Over 32,000 domains, 77% actually activeSquarespace is the top registrar — real use by communitiesNo registration restrictions

.community Domain

.community was registered with IANA on 23 January 2014 and has over 32,000 registered domains, with 76.83% active in the DNS zone. Notably, Squarespace is the leading registrar, ahead of even GoDaddy, confirming real-world use centered on associations and communities.

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

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About the .COMMUNITY domain

What is the .COMMUNITY domain?

.community is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.), registered in the IANA database on 23 January 2014. It has over 32,000 domains worldwide, with 76.83% active in the DNS zone. The most telling part of its registrar profile is that Squarespace leads with 13.06% of the total, ahead of even GoDaddy (11.30%) and Namecheap (9.05%) — an unusual pattern, since GoDaddy typically ranks first for most extensions. This confirms that .community's real-world use is strongly tied to homeowner associations, neighborhood communities and grassroots organizations building simple sites with accessible website builders.
Extension .COMMUNITY
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 .COMMUNITY

Who is the .COMMUNITY domain for?

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

Homeowner and neighborhood associations

The use best reflected in the real data: residential communities and neighborhood associations with an online presence.

Online forums and communities of shared interest

Discussion spaces and exchanges for groups with shared hobbies or interests.

Grassroots nonprofit organizations

Base-level entities that provide services or represent a specific group.

Hobby and interest communities

Groups organized around a shared hobby, from sports to art or technology.

Educational and alumni communities

Networks of alumni, parents or groups linked to an educational institution.

Sites built with simple website builders

Squarespace's lead among registrars confirms many communities set up their site without custom development.

.COMMUNITY vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.community This page Associations, communities and grassroots organizations None Contact us
.org Nonprofit organizations in general None formal Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.group Groups and collectives in general None Contact us

Registration process

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

Frequently asked questions about the .COMMUNITY domain

Who manages the .community domain?

Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It was registered with IANA on 23 January 2014.

Why is Squarespace the top registrar for .community?

It's an unusual pattern: Squarespace outranks even GoDaddy in market share for this extension, suggesting real-world use dominated by communities and associations that prioritize simple, fast-to-build sites.

Are there restrictions on registering a .community domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove the community nature of the project.

Is .community a good choice for my homeowner association?

Yes, the real adoption data confirms it is one of the extensions most used precisely for this type of project.

How much does a .community domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.

Can I register my .community domain with miHosting?

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

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The .community domain was registered with IANA on 23 January 2014 and is managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital). With over 32,000 domains registered and 76.83% actually active, its registrar profile — unusually led by Squarespace ahead of GoDaddy — confirms real-world use strongly aligned with its meaning: homeowner associations, online communities and grassroots organizations. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your community.