4,084 domains, 75% actually activeA word shared by Spanish, German, Italian and PortugueseNo registration restrictions

.gratis Domain

.gratis was registered with IANA on 17 April 2014 — the same date as six other extensions from the same batch. It has 4,084 registered domains, with 74.85% active in the DNS zone. Since the word is shared by Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese, it is especially appealing outside the English-speaking market.

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

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About the .GRATIS domain

What is the .GRATIS domain?

.gratis is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital, registered in the IANA database on 17 April 2014 — the same date as .discount, .exchange, .fail, .financial, .fund and .furniture, seven extensions launched in the same batch. It was originally delegated to Pioneer Tigers, LLC and passed to Binky Moon in March 2018. It has 4,084 domains worldwide, with 74.85% active in the DNS zone. A distinctive feature of this extension is that "gratis" means the same thing in Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese, which explains the presence of 1&1 IONOS (German) among the top registrars, alongside Namecheap, GoDaddy and Dynadot.
Extension .GRATIS
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital); originally delegated to Pioneer Tigers, LLC in 2014, transferred in March 2018. Registered the same day as .discount, .exchange, .fail, .financial, .fund and .furniture
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .GRATIS

Who is the .GRATIS domain for?

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

Free resources and downloads

The most direct use: platforms offering content, software or resources at no cost.

Promotions and free samples

Sites focused on offers, coupons or free samples for the user.

Free online courses and training

Educational platforms offering training content with no access cost.

Projects in German, Italian and Portuguese-speaking markets

1&1 IONOS's presence confirms adoption in the German market too, thanks to the word's shared meaning.

Apps and tools with a free tier

Software offering a free usage tier as an acquisition strategy.

Giveaways and promotional gifts

Campaigns focused on giveaways or promotional gifts at no cost to the participant.

.GRATIS vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.gratis This page Free resources, promotions and content None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.free Free offerings in English-speaking markets (if available) None Contact us
.deals Offers and promotions in general None Contact us

Registration process

How to register your .GRATIS domain at miHosting

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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.

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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.

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Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .GRATIS domain

Who manages the .gratis domain?

Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital), since March 2018. It was previously under Pioneer Tigers, LLC since its IANA registration in April 2014.

Why is .gratis interesting for several European markets?

"Gratis" means the same thing in Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese, making it especially appealing and easy to understand outside the English-speaking market.

Are there restrictions on registering a .gratis domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no restrictions of any kind.

What other extensions launched the same day as .gratis?

.discount, .exchange, .fail, .financial, .fund and .furniture, all registered on 17 April 2014.

How much does a .gratis domain cost?

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

Can I register my .gratis domain with miHosting?

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

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The .gratis domain was registered with IANA on 17 April 2014, along with six other extensions, and is managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital). With 4,084 domains registered and 74.85% actually active, its multilingual appeal — "gratis" means the same thing in Spanish, German, Italian and Portuguese — is reflected in 1&1 IONOS's presence among registrars. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your project.