.dating
.dating is a generic extension, run by Binky Moon, LLC since 2014. Anyone can register a .dating name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
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| Registry operator | Binky Moon, LLC |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 25 January 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/dating |
Registrars that sell .dating
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All 24 registrars for .dating. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .dating domain
The .dating registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .dating domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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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 Something out of date?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 .dating extension?
Binky Moon, LLC is the registry operator for .dating. The registry keeps the list of every .dating name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .dating domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .dating name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .dating created?
.dating was added to the DNS root zone on 25 January 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .dating domain?
The .dating registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .dating signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .dating zone is signed, so a .dating domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.