Extension revoked by ICANNFormer extension of CBS Domains Inc., a subsidiary of the US television network CBS, owner of the premium channel Showtime

Domain .showtime — revoked extension, not available for registration

.showtime was delegated to CBS Domains Inc., a subsidiary of the US television network CBS, owner of the premium channel Showtime on July 21, 2016, but its delegation was revoked by ICANN on October 25, 2023. It is no longer present in the internet root zone.

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

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About the .SHOWTIME domain

What is the .SHOWTIME domain?

The .showtime is an extension that is no longer delegated in the internet root zone managed by IANA. It was originally delegated on July 21, 2016 to CBS Domains Inc., a subsidiary of the US television network CBS, owner of the premium channel Showtime, as a brand (.brand) extension under ICANN Specification 13, a sister extension to .cbs, managed by the same company. However, its delegation was revoked on October 25, 2023, and since then no technical registry has operated this extension. While this situation persists, no registrar in the world, including miHosting, can offer registration of names under .showtime.
Registration restrictions

.showtime was an extension delegated to CBS Domains Inc., a subsidiary of the US television network CBS, owner of the premium channel Showtime on July 21, 2016, but ICANN revoked its delegation on October 25, 2023 and it no longer appears in the IANA root zone. It cannot be registered through any registrar, including miHosting.

Extension .SHOWTIME
IANA type gTLD
Created in Not specified
Registry No active registry — formerly delegated to CBS Domains Inc., a subsidiary of the US television network CBS, owner of the premium channel Showtime
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .SHOWTIME

Who is the .SHOWTIME domain for?

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

Former extension of CBS Domains Inc., a subsidiary of the US television network CBS, owner of the premium channel Showtime

Used until its revocation on October 25, 2023.

No operating registry

There is currently no technical registry operating this extension, so it cannot be used for any project.

Does not appear in availability checkers

Since it is not delegated, domain availability checkers cannot verify or register names under this extension.

Active alternatives available

In the meantime, hundreds of active extensions are available to register the name you need.

.SHOWTIME vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.showtime This page Former extension of CBS Domains Inc., a subsidiary of the US television network CBS, owner of the premium channel Showtime Revoked — not available Not available
.com Any project None $14.99/yr
.online Any project None Inquire

Registration process

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Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .SHOWTIME domain

Can I register a .showtime domain?

No. This extension was revoked by ICANN on October 25, 2023 and is no longer delegated in the IANA root zone, so no registrar in the world can offer its registration.

Who owned .showtime?

It was delegated to CBS Domains Inc., a subsidiary of the US television network CBS, owner of the premium channel Showtime from July 21, 2016 until its delegation was revoked.

What does it mean for an extension to be "revoked"?

It means ICANN has formally withdrawn that extension's delegation from the internet root zone, usually because the operator stopped paying registry fees or decided to discontinue the project.

Could it be reactivated in the future?

Unlikely, since these extensions are usually abandoned voluntarily by their original operator.

What alternatives do I have in the meantime?

You can choose from hundreds of active and available extensions — from .com to more sector-specific options.

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The .showtime domain was an extension of CBS Domains Inc., a subsidiary of the US television network CBS, owner of the premium channel Showtime, delegated on July 21, 2016 and revoked by ICANN on October 25, 2023. It is no longer present in the IANA root zone and cannot be registered at miHosting or any other registrar. If you were looking for this extension for your project, we recommend exploring our full catalog of active extensions available for registration.