What is .world?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .world on September 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 June 12, 2014.
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 .world, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .world haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.world FAQ
What does .world mean?
.world is a generic top-level domain named for the word "world", and it's aimed at travel & hospitality. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .world used for?
.world is mostly used for travel & hospitality. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .world?
None. .world is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .world domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .world as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .world created?
.world was delegated to the DNS root zone on September 19, 2014.
Is .world a valid domain?
Yes. .world is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .world addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .world domain?
.world 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 .world DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .world.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
