Domain name facts for kids

A domain name is like a special address for websites. It's what you type into your web browser, like "google.com" or "wikipedia.org". Instead of remembering long numbers called IP addresses, domain names make it easy to find websites. They help you get to your favorite online places quickly.

What are Domain Extensions?

Every domain name ends with a special part called an "extension" or "top-level domain" (TLD). Think of it like the last name of a website.

Common Domain Extensions

Some of the most common extensions you'll see are ".com", ".org", and ".net".

• .com is the most popular extension. It stands for "commercial" and is often used by businesses. Over 100 million websites use the .com extension!
• .org stands for "organization". Many non-profit groups and charities use this extension.
• .net means "network". It was originally for network-related websites, but now many different types of sites use it.

Country-Specific Extensions

Besides the common ones, many countries have their own special domain extensions. These are called "country code top-level domains" (ccTLDs).

• For example, websites in the United Kingdom often use ".uk".
• Websites in Japan use ".jp".
• And websites in Canada use ".ca".

These country-specific extensions help you know where a website is from.