.baidu
.baidu is a generic extension, run by Baidu, Inc. since 2016. Anyone can register a .baidu name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Baidu, Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 5 January 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.zdnsgtld.com/baidu |
| WHOIS server | whois.gtld.knet.cn |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/baidu |
Look up a .baidu domain
The .baidu registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .baidu domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .baidu extension?
Baidu, Inc. is the registry operator for .baidu. The registry keeps the list of every .baidu name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .baidu domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .baidu name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .baidu created?
.baidu was added to the DNS root zone on 5 January 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .baidu domain?
The .baidu registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.zdnsgtld.com/baidu and over WHOIS at whois.gtld.knet.cn. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .baidu signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .baidu zone is signed, so a .baidu domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.