Over 36,700 domains, 80% actually activeStrong presence of Squarespace and 1&1 IONOS (German market)No registration restrictions

.education Domain

.education was registered with IANA on 19 December 2013 and has over 36,700 registered domains, with 80.13% active in the DNS zone. GoDaddy leads the market, but Squarespace and 1&1 IONOS also have a notable presence.

2013 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .EDUCATION domain

What is the .EDUCATION domain?

.education is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.), registered in the IANA database on 19 December 2013. It has over 36,700 domains worldwide, with a notable 80.13% active in the DNS zone. The registrar profile is led by GoDaddy (22.89%), but Squarespace stands out particularly in second place (9.55%) — well ahead of Namecheap (5.10%) — suggesting significant real use by small schools building their site simply, alongside a presence from 1&1 IONOS (3.74%), which also indicates adoption in the German market.
Extension .EDUCATION
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2013
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital, formerly Donuts Inc.)
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .EDUCATION

Who is the .EDUCATION domain for?

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

Schools and educational institutions

The most direct use: schools and educational centers wanting a clear, recognizable domain.

Universities and higher-education institutions

Higher-education institutions complementing their main institutional domain.

Private academies and training centers

Language academies, exam-prep centers or specialized vocational training.

E-learning platforms and online courses

Digital education services offering remote learning.

Small schools with simple Squarespace-built sites

Squarespace's strong presence among registrars confirms notable real use by small institutions.

Educational institutions in the German market

1&1 IONOS's presence suggests significant adoption in Germany too.

.EDUCATION vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.education This page Schools, academies and training in general None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.school Schools specifically None Contact us
.academy Academies and training centers None Contact us

Registration process

How to register your .EDUCATION 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 .EDUCATION domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .EDUCATION domain

Who manages the .education domain?

Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It was registered with IANA on 19 December 2013.

Why does Squarespace have such a strong presence in .education?

It ranks second among registrars with 9.55%, well ahead of Namecheap, suggesting many small schools build their site with this simple website builder.

Does .education have good real adoption?

Yes, with 80.13% of registered domains actually active in DNS, most correspond to schools with a published site.

Are there restrictions on registering a .education domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove an education license.

How much does a .education domain cost?

Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.

Can I register my .education domain with miHosting?

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

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The .education domain was registered with IANA on 19 December 2013 and is managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital). With over 36,700 domains registered and 80.13% actually active, its registrar profile — led by GoDaddy, with strong Squarespace and 1&1 IONOS presence — confirms solid real use among educational institutions of all sizes, including notable adoption in the German market. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your school.