Over 26,000 domains registeredEspecially long ICANN approval over free-expression concernsNo registration restrictions

.gay Domain

.gay was registered with IANA on 19 July 2019, following one of the longest and most debated approval processes in ICANN's new-gTLD program, centered on protecting free expression and preventing registries in countries with restrictive legislation toward the LGBTQ+ community from blocking its use. It has over 26,000 registered domains.

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2019 Year created

gTLD Extension type (IANA)

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Open Registration restrictions

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About the .GAY domain

What is the .GAY domain?

.gay is a generic top-level domain that had one of the longest and most debated approval processes in ICANN's entire new-gTLD program. While other extensions from its same generation mostly launched between 2013 and 2015, .gay was not formally registered with IANA until 19 July 2019, after years of review focused on guaranteeing freedom of expression and non-discrimination, preventing governments or registries from blocking its use in countries with legislation restrictive toward the LGBTQ+ community. It was originally delegated to Top Level Design, LLC and transferred to Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry) in June 2023. It has over 26,000 domains worldwide, with 69.01% active in the DNS zone. The registrar profile is led by Namecheap (24.39%) and Porkbun (12.88%), both known for their strong privacy policies, consistent with the personal and community-driven nature of many projects registered under this extension.

Extension .GAY

IANA type gTLD

Created in 2019

Registry Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry); originally delegated to Top Level Design, LLC following an especially long and debated ICANN approval process over free-expression concerns, transferred to the current operator in June 2023

Restrictions None

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .GAY

Who is the .GAY domain for?

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

LGBTQ+ communities and organizations

The most direct use: associations, groups and community spaces for LGBTQ+ people.

LGBTQ+ media and informational content

Publications and blogs focused on news and topics relevant to the community.

Pride events and celebrations

Sites for events, marches and celebrations related to LGBTQ+ Pride.

Inclusive businesses and brands

Companies wanting to reinforce their commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Dating platforms and social community

Relationship and social-connection services specifically aimed at this community.

Personal projects with enhanced privacy

The registrar profile, with a strong Namecheap and Porkbun presence, suggests real use with particular attention to privacy.

.GAY vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.gay This page	LGBTQ+ community, media and businesses	None	Contact us
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year
.lgbt	LGBTQ+ community (alternative)	None	Contact us
.pride	Pride events and celebrations (if available)	None	Contact us

Registration process

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Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .GAY domain

Why did .gay take so long to launch?

It had one of the longest approval processes in ICANN's program, focused on guaranteeing freedom of expression and preventing governments or registries from restricting its use in countries with legislation against the LGBTQ+ community. It was formally registered in 2019.

Who manages the .gay domain?

Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry), since June 2023. It was previously under Top Level Design, LLC since its IANA registration in July 2019.

Are there restrictions on registering a .gay domain?

No. It is an extension open to anyone or any project, with no need to prove membership in the community.

Why do Namecheap and Porkbun have such a large share of .gay?

Both registrars are known for their strong privacy policies, consistent with the personal nature of many projects registered under this extension.

How much does a .gay domain cost?

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

Can I register my .gay domain with miHosting?

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The .gay domain had one of the longest and most debated approval processes in ICANN's new-gTLD program, centered on guaranteeing freedom of expression, and was not formally registered with IANA until 19 July 2019. Managed by Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry) since 2023, it has over 26,000 domains registered, with a registrar profile — led by Namecheap and Porkbun, both with strong privacy policies — consistent with real use by LGBTQ+ communities, media and businesses. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your project.