.kids Domain Registrationfrom £37.06/yr
Why Choose a .kids Domain?
The .kids TLD launched in 2022 and is operated by DotKids Foundation, a non-profit registry that requires registrants to follow a Child Safety Policy. Sites must avoid content harmful to under-18s and follow guidelines aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It was created specifically as a safer corner of the internet for children's brands, educational content, and family-focused services, giving the namespace a clear, protected identity that .com cannot match.
Ideal for:
- Children's book authors and illustrators
- Educational platforms and tutoring services
- Toy brands and retailers
- Parenting blogs and family magazines
- Kids' clubs, camps, and after-school programmes
Things to know:
- Operated by DotKids Foundation, a Hong Kong-based non-profit registry.
- All sites must comply with the registry's Child Safety Policy — adult, gambling, and otherwise age-inappropriate content is prohibited.
- Open to anyone globally, but use is restricted to content appropriate for children.
- Some short or generic terms may be reserved as registry premiums.
Creative .kids Domain Ideas
- StoryTime.kids — bedtime story app or podcast
- LearnMaths.kids — primary school maths tutoring site
- CraftBox.kids — monthly craft kit subscription
- Coding.kids — beginner programming courses for children
- BirthdayParty.kids — party planning and entertainment booking
- Bookshelf.kids — children's book reviews and recommendations
Frequently asked questions about .kids
Anyone in the world can register a .kids domain, but the website you build on it must comply with the registry's Child Safety Policy. That means no adult content, gambling, weapons, or material harmful to under-18s. The policy aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and is enforced by DotKids Foundation.
You can register a .kids domain for between one and ten years in single-year increments. Many registrants pick a longer term to lock in continuity for a children's brand or educational project, and you can renew at any point during the registration period to extend it further.
Yes. As long as the domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across by unlocking it at your current registrar and supplying the EPP authorisation code. The transfer typically completes within five to seven days and adds a year to the registration.
After expiry the domain enters a roughly 30-day renewal grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. After that it goes into a redemption period of around 30 days where recovery is possible but costs significantly more. If still unrenewed, it is released back to the public pool for general registration.
Yes. DotKids Foundation actively reviews complaints and can suspend domains that breach the Child Safety Policy. Before registering, make sure your planned content is genuinely suitable for children — using a .kids domain for an unrelated adult-oriented project is not permitted and risks losing the name.