Over 27,000 domains, 70% actually activeNotable presence of Gname.com (Chinese market)No registration restrictions

.photos Domain

.photos is managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital. It has over 27,000 registered domains, with 69.82% active in the DNS zone, and Gname.com (China) has a notable presence among top registrars.

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

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About the .PHOTOS domain

What is the .PHOTOS domain?

.photos is a generic top-level domain managed by Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.). It has over 27,000 domains worldwide, with 69.82% active in the DNS zone. The registrar profile is led by GoDaddy (20.34%) and Namecheap (10.07%), but Gname.com (6.30%), a Chinese registrar, also stands out in fourth place, suggesting some notable adoption in that market too.
Extension .PHOTOS
IANA type gTLD
Created in Not specified
Registry Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital, formerly Donuts Inc.)
Restrictions None
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .PHOTOS

Who is the .PHOTOS domain for?

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

Professional photographer portfolios

The most direct use: photographers showcasing their work through an online gallery.

Stock photo and image banks

Platforms offering photographs for commercial or editorial use.

Wedding and event photography

Professionals specialized in photographing celebrations and special events.

Photography schools

Training centers specialized in photographic technique.

Photography projects in the Chinese market

Gname.com's presence among registrars confirms some adoption in China too.

Photo printing services

Businesses focused on printing and developing photographs.

.PHOTOS vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.photos This page Photographers, galleries and stock photo banks None Contact us
.com Any project None $14.99/year
.photography Photography in general (variant) None Contact us
.gallery Art and photography galleries None Contact us

Registration process

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

Frequently asked questions about the .PHOTOS domain

Who manages the .photos domain?

Binky Moon, LLC, part of Identity Digital (formerly Donuts Inc.).

Is .photos popular in any specific market?

Gname.com's presence, a Chinese registrar, among the top suggests some notable adoption in China too.

Are there restrictions on registering a .photos domain?

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

Is .photos a good choice for my portfolio?

Yes, with 69.82% of registered domains actually active, it is an extension with good real adoption in the sector.

How much does a .photos domain cost?

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

Can I register my .photos domain with miHosting?

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

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The .photos domain is managed by Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital). With over 27,000 domains registered and 69.82% actually active, its registrar profile — led by GoDaddy, with a notable Gname.com presence — confirms solid real adoption among photographers and galleries, including some presence in the Chinese market. It is an extension with no registration restrictions. Contact our team for current pricing and pair it with our professional hosting for your photography portfolio.