.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.
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About the .CHARITY domain
What is the .CHARITY domain?
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
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 .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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