What does .world mean?
Registry operator: Binky Moon, LLC — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .world is actually used for
Works when the product genuinely is a world (games, metaverse-ish products, festivals). Sam Altman literally bought world.org for World/Worldcoin — the ambitious-TLD lane is real.
Is .world a country code or generic domain?
.world is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .world?
.world is operated by Binky Moon, LLC. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2015.
Can anyone register a .world domain?
Yes — .world 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: Grandiose in a useful way — good for immersive brands, events, and anything selling a universe. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .world review.