans on February 19, 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 7, 2014.
ZDNS International Limited also runs one other TLD, including .ren.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .fans, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .fans haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.fans).
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.fans FAQ
What does .fans mean?
.fans is a generic top-level domain named for the word "fans", and it's aimed at media, news & content. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .fans used for?
.fans 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 .fans?
None. .fans is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .fans domain extension?
ZDNS International Limited operates .fans as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .fans created?
.fans was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 19, 2015.
Is .fans a valid domain?
Yes. .fans is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .fans addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .fans domain?
.fans names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read ZDNS International Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .fans DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .fans.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed December 7, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
