1,789 domains, 78% actually activeAmerican spelling of "theatre" (versus the British .theatre)No registration restrictions

.theater Domain

.theater was registered with IANA on 30 April 2015, the same date as .hockey, .run and .taxi. It has 1,789 registered domains, with a notable 77.86% active in the DNS zone, in its American spelling.

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2015 Year created

gTLD Extension type (IANA)

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Open Registration restrictions

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About the .THEATER domain

What is the .THEATER domain?

.theater is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital, registered in the IANA database on 30 April 2015 — the same date as .hockey, .run and .taxi. It uses the American spelling of "theater," as opposed to its sister extension .theatre, which uses the British spelling. It has 1,789 domains worldwide, with a notable 77.86% active in the DNS zone — far higher than .theatre's adoption, which barely reaches 186 domains. The registrar profile is led by GoDaddy (9.22%), followed by Dynadot, Namecheap, Squarespace and 1&1 IONOS, with a fairly balanced split.

Extension .THEATER

IANA type gTLD

Created in 2015

Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital); registered the same day as .hockey, .run and .taxi

Restrictions None

Registration On request

Renewal On request

Uses of .THEATER

Who is the .THEATER domain for?

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

Theater companies and venues

The most direct use: theaters and theater companies looking for a clear domain.

Theater ticket sales

Ticketing platforms focused on theater productions.

Drama schools

Training centers for acting and performing arts.

Theater festivals

Events and competitions focused on the performing arts.

Theater criticism and specialized media

Publications focused on reviews and news from the theater world.

Historic and heritage theaters

Venues with historical value dedicated to the performing arts.

.THEATER vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension	Best for	Restrictions	Registration price
.theater This page	Theaters, companies and performing arts (American spelling)	None	Contact us
.theatre	The same extension in British spelling (much lower adoption)	None	Contact us
.com	Any project	None	$14.99/year
.show	Shows and programs in general	None	Contact us

Registration process

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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 .THEATER domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .THEATER domain

What's the difference between .theater and .theatre?

Both represent the same concept but with different spellings: .theater is the American form and .theatre the British. .theater has much higher real adoption (1,789 domains versus 186).

Who manages the .theater domain?

Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital. It was registered with IANA on 30 April 2015, along with .hockey, .run and .taxi.

Are there restrictions on registering a .theater domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove theater-related activity.

How much does a .theater domain cost?

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

Can I register my .theater domain with miHosting?

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The .theater domain was registered with IANA on 30 April 2015, along with .hockey, .run and .taxi, and is managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital). With 1,789 domains registered and a notable 77.86% actually active — far higher than its sister extension .theatre — it is the variant with the best real adoption for representing the concept of theater. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your theater company.