What is .info?
The .info domain — short for "information" — launched in 2001 as one of the first new generic TLDs. It was designed to be the internet's home for informational content, knowledge bases, and reference material in the world of domains.
A Brief History
ICANN approved .info in 2001 as part of the first major TLD expansion. Afilias (now Identity Digital) won the contract to operate the registry. Unlike .biz, .info has no usage restrictions — anyone can register for any purpose.
Why Choose .info?
- Clear purpose — Signals that your website provides information, guides, or educational content.
- Unrestricted — Open to anyone for any purpose, despite its informational connotation.
- Established — Over two decades of history and millions of registrations.
- Affordable — Typically less expensive than .com.
Who Uses .info?
Educational sites, government information portals, product information pages, wiki-style knowledge bases, and community resource sites.
Did You Know?
- As of 2026, over 3.5 million .info domains are registered worldwide.
- .info was the first new unrestricted TLD approved in the 2001 expansion.
- The domain is popular for supplementary information sites — many .com owners also register the .info version.
Registration & Pricing
New .info domains are available at competitive rates, typically $10-15 per year through DomainWorld. DomainWorld offers fast registration and DNS setup of .info — you can get a domain up and running in minutes.
The Future of .info
In an era of misinformation, authoritative .info domains carry added weight. The domain's informational positioning remains relevant in the world of domains.