.info domains
Introduced in 2001 as part of ICANN's first round of new gTLD approvals, .info was one of seven extensions added to the original roster of top-level domains alongside .biz, .name, .pro, .aero, .coop, and .museum. It was operated by Afilias from launch, a company that later became part of Identity Digital. Positioned as a global, unrestricted domain for informational content, .info quickly became one of the most registered TLDs in the world and remains among the top ten by total registrations. Unlike .com and .net, which preceded it by over a decade, .info was the first broadly adopted open gTLD to carry an explicit editorial identity.
The .info domain is one of the internet's longest-established and most recognized open extensions, with no registration restrictions and global availability. Originally conceived for informational websites, it has since been used across a wide range of purposes — from reference sites and knowledge bases to business portals and personal projects. With tens of millions of registered domains, .info is a credible and familiar choice for anyone building an information-driven web presence.
What to know
- - One of the original seven new gTLDs approved by ICANN in 2001, making it one of the oldest open extensions beyond .com, .net, and .org.
- - No registration restrictions — open to individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide.
- - Consistently ranks among the top ten most registered domain extensions globally.
- - Originally designed for informational content, but widely used across all categories with no editorial enforcement.
- - Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Afilias), one of the largest and most established domain registry operators.
Who uses .info
Reference & Knowledge Sites
A natural home for encyclopedic, educational, and reference websites where the .info extension reinforces the informational purpose.
Business Information Portals
Well suited for corporate information sites, product documentation hubs, and service description pages where the extension signals a factual, resource-oriented identity.
Personal & Professional Profiles
A clean and affordable option for individuals who want a dedicated informational presence for their career, portfolio, or interests.
NGOs & Public Interest Projects
Widely used by nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and public-interest initiatives that want a neutral, information-first domain identity.
Blogs & Commentary
A practical and cost-effective choice for writers, journalists, and commentators building long-form content destinations.
Naming guidance
Choose a name that clearly signals the topic or subject matter of your site — .info works best when the domain name itself is descriptive and purposeful. Avoid names that could be confused with commercial brands, as .info carries an informational connotation that works against purely transactional site identities. Short, topic-focused names perform best.
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.info vs the alternatives
When to choose a different extension instead.
Choose .org for a nonprofit, community organization, or open-source project where the .org identity carries specific institutional credibility.
Choose .net for a networking, infrastructure, or technology company where the extension has stronger commercial resonance than .info.
Choose .com when maximum global trust and name recognition are the priority and your preferred name is available.
Choose .wiki for a dedicated collaborative knowledge base or encyclopedia-style site where the format itself is central to the identity.
Choose .guide for a how-to, tutorial, or instructional site where a more specific descriptive extension adds clarity.
Pricing
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$34.00/yr
Renew
$34.00/yr
Transfer
$34.00/yr
Registration and renewal prices are the same - no introductory rates.
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