All TLDs / .locus

What is .locus?

The short answer
.locus is a brand top-level domain, operated by Locus Analytics LLC. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
Locus Analytics LLC

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .locus a real domain extension?

Yes — .locus is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .locus?

.locus is operated by Locus Analytics LLC, per the IANA root database.

What is .locus used for?

.locus is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Locus Analytics LLC and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .locus domain?

No. .locus is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.