.zip domain extension

.zip is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) operated by Charleston Road Registry Inc., a subsidiary of Google. It was delegated in 2014 and is intended for use in file compression and archiving contexts, though it is open for general registration without specific eligibility restrictions. The domain is managed through Google's registry platform, with registration services available at registry.google. Because .zip mirrors a common file extension, its use has sparked debate about potential confusion with actual .zip files, but the registry has implemented measures to address security concerns. The domain was delegated on September 10, 2014, and the record was last updated in April 2025.