.play Domain
.play is a brand gTLD delegated in 2015 and managed by Charleston Road Registry, the Google entity. Tied to the Google Play ecosystem, it is a completely closed registry with no public registration.
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About the .PLAY domain
What is the .PLAY domain?
This extension is tied to the Google Play ecosystem, and remains a completely closed registry for the exclusive use of Google and its affiliated entities. There is no public registration process through commercial registrars: there is no pool of expired or available domains for public acquisition, backordering is not possible, and any search or registration attempt through any registrar platform will show the domain as unavailable or return an error message.
.play is a closed extension for Google's exclusive use, tied to its Google Play ecosystem. There is no public registration process through commercial registrars: any search or registration attempt will show the domain as unavailable. It is not available for public registration under any circumstances. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.
Uses of .PLAY
Who is the .PLAY domain for?
These are the most common situations where .PLAY is the ideal extension.
Internal use tied to Google Play
The only real use of this extension, with no public access.
Not available to the general public
No individual or external company can register a .play domain.
.PLAY vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .PLAY with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .play This page | Exclusive use by Google | Not available to third parties | Not available |
| .com | Any gaming or entertainment project available for registration | None | $14.99/yr |
Registration process
How to register your .PLAY 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 .PLAY domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .PLAY domain
Can I register a .play domain?
No, this extension is for Google's exclusive use and has never been open to public registration.
Can I back-order it for when it becomes available?
No, being a completely closed registry, there is no possibility of backordering or future acquisition.
Who manages the .play domain?
Charleston Road Registry Inc., under Google Inc. It was delegated to the root zone on June 17, 2015.
What alternative does miHosting recommend for a gaming project?
A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.
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