DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.links Domain Names
Delegated and active.links is a delegated generic top-level domain in the DNS root zone. It suits sites, services and campaigns built around links, referrals and connected experiences. This guide summarises registry status, practical naming uses and authoritative public sources so visitors can separate live DNS delegation from individual domain availability.
Searches are checked through the configured availability provider when supported.
Application and status facts
Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.
- Extension
- .links
- Current status
- Delegated and activeRoot Zone Database - IANA
- Root-zone delegation status
- Delegation evidence should be checked against registry/IANA records.Root Zone Database - IANA
- Announced applicant or applicants
- Link Freedom Grouplfg.link - lfg.link
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 1
- Contested
- No
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-13lfg.link - lfg.link
- Application round/programme
- Not recorded
- Registry operator
- Nova Registry Ltd.
- Registration availability
- Registration search is configured for this extension.Root Zone Database - IANA
- Last fact checked
- 2026-08-25
- Authoritative sources
- Root Zone Database - IANA .link Domain Delegation Data - IANA lfg.link - lfg.link
A public application, applicant identity, approval, registry operation, root-zone delegation and live registration availability are separate facts.
Illustrative uses
What could a .links domain be used for?
Because the extension reads as a noun, it can support clear, memorable naming for services that organise, share or curate links.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .links for?
- Creators and influencers
- Agencies and marketers
- Start-ups
- Publishers and curators
- Communities and non-profits
- Technology teams
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Clear meaning
- Memorable naming
- Flexible fit
Considerations
- Readability matters
- Brand confusion
- Purpose fit
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Browse domains for saleFrequently asked questions
Is.links a live domain extension?
Yes. IANA lists.link as delegated in the root zone, and the root zone database records Nova Registry Ltd. as the sponsoring organisation for the extension.
What is.links best suited to?
It is a strong fit for pages that organise, share or signpost multiple destinations, such as link hubs, creator pages and campaign portals.
Who manages the extension?
The IANA Root Zone Database records Nova Registry Ltd. as the current sponsoring organisation.
Can.links work for a brand site?
Yes, especially when the brand wants to emphasise discovery, referral, curation or navigation.
Is.links only for social media pages?
No. It can also suit resource libraries, community hubs, support shortcuts and landing pages.
Should the name after.links be short?
Shorter labels are usually easier to remember and scan, especially when the extension already carries meaning.
Sources and review information
- Root Zone DatabaseIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
- .link Domain Delegation DataIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
- lfg.linklfg.link - accessed 2026-08-13
