Social media and communitiesNo restrictionsFrom $32.99/year

.social domain — the extension of connections and impact

.social covers everything that connects people: social networks, digital marketing, communities and social impact projects. An extension with dual value proposition.

From $32.99/year · Renewal $33.99/year · No hidden fees

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$32.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .SOCIAL domain

What is the .SOCIAL domain?

The .social is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by Identity Digital. It was delegated by ICANN in 2014. Its semantics are dual: 'social' can refer to social networks and digital marketing (social media, social networks), but also to social impact and corporate responsibility (social enterprise, social impact). This duality makes it especially versatile: valid for social media agencies, online community platforms, social impact projects, NGOs and brands wanting to communicate their commitment to society. Registration costs $32.99/year and renewal $33.99/year.
Extension .SOCIAL
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Identity Digital (formerly Donuts)
Restrictions None
Registration $32.99/year
Renewal $33.99/year

Uses of .SOCIAL

Who is the .SOCIAL domain for?

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

Social media agencies and tools

Social media marketing agencies, social media management platforms and network analysis tools where .social is the most coherent extension.

Community platforms and alternative networks

New social networks, niche communities and alternative connection platforms where .social declares their nature from the URL.

Social enterprises and social impact

Organisations with a social mission, B Corp companies, cooperatives and social economy projects where .social reinforces the purpose beyond profit.

NGOs and third sector organisations

Non-governmental organisations, foundations and third sector entities whose raison d'être is social impact.

Social data projects and research

Social research institutes, think tanks and platforms analysing social behaviour and public opinion.

Social and civic education

Educational projects focused on citizenship, rights, inclusion and social transformation through education.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .SOCIAL domain

good.socialopen.socialbe.socialstay.socialget.sociallocal.socialhelp.socialthink.social

.SOCIAL vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.social This page Social media, communities and social impact None $32.99/year (renew $33.99)
.community Online communities None ~$20.99/year
.network Professional networks None ~$20.99/year
.media Media and publications None ~$32.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

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

Frequently asked questions about the .SOCIAL domain

Is .social better for a social media agency than .agency or .media?

Yes for semantic coherence. youragency.social communicates the specialisation in social media directly from the URL. The .agency is more generic (any type of agency) and .media has more connotation of content publication. For an agency specialised in social networks, .social is the most descriptive extension.

Does the .social price increase at renewal?

Yes, by $1: registration at $32.99/year and renewal at $33.99/year — minimal difference.

Can NGOs use .social even if they don't work in social networks?

Yes. The meaning of 'social' as an adjective for what has impact on society is completely valid for NGOs, foundations and third sector organisations regardless of their social media activity.

Does .social rank well on Google?

Google treats .social like any gTLD. For searches related to social media and network marketing, the semantic coherence can improve CTR.

Are there any restrictions on using .social?

No. The .social has no usage restrictions. Any person, company or organisation can register it regardless of their activity.

Can I transfer my .social domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional management cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .social domain has dual semantic proposition: social networks and impact on society — managed by Identity Digital since 2014 at $32.99/year registration and $33.99/year renewal. For social media agencies, youragency.social is the most coherent URL in the catalogue. For NGOs and purpose-driven companies, .social reinforces the purpose from the URL itself. For alternative community platforms, .social declares the nature of the project. The dual semantics of .social — social networks AND social commitment — makes it especially versatile and powerful for projects wanting to occupy that conceptual space. No restrictions. Google treats it like any gTLD. Registering a .social domain at miHosting costs $32.99/year with managed DNS, @yourproject.social email and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting to build your social presence with solid technical foundations.