.store

Store

Generic New gTLD (2012 Round)

Overview

Radix FZC operates .store, launched in 2016 as a retail-focused counterpart to its own .site and .online extensions. Approximately 600,000 domains are registered. It competes directly with .shop for the same commerce vocabulary, and the practical difference is one of connotation: 'store' reads as a place, physical or otherwise, where 'shop' reads as an activity. Small independent retailers and marketplace sellers make up much of the registrant base.

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About .store

A new gTLD tailored for online and brick-and-mortar retail stores. Competes with .shop for e-commerce registrations and is growing steadily among small business owners.

Intended Use

Online stores, retail businesses, and marketplace platforms.

Registration Restrictions

None; open to all registrants.

Quick Facts

Registry
Radix FZC
Introduced
2016
Registered Domains
600,000
WHOIS Server
whois.nic.store
DNSSEC
Supported

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is .store used for?

A new gTLD tailored for online and brick-and-mortar retail stores. Competes with .shop for e-commerce registrations and is growing steadily among small business owners.

Who can register a .store domain?

None; open to all registrants.

Who manages the .store top-level domain?

The .store TLD is managed by Radix FZC, which is responsible for the registry operations and maintaining the zone file.