What does .web mean?
Registry operator: VeriSign, Inc. — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .web is actually used for
The .web saga is the greatest soap opera in DNS history: proposed in the 1990s, fought over in ICANN's 2012 round, auctioned for a record $135 million to a Verisign-backed bidder, then litigated for years — and now, finally, in the root. The open question is whether a TLD can build meaning from scratch in 2026, or whether .web arrived a decade after its moment. Land-grab pricing on good names may be the real opportunity.
Is .web a country code or generic domain?
.web is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .web?
.web is operated by VeriSign, Inc.. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2026.
Can anyone register a .web domain?
Yes — .web 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 most-awaited TLD in internet history is finally real — after a $135M auction and nearly a decade of litigation. Fresh inventory, unproven recognition. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .web review.