What is .gop?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .gop on April 4, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on January 16, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 8 name servers for .gop, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .gop haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.gop).
.gop FAQ
What does .gop mean?
.gop is a generic top-level domain named for the word "gop", and it's aimed at community, nonprofit & causes. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .gop used for?
.gop is mostly used for community, nonprofit & causes. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .gop?
None. .gop is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .gop domain extension?
Republican State Leadership Committee, Inc. operates .gop as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .gop created?
.gop was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 4, 2014.
Is .gop a valid domain?
Yes. .gop is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .gop addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .gop domain?
.gop names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Republican State Leadership Committee, Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .gop DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .gop.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 22, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
