What is .kids?
.kids entered the DNS root zone on April 4, 2022, 4 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.
On the technical side, .kids is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .kids, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.kids).
.kids FAQ
What does .kids mean?
.kids is a generic top-level domain named for the word "kids", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .kids used for?
.kids 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 .kids?
None. .kids is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .kids domain extension?
DotKids Foundation Limited operates .kids as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .kids created?
.kids was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 4, 2022.
Is .kids a valid domain?
Yes. .kids is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2022, so .kids addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .kids domain?
.kids names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read DotKids Foundation Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .kids DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .kids.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 2, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
