What is .орг?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .орг on March 5, 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.
In the DNS, .орг is stored as the ASCII string xn--c1avg (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
Public Interest Registry also runs 10 other TLDs, including .charity, .foundation, .gives, .giving and .ngo.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .орг, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .орг haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.xn--c1avg).
Same registry, other endings
10 other TLDs share this operator.
.орг FAQ
What does .орг mean?
.орг is a generic top-level domain named for the word "орг", and it's aimed at community, nonprofit & causes. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .орг used for?
.орг is mostly used for community, nonprofit & causes. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .орг?
None. .орг is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .орг domain extension?
Public Interest Registry operates .орг as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .орг created?
.орг was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 5, 2014.
Is .орг a valid domain?
Yes. .орг is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .орг addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .орг domain?
.орг names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Public Interest Registry's policy if you're unsure.
Is .орг DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .орг.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 14, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
