.directory Domain
.directory was registered with IANA on 13 November 2013, the same day as .diamonds. It has over 22,000 registered domains, with 67.94% active in the DNS zone, and GoDaddy dominates the market with a quarter of the total.
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About the .DIRECTORY domain
What is the .DIRECTORY domain?
Uses of .DIRECTORY
Who is the .DIRECTORY domain for?
These are the most common situations where .DIRECTORY is the ideal extension.
Business and professional directories
The most direct use: listings and directories grouping businesses or professionals in a sector or area.
Themed and niche directories
Platforms organizing resources, links or businesses around a specific topic.
Local and proximity directories
Listings focused on businesses and services in a specific city or region.
Link and resource portals
Sites collecting and organizing useful links on a topic or sector.
Association and professional body directories
Official member listings for an organization or professional body.
Organized catalogs and databases
Projects structuring large volumes of information in directory format.
.DIRECTORY vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .DIRECTORY with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .directory This page | Business, professional and resource directories | None | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .guide | Guides and resources in general | None | Contact us |
| .diamonds | Jewelers (registered the same day) | None | Contact us |
Registration process
How to register your .DIRECTORY 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 .DIRECTORY domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .DIRECTORY domain
Who manages the .directory domain?
Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It was registered with IANA on 13 November 2013.
Why do .directory and .diamonds share a registration date?
Both extensions were registered on the same day, 13 November 2013, as part of the same launch batch during ICANN's new-gTLD expansion.
Why does .directory have a somewhat lower real-use ratio?
With 67.94% of domains active in DNS, it is somewhat below the average for similar extensions, suggesting a slightly higher share of speculative registrations without published content.
Are there restrictions on registering a .directory domain?
No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove any type of activity.
How much does a .directory domain cost?
Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.
Can I register my .directory domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.
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