What is .موقع?
.موقع entered the DNS root zone on May 28, 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.
In the DNS, .موقع is stored as the ASCII string xn--4gbrim (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
On the technical side, .موقع 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 .موقع, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.xn--4gbrim).
.موقع FAQ
What does .موقع mean?
.موقع is Arabic for "site". It's a generic top-level domain, stored in the DNS as xn--4gbrim.
What is .موقع used for?
.موقع 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 .موقع?
None. .موقع is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .موقع domain extension?
Helium TLDs Ltd operates .موقع as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .موقع created?
.موقع was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 28, 2014.
Is .موقع a valid domain?
Yes. .موقع is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .موقع addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .موقع domain?
.موقع names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Helium TLDs Ltd's policy if you're unsure.
Is .موقع DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .موقع.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed November 17, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
