What is .love?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .love on April 2, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on December 22, 2014.
Waterford Limited also runs 3 other TLDs, including .click, .forum and .realty.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .love, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .love haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.love).
Same registry, other endings
3 other TLDs share this operator.
.love FAQ
What does .love mean?
.love is a generic top-level domain named for the word "love", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .love used for?
.love 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 .love?
None. .love is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .love domain extension?
Waterford Limited operates .love as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .love created?
.love was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 2, 2015.
Is .love a valid domain?
Yes. .love is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .love addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .love domain?
.love names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Waterford Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .love DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .love.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed December 12, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
