What is .search?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .search on June 29, 2017. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on June 9, 2016.
Charleston Road Registry Inc. operates a large portfolio of 46 TLDs, including .ads, .android, .app, .boo and .cal.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 5 name servers for .search, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .search haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
45 other TLDs share this operator.
.search FAQ
What does .search mean?
.search is a generic top-level domain named for the word "search", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .search used for?
.search is mostly used for tech & startups. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .search?
None. .search is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .search domain extension?
Charleston Road Registry Inc. operates .search as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .search created?
.search was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 29, 2017.
Is .search a valid domain?
Yes. .search is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2017, so .search addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .search domain?
.search names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Charleston Road Registry Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .search DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .search.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 11, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
