Published: 17.10.2026
The .today extension is a generic top-level zone, so it is not tied to any country. The word today means the present day, which makes the ending a natural fit for news pages, daily updates, event calendars and projects that report on what is happening now. Writers and small publishers often choose a .today name because its meaning is immediate. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .today is still free.
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A short history
The .today zone was introduced in the wave of new generic extensions added in the 2010s, when the domain namespace opened up to many more everyday words. Since then it has been used by local news sites, bloggers, event organisers and small projects that want an address with a sense of timeliness. Like most newer generic zones, it is less familiar to the public than .com, so visitors may need a moment to recognise it.
Who runs it
The .today zone is managed by a registry operator under an agreement with ICANN, the body that coordinates the global domain name system. The operator sets the policies for the zone and works with accredited registrars, who sell names to customers and pass orders on to the registry. Because the operator can update its policies, check the terms that apply when you order and again at each renewal.
Rules in practice
- Open use: generic zones are usually open to any applicant, but the operator may set rules on acceptable use of names and content.
- Contact data: the holder's details must be accurate, and the registrar may ask you to confirm them.
- Length and characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, and a single label can be up to 63 characters long.
- Renewal: enable auto-renewal and keep the contact address active, since a name that expires can be registered by someone else.
Who uses .today
- Local news sites, community bulletins and neighbourhood newsletters that publish regular updates.
- Event calendars, festivals and conference organisers that list what is on each day.
- Bloggers and commentators who write about daily life and local matters.
- Projects that track a changing subject, such as weather notes, sports results or a daily digest.
Strengths
- The word itself signals freshness, so visitors understand that the site is about the present.
- The name is short and easy to say, which helps when you share it verbally or on printed flyers.
- The zone is not tied to a country, so a news or event project can reach an audience in several places.
Things to keep in mind
- A name with today in it can look dated after a year or two, so consider a name that will still make sense later.
- If the site covers a subject that is not updated daily, the ending may set the wrong expectation for visitors.
- Some visitors may not recognise a newer generic ending, so show the full address on every page and card.
- Operators can change their rules, so read the current terms before you order.
Tips before you register
- Check the same name in .com and decide whether a second address is worth owning.
- Choose a name that you can explain in one sentence, because a clear purpose is easier to remember.
- Plan a publishing routine and a clear about page, so that visitors know who writes the updates.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send newsletters from the domain.
- Protect the registrar account with two-factor login and keep the recovery details current.
Frequently asked questions
Is .today only for news sites? No. Event organisers, bloggers and small projects also use it, although the content should match the meaning of the ending.
Does a .today name help a site rank higher? No ending can promise a position in search results. Search engines look at the content, its freshness and the links to it, so the name is only one part of the picture.
What happens if the site stops posting every day? The registration itself is not affected, as long as it is renewed on time. However, the name may suggest daily updates that the site no longer delivers, so think about how the content will look over time.
