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The .menu TLD is a generic top-level domain designed for restaurants, food services, catering businesses, and anyone showcasing food offerings online. It was introduced to help food-related businesses create more descriptive and memorable web addresses that clearly communicate their purpose.
Open to anyone; no residency or eligibility restrictions
The .menu extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Dot Menu Registry LLC. .menu was introduced in 2013. There are currently 5,431 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 26.96 - 33.59. DNSSEC adoption stands at 2.4%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .menu domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $26.96 | $26.96 | $26.96 |
| dynadot | $26.97 | $26.97 | $26.97 |
| resellerclub | $33.59 | $40.49 | $33.59 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .menu domain was proposed by WhatBox? (Wedding TLD2, LLC) under ICANN's New gTLD Program. It passed initial evaluation, signed a registry agreement with ICANN on September 11, 2013, and was delegated to the DNS root zone on November 30, 2013. The registry operates under Dot Menu Registry LLC and initially launched with a sunrise period from December 9, 2013 to February 6, 2014.
The .menu TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .menu TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
5,431
2.4%
If .menu doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .menu |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 5,431 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 2.4% |
| Registration Price | USD 26.96 - 33.59 |
| Renewal Price | USD 26.96 - 40.49 |
| Registry Operator | Dot Menu Registry LLC |
| Introduced | 2013-11-30 |
| Restrictions | Open to anyone; no residency or eligibility restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .menu domains by character length. Currently 4,479 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
4.5K
Peak Saturation
0.81%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
2.8%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 142 | 0.81% | |
| 4 chars | 636 | 0.14% | |
| 5 chars | 625 | 0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 657 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 594 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 494 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 417 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 374 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 310 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 230 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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The .menu TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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