History of the TLD

.lighting is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) introduced as part of ICANN’s New gTLD Program. It was delegated to the DNS root zone in 2013 and became available for public registration after a Sunrise period for trademark holders. The TLD is operated by Binky Moon, LLC, with registry services provided by Identity Digital.

Main Use and Industry Position

.lighting is intended for businesses, organisations, professionals, and enthusiasts associated with lighting products, services, design, manufacturing, and related fields. It provides a descriptive namespace that enhances brand relevance and search visibility for entities in the lighting sector.

Comparison to Other TLDs

Compared with generic extensions such as .com or .net, .lighting offers a niche, industry-specific namespace that signals relevance to lighting-related content. Compared with other specialised gTLDs like .photography or .design, .lighting caters to a focused audience, improving branding opportunities for sector participants.

Pros and Cons of the TLD

Pros

• Supports branding for lighting industry businesses and professionals
  

• Availability of descriptive names more likely than on saturated TLDs like .com
  

• Open registration without restrictive eligibility criteria
  
  

Cons

• Less universally recognised than legacy TLDs such as .com
  

• Potentially higher registration costs relative to some generic TLDs
  

• Niche focus may limit perceived usability outside lighting audiences
  
  

Registration Criteria

.lighting domains are available to any individual or organisation on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no special eligibility restrictions beyond standard DNS requirements for characters and format.

Summary

.lighting is an active and unrestricted generic top-level domain tailored to the lighting industry and related online identities. It supports wide registration, DNSSEC, IDN support, and is positioned as a descriptive option for lighting businesses and professionals.