What is .bible?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .bible on June 2, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on June 19, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .bible, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .bible haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.bible).
.bible FAQ
What does .bible mean?
.bible is a generic top-level domain named for the word "bible", and it's aimed at community, nonprofit & causes. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .bible used for?
.bible is mostly used for community, nonprofit & causes. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .bible?
None. .bible is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .bible domain extension?
American Bible Society operates .bible as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .bible created?
.bible was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 2, 2015.
Is .bible a valid domain?
Yes. .bible is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .bible addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .bible domain?
.bible names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read American Bible Society's policy if you're unsure.
Is .bible DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .bible.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
