Over 124,000 domains — one of the most successful extensionsDistributed across over 240 different registrarsNo registration restrictions

.media Domain

.media was registered with IANA on 3 April 2014, originally delegated to Grand Glen, LLC and transferred to Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital) in 2018. It now exceeds 124,000 registered domains, distributed across over 240 different registrars, with 77.57% active in the DNS zone.

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

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About the .MEDIA domain

What is the .MEDIA domain?

.media is a generic top-level domain registered in the IANA database on 3 April 2014, originally delegated to Grand Glen, LLC and transferred to Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital) in 2018 as part of a broader portfolio transfer. It is one of the most successful new extensions of ICANN's entire program: it exceeds 124,000 domains registered worldwide, with 77.57% active in the DNS zone. The registrar profile is led by GoDaddy (19.45%) and Namecheap (8.56%), followed by Squarespace and Dynadot, but the most notable feature is that over 240 different registrars offer the extension, reflecting an extraordinarily broad commercial distribution.
Extension .MEDIA
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital); originally delegated to Grand Glen, LLC in 2014, transferred in 2018 as part of a broader portfolio transfer
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .MEDIA

Who is the .MEDIA domain for?

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

Digital media outlets

The most direct use: online newspapers, digital magazines and news portals.

Audiovisual production companies

Companies producing video, film or television content.

Radio and podcasts

Digital broadcasters and audio content platforms.

Communications and PR agencies

Companies specialized in media management and corporate communications.

Multimedia content studios

Companies combining different formats: video, audio, text and image.

Media analytics platforms

Services focused on monitoring and analyzing media presence.

.MEDIA vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.media This page Media outlets and audiovisual content None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.news News specifically None Contact us
.tv Television and video in general None formal Contact us

Registration process

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

Frequently asked questions about the .MEDIA domain

Who manages the .media domain?

Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital), since 2018. It was previously under Grand Glen, LLC since its IANA registration in April 2014.

Why is .media so popular?

With over 124,000 domains registered and a distribution across over 240 different registrars, it is one of the most commercially successful new extensions of ICANN's entire program.

Are there restrictions on registering a .media domain?

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

How much does a .media domain cost?

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

Can I register my .media domain with miHosting?

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

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The .media domain was registered with IANA on 3 April 2014 and has been managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital) since 2018. With over 124,000 domains registered — distributed across over 240 different registrars — and 77.57% actually active, it is one of the most successful new extensions of ICANN's entire program. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your media outlet.