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.games Domain

.games was registered with IANA on 24 May 2016, with initial delegation on 31 May, and passed to Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital) on 2 June 2021. It has over 85,000 registered domains, with 78.71% active in the DNS zone, and Cloudflare has a notable presence among top registrars.

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

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About the .GAMES domain

What is the .GAMES domain?

.games is a generic top-level domain registered in the IANA database on 24 May 2016, with initial delegation on 31 May of that same year, and managed by Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital, formerly Donuts Inc.) since 2 June 2021. It has over 85,000 domains worldwide, with 78.71% active in the DNS zone. The registrar profile is led by GoDaddy (12.24%) and Namecheap (11.44%), followed by Squarespace, Name.com and, notably, Cloudflare (2.35%) — a registrar common among developers and technical projects, consistent with this extension's use by game studios and independent developers.
Extension .GAMES
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2016
Registry Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital, formerly Donuts Inc.); initial delegation on 31 May 2016, transferred to the current operator on 2 June 2021
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .GAMES

Who is the .GAMES domain for?

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

Game studios and developers

The most direct use: studios, indies and developers showcasing their games.

Esports platforms and competitions

Tournaments, leagues and esports events.

Streamers and gaming content creators

Creators sharing gameplay, reviews or content about video games.

Gamer communities and forums

Discussion spaces focused on specific titles or genres.

Video game and merchandise stores

Retail focused on selling games, consoles and related products.

Technical game-development projects

Cloudflare's presence among registrars confirms real use among technical profiles in the sector.

.GAMES vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.games This page Video games, esports and gaming communities None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.gg Gaming (a very popular extension in the sector) None Contact us
.app Apps and software in general None Contact us

Registration process

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Complete registration

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

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Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .GAMES domain

Who manages the .games domain?

Dog Beach, LLC, part of Identity Digital, since June 2021. It was registered with IANA on 24 May 2016.

Does .games have good real adoption?

Yes, with 78.71% of registered domains actually active, most correspond to gaming projects with a published site.

Are there restrictions on registering a .games domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove activity in the video game sector.

Why does Cloudflare appear among .games' registrars?

Cloudflare is popular among developers and technical profiles, consistent with this extension's use by game studios and development projects.

How much does a .games domain cost?

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

Can I register my .games domain with miHosting?

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The .games domain was registered with IANA on 24 May 2016 and has been managed by Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital) since 2021. With over 85,000 domains registered and 78.71% actually active, its registrar profile — led by GoDaddy and Namecheap, with a Cloudflare presence — confirms solid real adoption among game studios, esports and gaming communities. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your gaming project.