.org Domain Names
.org has been the standard home for nonprofits, open-source foundations, and community groups since 1985, and visitors widely read it as a sign of a mission-driven organization. Despite that reputation, registration is open to anyone with no eligibility checks. Public Interest Registry operates it.
.org price
First year: $8.67 (promotional price). Renewal: $18.02 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .org
- Registry: Public Interest Registry
- Country: Generic
- Introduced: 1985
Who can register .org
Anyone can register a .org domain; there are no eligibility rules.
Ideal for
- Nonprofits and charities
- Open-source foundations
- Community groups
- Advocacy campaigns
- Clubs and associations
- Educational initiatives
- Religious organizations
Did you know?
- .org was one of the original top-level domains created in 1985.
- Public Interest Registry, created by the Internet Society, has managed .org since 2003.
- In 2020 ICANN declined to approve the proposed sale of Public Interest Registry to the investment firm Ethos Capital after strong opposition from nonprofit groups.
- Well-known sites such as wikipedia.org and mozilla.org use the extension.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be a nonprofit to register .org?
No. .org domains can be registered without further limitations by individuals, companies or organizations, with no local presence requirement.
What registration terms are available for .org?
You can register a .org domain for 1 to 10 years.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .org domains?
Yes, WHOIS privacy protection is available for .org.
Does .org support names in other scripts?
Yes. Internationalized domain names are supported for a range of languages, alongside the standard a-z, 0-9 and hyphen.