All TLDs / .obi

What is .obi?

The short answer
.obi is a brand top-level domain, operated by OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA. 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
OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA

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

Is .obi a real domain extension?

Yes — .obi 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 .obi?

.obi is operated by OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA, per the IANA root database.

What is .obi used for?

.obi is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .obi domain?

No. .obi 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.