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The .cooking TLD is a generic top-level domain created for chefs, cooks, restaurants, culinary organizations, food-focused e-commerce platforms, kitchen appliance brands, and other participants in the global food industry. It was designed to give anyone involved in cooking — from amateurs to professionals — a clear, recognizable online identity tied to culinary arts and food culture.
Open for registration by anyone, with no restrictions based on profession or location.
The .cooking extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Registry Services, LLC. .cooking was introduced in 2014. There are currently 2,359 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 26.26 - 32.69. DNSSEC adoption stands at 4.7%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .cooking domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $26.26 | $26.26 | $26.26 |
| dynadot | $26.97 | $26.97 | $26.97 |
| resellerclub | $32.69 | $39.79 | $32.69 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .cooking domain was applied for by MMX (Minds + Machines) as part of ICANN’s New gTLD Program. It was successfully evaluated, signed into a registry agreement on November 21, 2013, and delegated to the DNS root zone on March 31, 2014. Ownership of the registry was later transferred from MMX to Registry Services, LLC on September 14, 2021.
The .cooking TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .cooking TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
2,359
4.7%
If .cooking doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .cooking |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 2,359 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 4.7% |
| Registration Price | USD 26.26 - 32.69 |
| Renewal Price | USD 26.26 - 39.79 |
| Registry Operator | Registry Services, LLC |
| Introduced | 2014-03-31 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone, with no restrictions based on profession or location. |
Registration density analysis for .cooking domains by character length. Currently 2,017 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
2.0K
Peak Saturation
73.1%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
5.3%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 19 | 73.1% | |
| 2 chars | 24 | 3.5% | |
| 3 chars | 118 | 0.67% | |
| 4 chars | 259 | 0.06% | |
| 5 chars | 291 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 319 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 233 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 229 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 186 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 141 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 121 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 77 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .cooking TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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