Managed by Public Interest Registry (PIR), operator of .orgVery limited adoption: just over 7,300 domains worldwideNo formal registration restrictions

.charity Domain

.charity is managed by Public Interest Registry (PIR), the same nonprofit organization that operates .org, and was formally registered with IANA on 17 May 2018 — several years after most extensions from its same generation. It has very limited adoption, with just over 7,300 domains registered worldwide.

2018 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .CHARITY domain

What is the .CHARITY domain?

.charity is a generic top-level domain managed by Public Interest Registry (PIR), the same nonprofit responsible for .org, with Identity Digital operating the technical backend. It was formally registered in the IANA database on 17 May 2018, several years later than most extensions from its generation (2012-2014), suggesting a more cautious launch process given PIR's public-interest commitments. Despite being built specifically for the charity and nonprofit sector, its adoption has been very limited: barely over 7,300 domains registered worldwide, a low figure even compared to other niche extensions. The registrar profile — led by GoDaddy, Namecheap and, notably, Squarespace — points to real-world use dominated by small, local organizations building their site with simple website builders, rather than large international foundations.
Extension .CHARITY
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2018
Registry Public Interest Registry (PIR), the same operator as .org; technical backend operated by Identity Digital
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .CHARITY

Who is the .CHARITY domain for?

These are the most common situations where .CHARITY is the ideal extension.

Nonprofits and charitable associations

The main and most direct use of the extension: charitable organizations wanting to reinforce their "nonprofit" identity in their own domain.

Foundations and fundraising campaigns

One-off fundraising campaigns or solidarity projects looking for a clear, recognizable domain.

Community and parish-based initiatives

Small local initiatives or those linked to religious communities managing aid or donations.

Nonprofit educational and cultural associations

Organizations in the education or culture space operating as charitable entities.

Small nonprofits with simple Squarespace-built sites

The real registrar pattern for .charity shows a strong Squarespace presence, consistent with small organizations prioritizing simplicity.

Organizations already on .org reinforcing their charitable message

Organizations with a presence on .org adding .charity as a more explicit complementary domain.

.CHARITY vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CHARITY with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.charity This page Nonprofits and charitable organizations None formal Contact us
.org Nonprofit organizations in general None formal Contact us
.ngo Verified NGOs Eligibility verification Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .CHARITY domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .CHARITY domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .CHARITY domain

Who manages the .charity domain?

Public Interest Registry (PIR), the same organization that manages .org. The technical backend is operated by Identity Digital.

When was .charity launched?

It was formally registered with IANA on 17 May 2018, later than most extensions from its generation, suggesting a more gradual commercial launch.

Why does .charity have so few registered domains?

With just over 7,300 registrations worldwide, it is one of the lowest-adoption extensions among those targeting a specific sector. The registrar profile, with a strong Squarespace presence, suggests real use by small organizations.

Are there any requirements to register a .charity domain?

There are no formal verification requirements imposed by the registry, unlike extensions such as .ngo. Anyone or any organization can register it.

Is .charity or .org better for a nonprofit?

.org has much greater general recognition and adoption, while .charity communicates the charitable nature more explicitly, though with a much smaller user base.

Can I register my .charity domain with miHosting?

Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.

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The .charity domain is managed by Public Interest Registry (PIR), the same operator as .org, and was formally registered with IANA on 17 May 2018. Despite being built for the charitable sector, real adoption is very low: just over 7,300 domains worldwide, with a registrar profile — GoDaddy, Namecheap and Squarespace leading — pointing to use dominated by small nonprofits with simple websites rather than large foundations. It has no formal registration restrictions: any organization can use it to reinforce its charitable identity as an alternative to the more generic .org. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your organization's website.