.bible
.bible is a delegated new top-level domain (TLD), approved by ICANN as a generic TLD (gTLD).
| Introduced | March 8, 2016 (general availability) |
|---|---|
| TLD type | Generic top-level domain (gTLD) |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | .BIBLE TLD Registry |
| Sponsor | American Bible Society |
| Intended use | Entities wishing to establish "a positive association with the Bible" |
| Structure | Registrations at second level would be available |
| Dispute policies | UDRP |
| Registry website | get |
Usage
According to the ICANN application for this TLD, "The goal of the .BIBLE top-level domain is to establish itself as the recognized choice for registrants who want to market and promote themselves and their websites to, and reach, the Internet-using community, for ministry, business, personal or any other purpose, through a positive association with the Bible; and, as the recognized top level domain name for Internet consumers to know which people, businesses, information sources or other online resources associate themselves with the Bible."[1]
Significance
Doug Birdsall, former president of the American Bible Society, described the domain as "the Bible's moment to move from Gutenberg to Google."[2]
References
- "Application Details for Application ID: 1-994-57975". ICANN New gTLD Current Application Status. Archived from the original on 2013-04-25. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ".Bible Joins .XXX as New Domain Name for Websites". Christianity Today. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
