History of the TLD

.digital is a generic top level domain introduced through ICANN’s New gTLD Program. The registry application was submitted by Donuts (operating as Dash Park, LLC) and ICANN signed the registry agreement in March 2014. The TLD was delegated into the DNS root zone in May 2014. The extension was designed as an open namespace intended for broad use across digital and technology‑oriented entities.

Main Use and Industry Position

.digital serves as a generic extension positioned for organisations, individuals, and businesses involved in digital technology, digital services, and digital content creation. It is frequently chosen by technology firms, digital marketing agencies, IT consultancies, software vendors, and creative projects seeking a domain that communicates a digital focus. .digital is an unrestricted gTLD available globally and competes with other modern generic extensions like .tech and .online in signalling technical or digital brand identity.

Comparison to Other TLDs

 Unlike legacy extensions such as .com or .net which are broadly recognised across industries, .digital is industry descriptive and can help communicate focus without geographic or organisational restrictions. Compared to specialised TLDs (.tech, .agency), .digital is more general in digital scope and can appeal to a wider set of digital related projects. It differs from country specific TLDs because it has no geographic targeting and is available worldwide.

Pros and Cons of the TLD

Pros

• Clearly communicates digital or technology focus
  

• Available for registration worldwide without special eligibility
  

• Supports standard TLD features including DNSSEC
  

Cons

• Less recognised than legacy extensions like .com in general audiences
  

• May be perceived as niche by non‑technical users
  

• Brand impact depends on context and market familiarity
  
  

Registration Criteria

.digital is open for registration by any individual or organisation globally with no specific restrictions

Summary

.digital is a generic top level domain delegated in 2014 intended for use by entities in the digital and technology sectors. It is operated by the registry under Identity Digital (Donuts) and is an unrestricted gTLD with support for industry standard features such as WHOIS privacy and DNSSEC. It positions itself as a descriptive, modern alternative to more generic domains with specific appeal to digital‑centric brands.