.app

Domain Information

Domain Name .app
Registration Date 2015-06-25
Updated Date 2025-04-11
Type generic

Organisation

Name Charleston Road Registry Inc.
Address 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View CA 94043
Country United States of America (the)

Administrative Contact

Name TLD Admin
Organization Google Inc.
Address 111 8th Avenue, New York NY 10011
Country United States of America (the)
Phone +1 404 978 8419
Fax +1 650 492 5631

Technical Contact

Name TLD Engineering
Organization Google Inc
Address 76 Ninth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York NY 10011
Country United States of America (the)
Phone +1 404 978 8419
Fax +1 650 492 5631

Registry Information

URL for registration https://www.registry.google
WHOIS Server
RDAP Server https://pubapi.registry.google/rdap/

Reserved Second-Level Domains

About .app

The .app domain is a modern gTLD specifically designed for mobile and web applications. It has built-in HTTPS requirement, meaning all .app domains must use SSL/TLS, making it one of the most secure TLDs available.

History of .app

.app was launched by Google in 2018 as part of ICANN's new gTLD program. Google acquired the rights for $25 million. The HTTPS requirement is enforced via HSTS preloading, making security a core feature of the TLD.

Who Uses .app?

Perfect for:

  • Mobile apps with landing pages
  • Web applications and SaaS products
  • App developers and studios
  • Developer portfolios

Famous .app Websites

Registration Requirements

Open to all. All .app domains must use HTTPS (SSL required). Cost: approximately $15–$20/year.