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

.wiki is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), aimed at media, news & content. Registry Services, LLC runs the registry under a contract with ICANN.

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What is .wiki?

ICANN's records put the delegation of .wiki on February 19, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on November 7, 2013.

Registry Services, LLC operates a large portfolio of 36 TLDs, including .abogado, .beer, .biz, .blackfriday and .boston.

Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .wiki, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .wiki haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.wiki).

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.wiki FAQ

What does .wiki mean?

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

What is .wiki used for?

.wiki is mostly used for media, news & content. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.

What country is .wiki?

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

Who owns the .wiki domain extension?

Registry Services, LLC operates .wiki as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.

When was .wiki created?

.wiki was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 19, 2014.

Is .wiki a valid domain?

Yes. .wiki is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .wiki addresses work in every browser.

Can I buy a .wiki domain?

.wiki names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Registry Services, LLC's policy if you're unsure.

Is .wiki DNSSEC-signed?

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

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Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 14, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

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