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.site What it means and what it's used for

.site is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), aimed at tech & startups. Radix Technologies Inc SEZC runs the registry under a contract with ICANN.

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What is .site?

.site entered the DNS root zone on March 16, 2015, 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.

Radix Technologies Inc SEZC also runs 9 other TLDs, including .fun, .host, .online, .press and .space.

On the technical side, .site is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .site, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.site).

Same registry, other endings

9 other TLDs share this operator.

.site FAQ

What does .site mean?

.site is a generic top-level domain named for the word "site", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.

What is .site used for?

.site 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 .site?

None. .site is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.

Who owns the .site domain extension?

Radix Technologies Inc SEZC operates .site as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.

When was .site created?

.site was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 16, 2015.

Is .site a valid domain?

Yes. .site is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .site addresses work in every browser.

Can I buy a .site domain?

.site names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Radix Technologies Inc SEZC's policy if you're unsure.

Is .site DNSSEC-signed?

Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .site.

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Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 21, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

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  1. 1In which year did .site enter the root zone?

  2. 2Who runs the .site registry?

  3. 3Can the public register names under .site?