.fun is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) of the Domain Name System used on the Internet. The name is derived from the English word fun.
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| Introduced | December 20, 2016[2] |
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| TLD type | Generic top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | Radix |
| Sponsor | Radix FCZ |
| Intended use | Entertainment websites |
| Registered domains | 373,754 (4 January 2023)[3] |
| Registration restrictions | None |
| Structure | Registry at second level allowed |
| Dispute policies | UDRP |
| DNSSEC | Yes[1] |
| IDN | No[1] |
| Registry website | nic.fun |
History
editThe .fun domain was registered in December 2016. It is currently owned by Radix, a company which owns several other generic top-level domains.[2] According to Radix, the target group of the top-level domain is for "individuals or organisations who wish to entertain the target audience."[4]
Usage
edit.fun is used by a variety of entertainment-related websites, including an Australian website which helps parents find safe places for their kids to play and an event organizer for companies.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "About .fun domains". Google Domains. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "Delegation Record for .FUN". IANA. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ nTLD stats. greenSec GmbH.
- ^ a b ".fun — You Have to Have it!". Radix. Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
