Over 24,000 domains, 80% actually activeGoDaddy and Namecheap together hold close to 26% of the marketNo registration restrictions

.guide Domain

.guide was registered with IANA on 8 May 2014 and has over 24,000 registered domains, with 79.70% active in the DNS zone. GoDaddy and Namecheap together account for close to 26% of the market.

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

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About the .GUIDE domain

What is the .GUIDE domain?

.guide is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.), registered in the IANA database on 8 May 2014. It has over 24,000 domains worldwide, with 79.70% active in the DNS zone. The registrar profile is led by GoDaddy (15.15%) and Namecheap (10.89%), followed by Porkbun, Squarespace and Tucows.
Extension .GUIDE
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital, formerly Donuts Inc.)
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .GUIDE

Who is the .GUIDE domain for?

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

Travel and tourism guides

The most direct use: content focused on recommendations and guides to tourist destinations.

Buying guides and product comparisons

Sites specialized in helping users choose between different purchasing options.

Educational and learning guides

Resources focused on explaining concepts or teaching specific skills.

Technical guides and tutorials

Content specialized in solving technical problems step by step.

Food and dining guides

Restaurant recommendations and culinary experiences in a specific area.

Outdoor activity guides

Content about trails, hiking and outdoor activities.

.GUIDE vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.guide This page Travel, shopping and educational guides None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.tips Tips and recommendations in general None Contact us
.how Tutorials and explanatory content None Contact us

Registration process

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

Frequently asked questions about the .GUIDE domain

Who manages the .guide domain?

Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It was registered with IANA on 8 May 2014.

Does .guide have good real adoption?

Yes, with 79.70% of registered domains actually active, most correspond to genuinely published guide content.

Are there restrictions on registering a .guide domain?

No. It is a fully open-registration extension with no need to prove any type of activity.

Is .guide a good choice for my guide blog?

Yes, it is a semantically direct and recognizable extension for this type of content, with good real adoption led by GoDaddy and Namecheap.

How much does a .guide domain cost?

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

Can I register my .guide domain with miHosting?

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

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The .guide domain was registered with IANA on 8 May 2014 and is managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital). With over 24,000 domains registered and 79.70% actually active, its registrar profile — led by GoDaddy and Namecheap — confirms solid real adoption among travel, shopping and educational guides. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your content project.