What is .kiwi?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .kiwi on January 3, 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 September 20, 2013.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .kiwi, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .kiwi haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.kiwi).
.kiwi FAQ
What does .kiwi mean?
.kiwi is a generic top-level domain named for the word "kiwi", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .kiwi used for?
.kiwi is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .kiwi?
None. .kiwi is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .kiwi domain extension?
DOT KIWI LIMITED operates .kiwi as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .kiwi created?
.kiwi was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 3, 2014.
Is .kiwi a valid domain?
Yes. .kiwi is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .kiwi addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .kiwi domain?
.kiwi names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read DOT KIWI LIMITED's policy if you're unsure.
Is .kiwi DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .kiwi.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 7, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
