.forum Domain
.forum was registered with IANA on 11 June 2015, with formal delegation approved on 26 June that same year. It has over 74,000 registered domains, with a notable 84.35% active in the DNS zone, and its registrar market is very fragmented, with no leader exceeding 5%.
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About the .FORUM domain
What is the .FORUM domain?
Uses of .FORUM
Who is the .FORUM domain for?
These are the most common situations where .FORUM is the ideal extension.
Online discussion forums and communities
The most direct use, best reflected in the data: discussion communities on any topic.
Gaming forums
Communities dedicated to discussing video games, strategies and industry news.
Technical support and help forums
Spaces where users help each other with technical or product issues.
Corporate and customer-support forums
Companies creating discussion spaces for their customers or users.
Hobby and interest communities
Forums focused on shared interests, from collecting to sports.
Academic and professional forums
Discussion spaces specialized in a specific professional or academic field.
.FORUM vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .FORUM with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .forum This page | Forums and discussion communities in general | None | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .community | Communities and associations in general | None | Contact us |
| .chat | Messaging and chat communities | None | Contact us |
Registration process
How to register your .FORUM domain at miHosting
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.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .FORUM domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .FORUM domain
Who manages the .forum domain?
Fegistry, LLC, with Tucows Registry Services as technical backend. It was registered with IANA on 11 June 2015.
Why is .forum's registrar market so fragmented?
No registrar exceeds 5% share, indicating very widely distributed adoption across thousands of different online communities, with no concentration in any single provider.
Does .forum have good real adoption?
Yes, with 84.35% of registered domains actually active in DNS, it is one of the highest real-use rates analyzed.
Are there restrictions on registering a .forum domain?
No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove any type of activity.
How much does a .forum domain cost?
Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.
Can I register my .forum domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.
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