What is .kosher?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .kosher on June 10, 2016. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on August 20, 2015.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .kosher, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .kosher haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.kosher).
.kosher FAQ
What does .kosher mean?
.kosher is a generic top-level domain named for the word "kosher", and it's aimed at food & drink. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .kosher used for?
.kosher is mostly used for food & drink. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .kosher?
None. .kosher is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .kosher domain extension?
Kosher Marketing Assets LLC operates .kosher as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .kosher created?
.kosher was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 10, 2016.
Is .kosher a valid domain?
Yes. .kosher is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .kosher addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .kosher domain?
.kosher names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Kosher Marketing Assets LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .kosher DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .kosher.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 7, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
