Domain .bananarepublic — revoked extension, not available for registration
.bananarepublic was delegated to The Gap, Inc., owner of the Banana Republic fashion chain on July 14, 2016 as a brand (.brand) extension, but its delegation was revoked by ICANN on January 22, 2024. It is no longer present in the internet root zone.
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About the .BANANAREPUBLIC domain
What is the .BANANAREPUBLIC domain?
.bananarepublic was a brand (.brand) extension delegated to The Gap, Inc., owner of the Banana Republic fashion chain on July 14, 2016, but ICANN revoked its delegation on January 22, 2024 and it no longer appears in the IANA root zone. It cannot be registered through any registrar, including miHosting.
Uses of .BANANAREPUBLIC
Who is the .BANANAREPUBLIC domain for?
These are the most common situations where .BANANAREPUBLIC is the ideal extension.
Former brand extension of The Gap, Inc., owner of the Banana Republic fashion chain
Used exclusively for The Gap, Inc., owner of the Banana Republic fashion chain's corporate purposes until its revocation on January 22, 2024.
No operating registry
There is currently no technical registry operating this extension, so it cannot be used for any project.
Does not appear in availability checkers
Since it is not delegated, domain availability checkers cannot verify or register names under this extension.
Active alternatives available
In the meantime, hundreds of active extensions are available to register the name you need.
.BANANAREPUBLIC vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BANANAREPUBLIC with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .bananarepublic This page | Former brand of The Gap, Inc., owner of the Banana Republic fashion chain | Revoked — not available | Not available |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/yr |
| .online | Any project | None | Inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .BANANAREPUBLIC domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .BANANAREPUBLIC domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .BANANAREPUBLIC domain
Can I register a .bananarepublic domain?
No. This extension was revoked by ICANN on January 22, 2024 and is no longer delegated in the IANA root zone, so no registrar in the world can offer its registration.
Who owned .bananarepublic?
It was delegated to The Gap, Inc., owner of the Banana Republic fashion chain from July 14, 2016 until its delegation was revoked.
What does it mean for an extension to be "revoked"?
It means ICANN has formally withdrawn that extension's delegation from the internet root zone, usually because the operator stopped paying registry fees or decided to discontinue its brand extension program.
Could it be reactivated in the future?
Unlikely for revoked brand extensions, since they are usually abandoned voluntarily by the owning company itself.
What alternatives do I have in the meantime?
You can choose from hundreds of active and available extensions — from .com to more sector-specific options.
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