A .org domain is among the original top-level domains and is most closely linked to charities, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.

It's widely used by charities, trusts, educational initiatives, and community groups across the US and beyond. Choosing .org signals trust, credibility, and a commitment to public good — making it a powerful option for anyone who wants an online presence that puts their purpose front and center.

A .org domain is an especially strong match for:

Charities and nonprofit organizations

Foundations and humanitarian aid groups

Educational institutions and research initiatives

Associations, member organizations, and advocacy groups

Community projects and grassroots efforts

Open-source projects

Religious and faith-based organizations.

That said, .org domains are open to everyone — your organization doesn't have to fall into one of these categories to register one.

Not at all. Although .org has a strong connection to nonprofit work, there are no restrictions preventing for-profit businesses from registering one. That said, the extension still carries a clear association with social impact, public benefit, and mission-driven work.

For the vast majority of registrations, your .org domain is live within minutes. Once it's active, you can jump straight into building your website, setting up email addresses, or configuring redirects without any delay.

Just use our domain search tool! Type in the name you want and get an instant availability result. If that name is already taken, we'll show you alternative suggestions so you can find a great domain that works for you.