What is .porn?
.porn entered the DNS root zone on December 6, 2014, 11 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, .porn is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .porn, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.porn).
.porn FAQ
What does .porn mean?
.porn is a generic top-level domain named for the word "porn", and it's aimed at adult. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .porn used for?
.porn is mostly used for adult. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .porn?
None. .porn is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .porn domain extension?
ICM Registry PN LLC operates .porn as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .porn created?
.porn was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 6, 2014.
Is .porn a valid domain?
Yes. .porn is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .porn addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .porn domain?
.porn names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read ICM Registry PN LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .porn DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .porn.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 14, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
