Single-registrant brand: Blockbuster (Dish)Historic video rental chain acquired by Dish in 2011Not available for public registration

.blockbuster Domain

.blockbuster is a brand domain delegated in 2016 and reserved exclusively for Dish DBS Corporation, tied to Blockbuster, the historic US video rental chain, acquired by DISH Network in 2011.

2016 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .BLOCKBUSTER domain

What is the .BLOCKBUSTER domain?

The .blockbuster is a single-registrant brand generic top-level domain (gTLD) (.brand), identified under ICANN Specification 13, delegated to the root zone on July 29, 2016, in the name of Dish DBS Corporation, based in Englewood, Colorado.

Blockbuster was a historic US video rental chain whose brand assets were acquired by DISH Network Corporation in 2011 following the original company's bankruptcy. As with the rest of the extensions under Specification 13, .blockbuster is reserved exclusively for Dish's corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.blockbuster is a single-registrant brand extension, identified under ICANN Specification 13. It is reserved exclusively for Dish DBS, tied to the historic Blockbuster video rental brand, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .BLOCKBUSTER
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2016
Registry Dish DBS Corporation, based in Englewood, Colorado
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .BLOCKBUSTER

Who is the .BLOCKBUSTER domain for?

These are the most common situations where .BLOCKBUSTER is the ideal extension.

Corporate use tied to the Blockbuster brand

The only real use of this extension, tied to the brand assets acquired by Dish.

Not available to the general public

No external company or individual can register a .blockbuster domain.

.BLOCKBUSTER vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BLOCKBUSTER with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.blockbuster This page Corporate use by Dish DBS tied to Blockbuster Not available to third parties Not available
.ollo Corporate use by the same company (a different extension) Not available to third parties Not available

Registration process

How to register your .BLOCKBUSTER domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .BLOCKBUSTER domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .BLOCKBUSTER domain

Can I register a .blockbuster domain?

No, this extension is reserved exclusively for the corporate use of Dish DBS.

What was Blockbuster?

A historic US video rental chain, whose brand assets DISH Network acquired in 2011 following its bankruptcy.

Who manages the .blockbuster domain?

Dish DBS Corporation, based in Englewood, Colorado. It was delegated to the root zone on July 29, 2016.

Is there any commercial way to get a .blockbuster domain?

No, there are no registrars offering this extension to the public.

What alternative does miHosting recommend?

A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.

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The .blockbuster domain is the brand extension of the historic chain Blockbuster, owned by Dish DBS. Not available to the public. Contact our team about alternatives such as our professional hosting.