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    • .foo

    Generic top-level domainsIDNDNSSEC

    Overview

    • .foo is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) applied for and operated by Google (Charleston Road Registry Inc.).
    • Proposed through ICANN's New gTLD Program, the string is intended to provide a dedicated namespace associated with the term "foo," aimed at web development, prototyping and beta sites.

    History

    • Application reveal: 13 June 2012 (New gTLD Program Reveal Day).
    • Registry Agreement signed with ICANN: 23 January 2014.
    • Delegated to the DNS Root Zone: 19 April 2014, completing delegation of the string.
    • Registry operator: Google / Charleston Road Registry Inc.; listed as a delegated technology gTLD in ICANN records.

    Usage and Audience

    • Intended uses:
      • Domains for web development, staging, prototyping and beta sites.
      • A namespace for developers and organizations to signal test or development content.
    • Target audience:
      • Web developers, testing and QA teams, development-focused projects and organizations, and others wishing to associate with the "foo" term.

    Registration Rules

    • Open registrations: The applicant stated there will be no restrictions on second-level domain registrations; names are intended to be available to the general public.
    • Registrar access: Registry services, including a shared registration system, will be made available to all ICANN-accredited registrars.
    • Rights protection: The registry committed to implementing a suite of intellectual property rights protection measures that build upon ICANN-required policies.

    SEO and Brand Impact

    • Positioning: The registry application emphasized that .foo can provide direct association with the "foo" term, signal the kind of content hosted, and expand consumer choice in the second-level domain space.
    • Brand association: Operation by Google (Charleston Road Registry Inc.) links the string to an established registry operator, which may influence perception and adoption among target users.

    Operator

    Charleston Road Registry Inc.

    Domain Promos

    RegistrarPriceDiscount
    GodaddyGodaddy
    		US$3,112.00 US$20.1999

    Whois

    % IANA WHOIS server
% for more information on IANA, visit http://www.iana.org
% This query returned 1 object

domain:       FOO

organisation: Charleston Road Registry Inc.
address:      1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
address:      Mountain View CA 94043
address:      United States of America (the)

contact:      administrative
name:         TLD Admin
organisation: Google Inc
address:      111 8th Avenue
address:      New York NY 10011
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1 404 978 8419
fax-no:       +1 650 492 5631
e-mail:       iana-contact@google.com

contact:      technical
name:         TLD Engineering
organisation: Google Inc
address:      76 Ninth Avenue, 4th Floor
address:      New York NY 10011
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1 404 978 8419
fax-no:       +1 650 492 5631
e-mail:       crr-tech@google.com

nserver:      NS-TLD1.CHARLESTONROADREGISTRY.COM 2001:4860:4802:32:0:0:0:69 216.239.32.105
nserver:      NS-TLD2.CHARLESTONROADREGISTRY.COM 2001:4860:4802:34:0:0:0:69 216.239.34.105
nserver:      NS-TLD3.CHARLESTONROADREGISTRY.COM 2001:4860:4802:36:0:0:0:69 216.239.36.105
nserver:      NS-TLD4.CHARLESTONROADREGISTRY.COM 2001:4860:4802:38:0:0:0:69 216.239.38.105
nserver:      NS-TLD5.CHARLESTONROADREGISTRY.COM 2001:4860:4805:0:0:0:0:69 216.239.60.105
ds-rdata:     59840 8 2 cf97e293d4692c8085d5254b04c77780d1a217a692d5d0eeefc7a8e282614f1c

whois:        

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: https://www.registry.google

created:      2014-03-20
changed:      2025-04-11
source:       IANA

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