Open to anyone, part of Google's catalogNo eligibility requirementsPopular among developers for its use in programming

.foo Domain

.foo is a Google gTLD, delegated in 2014 and available for public registration. It is part of Google Registry's open extension catalog, alongside .dad, .day, .zip, or .channel.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .FOO domain

What is the .FOO domain?

The .foo is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated to the root zone on March 20, 2014, and managed by Charleston Road Registry Inc., under Google Inc.

This extension is part of the catalog of domains Google Registry offers openly to the general public, alongside other extensions such as .dad, .day, .boo, .zip, .mov, .nexus, .page, .new, or .channel, with no specific eligibility requirement. The term "foo" is widely recognized in computer programming as a filler or placeholder word (along with "bar," forming the classic "foo/bar"), commonly used in code examples and technical documentation, which has made this extension a particularly popular choice among developers and tech projects.
Extension .FOO
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Charleston Road Registry Inc., operated under Google Inc.
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .FOO

Who is the .FOO domain for?

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

Development and tech projects

The most popular use: leveraging "foo"'s classic programming connotation.

Any project with no specific restrictions

Being in Google's open catalog, anyone can register an available name.

Brands looking for a short, memorable name

A brief extension, useful for projects valuing name brevity.

.FOO vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.foo This page Any project, especially tech None Inquire
.dev Software development projects None Inquire

Registration process

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01

Check availability

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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 .FOO domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .FOO domain

Why is .foo popular among programmers?

Because "foo" is a classic filler term used in code examples, along with "bar".

Do I need any special requirement to register a .foo?

No, it's part of Google's open extension catalog, with no eligibility requirements.

Who manages the .foo domain?

Charleston Road Registry Inc., under Google Inc. It was delegated to the root zone on March 20, 2014.

How much does a .foo domain cost?

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

Can I register my .foo domain with miHosting?

Yes, with no eligibility restrictions. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.

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