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The .food TLD is a generic top-level domain introduced to provide a clear, recognizable online space for businesses, organizations, and individuals connected to the food industry. Originally applied for by multiple parties including Lifestyle Domain Holdings, Dot Food LLC, and Donuts, it was ultimately delegated to Lifestyle Domain Holdings, Inc. in 2016 and later transferred to Internet Naming Co. It is open for public registration and serves as a direct identifier for food-related websites including restaurants, farms, suppliers, chefs, and food bloggers.
Open for public registration; no residency or industry verification required
The .food extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Internet Naming Co.. .food was introduced in 2016. There are currently 26,454 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 4.63 - 4.99. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.6%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .food domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $4.63 | $31.41 | $31.41 |
| dynadot | $4.99 | $32.32 | $32.32 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .food domain was proposed under ICANN's new gTLD program in 2012 with multiple applicants including Lifestyle Domain Holdings, Dot Food LLC, and Donuts. A Legal Rights Objection was filed by Scripps Networks Interactive, closely tied to Lifestyle Domain Holdings. The domain was successfully delegated to Lifestyle Domain Holdings, Inc. on November 11, 2016, and transferred to Internet Naming Co. on January 9, 2024. The domain leverages Tucows' registry infrastructure for operations.
The .food TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .food TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
26,454
1.6%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .food |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 26,454 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.6% |
| Registration Price | USD 4.63 - 4.99 |
| Renewal Price | USD 31.41 - 32.32 |
| Registry Operator | Internet Naming Co. |
| Introduced | 2016-11-04 |
| Restrictions | Open for public registration; no residency or industry verification required |
Registration density analysis for .food domains by character length. Currently 19,549 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
19.5K
Peak Saturation
1.4%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
1.9%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 2 | 0.30% | |
| 3 chars | 249 | 1.4% | |
| 4 chars | 1,444 | 0.32% | |
| 5 chars | 6,617 | 0.06% | |
| 6 chars | 2,066 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 1,975 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 1,729 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 1,563 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 1,386 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 1,305 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1,213 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .food TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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