.blog Domain Names
.blog is aimed at writers, newsletter authors, and companies that publish regular articles, and it makes a site's purpose obvious before anyone clicks. It is operated by Knock Knock WHOIS There, a subsidiary of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, but it works with any blogging platform. Names must be at least three characters long.
.blog price
First year: $2.92 (promotional price). Renewal: $29.53 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .blog
- Registry: Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLC
Who can register .blog
Anyone can register a .blog domain; there are no eligibility rules.
Ideal for
- Personal bloggers
- Newsletter writers
- Company blogs
- Journalists
- Travel and food writers
- Hobby and niche publishers
Did you know?
- .blog is operated by Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLC, a subsidiary of Automattic.
- .blog was introduced through ICANN's 2012 New gTLD Program.
- Besides Latin characters, the registry supports Chinese internationalized domain names under .blog.
Frequently asked questions
Are there restrictions on registering .blog?
No eligibility restrictions or local presence requirements are listed for .blog. The registrant email must be verified.
How long can I register a .blog domain?
Registrations run from 1 to 10 years.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .blog?
Yes, WHOIS privacy protection is available.
Do I have to use WordPress with a .blog domain?
No. A .blog domain points wherever you like, including other blogging platforms, static site generators or your own server.
What naming rules apply to .blog?
Names must be 3 to 63 characters of letters, numbers and hyphens, with no hyphen at the start or end.
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