The long-standing WHOIS system for looking up domain name registration details is coming to an end. Starting January 28, 2025, ICANN will officially replace WHOIS with the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). But don’t worry—this change isn’t happening overnight, and most users won’t notice any immediate disruptions.

Google Registry is set to launch a new top-level domain (TLD), .channel, aimed specifically at content creators. The rollout begins in February, offering creators a...

ICANN recently released the latest .com domain data from Verisign, covering August 2024. This data highlights trends in domain registrations and management across major registrars. Here are the key points from the report.

The .io domain has become very popular in the tech world. Startups and developers like it because it is short, easy to remember, and closely related to technology. In tech, “.io” is often understood as “input/output,” which makes it attractive to many companies. Platforms like Google I/O have further increased the popularity of the .io domain.

The third quarter of 2024 saw 362.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), reflecting a slight decrease of 0.1 million registrations compared to the previous quarter. However, year-over-year, the domain registrations rose by 0.8%, which translates to an increase of 3 million registrations.

The long-awaited public launch of the .MUSIC domain was officially announced through the registry’s social media channels. Earlier this year, in May, the registry had...

Porkbun, the domain registrar known for its affordability and customer-centric approach, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 2 million domains under management. This achievement marks a notable acceleration in the company's growth, having taken seven years to reach its first million domains and just two years to double that number.

The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has seen a significant increase in its registration numbers. From December 20 to April 12, the number of registered .ai domains rose from 353,928 to 425,060.

In a surprising move, the overseer of the increasingly sought-after .ai country code top-level domain (ccTLD) has issued a stark warning to registrants, advising against the transfer of their .ai domains to GoDaddy, the leading domain registrar.

As Epik embarks on this new chapter, its focus is clear: to create a supportive, safe, and productive online ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses. By turning the page on its past and looking towards a future filled with possibility, Epik LLC is committed to being a force for good in the digital domain landscape