What is .グーグル?
.グーグル entered the DNS root zone on November 20, 2014, 11 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, .グーグル is stored as the ASCII string xn--qcka1pmc (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
Charleston Road Registry Inc. operates a large portfolio of 46 TLDs, including .ads, .android, .app, .boo and .cal.
On the technical side, .グーグル is served by 5 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .グーグル, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
45 other TLDs share this operator.
.グーグル FAQ
What does .グーグル mean?
.グーグル is Japanese for "Google". It's a generic top-level domain, stored in the DNS as xn--qcka1pmc.
What country is .グーグル?
None. .グーグル is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .グーグル domain extension?
Charleston Road Registry Inc. operates .グーグル as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .グーグル created?
.グーグル was delegated to the DNS root zone on November 20, 2014.
Is .グーグル a valid domain?
Yes. .グーグル is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .グーグル addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .グーグル domain?
.グーグル names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Charleston Road Registry Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .グーグル DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .グーグル.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 11, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
