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What does .fun mean?

.fun is a generic top-level domain introduced in 2016. Cheap and cheerful; announces unseriousness, which is occasionally exactly the brief.
Type
Generic TLD
Introduced
2016
Typical price
~$2 first yr, ~$25 renewal

Registry operator: Radix Technologies Inc. — per the IANA root database.

Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.

What .fun is actually used for

Fine for a party invite site or a weekend game. The renewal spread is the usual bargain-TLD trap.

Is .fun a country code or generic domain?

.fun is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.

Who runs .fun?

.fun is operated by Radix Technologies Inc.. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2016.

Can anyone register a .fun domain?

Yes — .fun 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: Cheap and cheerful; announces unseriousness, which is occasionally exactly the brief. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .fun review.

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