What is .radio?
.radio entered the DNS root zone on October 12, 2016, 10 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
Digity, LLC also runs one other TLD, including .case.
On the technical side, .radio is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .radio, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.radio).
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.radio FAQ
What does .radio mean?
.radio is a generic top-level domain named for the word "radio", and it's aimed at creative & design. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .radio used for?
.radio is mostly used for creative & design. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .radio?
None. .radio is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .radio domain extension?
Digity, LLC operates .radio as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .radio created?
.radio was delegated to the DNS root zone on October 12, 2016.
Is .radio a valid domain?
Yes. .radio is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .radio addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .radio domain?
.radio names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Digity, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .radio DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .radio.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 9, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
