What does .app mean?
Registry operator: Charleston Road Registry Inc. — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .app is actually used for
cash.app proved this TLD at massive scale. Use it for the product surface; plenty of companies pair product.app with a .com or .ai for the corporate site. Same registry-enforced HTTPS as .dev.
Is .app a country code or generic domain?
.app is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .app?
.app is operated by Charleston Road Registry Inc.. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2018.
Can anyone register a .app domain?
Yes — .app is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: The obvious home for an app. Clear, cheap, HTTPS-enforced — just remember it promises an app, not a company. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .app review.