What is .store?
.store entered the DNS root zone on February 22, 2016, 10 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 .site.
On the technical side, .store 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 .store, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.store).
Same registry, other endings
9 other TLDs share this operator.
.store FAQ
What does .store mean?
.store is a generic top-level domain named for the word "store", and it's aimed at shopping & e-commerce. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .store used for?
.store is mostly used for shopping & e-commerce. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .store?
None. .store is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .store domain extension?
Radix Technologies Inc SEZC operates .store as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .store created?
.store was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 22, 2016.
Is .store a valid domain?
Yes. .store is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .store addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .store domain?
.store 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 .store DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .store.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 27, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
