What is .florist?
.florist entered the DNS root zone on December 28, 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.
Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.
On the technical side, .florist 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 .florist, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.florist FAQ
What does .florist mean?
.florist is a generic top-level domain named for the word "florist", and it's aimed at shopping & e-commerce. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .florist used for?
.florist is mostly used for shopping & e-commerce. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .florist?
None. .florist is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .florist domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .florist as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .florist created?
.florist was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 28, 2013.
Is .florist a valid domain?
Yes. .florist is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2013, so .florist addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .florist domain?
.florist 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 .florist DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .florist.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
