What is .works?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .works on January 23, 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 14, 2013.
Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .works, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .works haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.works FAQ
What does .works mean?
.works is a generic top-level domain named for the word "works", and it's aimed at business & professional. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .works used for?
.works is mostly used for business & professional. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .works?
None. .works is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .works domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .works as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .works created?
.works was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 23, 2014.
Is .works a valid domain?
Yes. .works is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .works addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .works domain?
.works names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .works DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .works.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
