What is .website?
.website entered the DNS root zone on May 30, 2014, 12 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, .website 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 .website, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.website).
Same registry, other endings
9 other TLDs share this operator.
.website FAQ
What does .website mean?
.website is a generic top-level domain named for the word "website", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .website used for?
.website 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 .website?
None. .website is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .website domain extension?
Radix Technologies Inc SEZC operates .website as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .website created?
.website was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 30, 2014.
Is .website a valid domain?
Yes. .website is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .website addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .website domain?
.website 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 .website DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .website.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 14, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
