.blog
The .blog domain extension is a top-level domain (TLD) intended primarily for blogs. It provides a unique and descriptive domain for bloggers to associate their online presence, making it easier for visitors to identify the nature of the site. The extension was made available by Automattic, the parent company of blogging platform WordPress.com, though it can be used no matter which platform a blog is hosted on. This domain extension helps bloggers establish a professional online presence, distinguishing them from non-blogging sites.
Check .blog Domain Availability
Find out if a .blog domain is available for registration.
Registrars (48)
Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS Privacy | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$2.05 $1.88 SPSR86 | $20.18 | $20.18 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal Bitcoin Google Pay Apple Pay Alipay | |
$0.20 ICANN fee added | $2.19 | $30.19 | $26.19 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal Bitcoin |
$0.18 ICANN fee added | £ →$2.63 | £ →$39.83 | £ →$40.03 | £ →$0.00 | Credit Card |
$2.66 | $27.99 | $28.59 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal Check Money Order Bank Transfer | |
$2.99 | $21.69 | $21.69 | $0.00 | Credit Card Bank Transfer Paypal Alipay Bitcoin |
Registration prices from $1.88 to $54.00
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All prices in USD. Prices include ICANN and setup fees. Registration/renewal/transfer prices are for a 1 year period.
About the .blog domain
Intended Usage
General information about how the TLD is expected to be used by registrants.
Blogs
Target Market
The people or entities the TLD is intended to serve.
Blogs
Categories
Classification groups the domain belongs to.
Internet
Domain Level
The number of dot-separated labels in the full domain extension.
Top-level domain
Type
The type of domain (gTLD/ccTLD/grTLD/sTLD/infrastructure/test)
gTLD
New gTLD
If this is considered a new generic top-level domain (i.e. launched by ICANN sometime after 2013).
Yes
All you need to know about .blog domains
.blog Frequently Asked Questions
.blog Policies
Restrictions
Limitations the registry has placed on registrations.
No known restrictions
Local Presence Required
If the registry requires the registrant to have a physical address local to the region.
No
DNSSEC Supported
If the registry's DNS zone supports DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC).
Yes
Premium Domains
If the registry charges higher prices for select "premium" domain names.
Registrations
Minimum registration years
Minimum years that a domain can be registered at time of purchase.
1
Maximum registration years
Maximum years that a domain can be registered at time of purchase.
9
Minimum renewal years
Minimum allowable years that a domain can be renewed.
1
.blog Registry
Registry Website
The registry's website for TLD registration information.
http://nic.blog
WHOIS Server
Host name of registry's server that stores domain registrant contact information.
whois.nic.blog
Sponsor
The ICANN approved sponsoring organization.
Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLC
Sponsor Address
Physical location of sponsoring organization.
60 29th Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110, United States
.blog Domain Syntax
Minimum registerable characters
Minimum label length allowed to be registered.
3
Maximum registerable characters
Maximum label length allowed to be registered.
63
.blog Root Nameservers
The registry's root nameservers that store all registered domain's authoritative nameservers.
Host Name | IPv4 Address | IPv6 Address |
|---|---|---|
a.nic.blog | 194.169.218.94 | 2001:67c:13cc:0:0:0:1:94 |
b.nic.blog | 185.24.64.94 | 2a04:2b00:13cc:0:0:0:1:94 |
c.nic.blog | 212.18.248.94 | 2a04:2b00:13ee:0:0:0:0:94 |
d.nic.blog | 212.18.249.94 | 2a04:2b00:13ff:0:0:0:0:94 |
.blog Launch Schedule
Period | Type | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
Trademark ClaimsTime period when trademark holders will be notified by the Trademark Clearinghouse if a domain is registered matching their mark. | 2016-11-21 | 2017-02-19 | |
Sunrise PhaseTime period for trademark owners to apply for corresponding domains before they are made available to the general public. | 2016-08-18 | 2016-10-17 | |
DelegatedWhen the domain was entered into the DNS root zone. | 2016-05-12 |