Over 39,000 domains registered, 85% actually activeReal-world use aligned with its meaning: parishes and churchesDominated by GoDaddy and Squarespace, simple website builders

.church Domain

.church was registered with IANA on 8 May 2014 and today has over 39,000 registered domains, with 85.09% active in the DNS zone — one of the highest real-use rates among new extensions. It is managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .CHURCH domain

What is the .CHURCH domain?

.church is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It was registered in the IANA database on 8 May 2014 and, more than a decade later, has over 39,000 domains registered worldwide, of which a notable 85.09% are actually active in the DNS zone. This real-use rate is among the highest of any themed new extension, indicating that the vast majority of those registering a .church domain actually publish a website. The registrar profile confirms it: GoDaddy leads with over 30% market share, followed by Namecheap and, notably, Squarespace — all website builders aimed at non-technical users, consistent with real-world use by parishes, religious communities and small churches building their own site without needing a developer.
Extension .CHURCH
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital, formerly Donuts Inc.)
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .CHURCH

Who is the .CHURCH domain for?

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

Local parishes and churches

The main use, best reflected in the real adoption data: religious communities publishing service times, contact info and activities.

Religious communities and ministries

Groups and ministries organizing activities, Bible studies or gatherings under their own domain.

Religious events: weddings, retreats and conferences

Sites dedicated to one-off events organized by a religious community.

Donations and community fundraising

Pages for managing contributions and fundraising campaigns for the congregation.

Religious education and catechism

Educational resources and formation materials aimed at the faith community.

Live-streaming services and Mass

Churches that stream their services live and centralize access from their .church domain.

.CHURCH vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.church This page Parishes, churches and religious communities None Contact us
.faith Faith communities in general None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.org Nonprofit organizations None formal Contact us

Registration process

How to register your .CHURCH 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 .CHURCH domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .CHURCH domain

Who manages the .church domain?

Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It was registered with IANA on 8 May 2014.

Why does .church have such a high real-use rate?

85.09% of registered domains are actually active in the DNS zone, one of the highest ratios among themed new extensions, indicating most registrations correspond to real websites rather than parked domains.

Who actually registers .church domains?

The registrar profile — led by GoDaddy with a strong Squarespace presence — points to parishes and small religious communities building their site with simple builders, without needing technical skills.

Are there restrictions on registering a .church domain?

No. It is an open-registration extension, available to anyone or any organization without needing to prove religious affiliation.

Is .church a good choice for my parish website?

Yes, it is one of the themed extensions with the best demonstrated real adoption, since most registrations correspond to actually published sites.

Can I register my .church domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .church domain was registered with IANA on 8 May 2014 and is managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital). With over 39,000 domains registered and 85.09% actually active in DNS, it is one of the themed extensions with the best real adoption in the new-gTLD market. Its registrar profile, led by GoDaddy and Squarespace, confirms the expected pattern: parishes, religious communities and small churches building their own site simply. It is an open extension with no restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your community's website.