Brand TLD

.BLOCKBUSTER domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: Dish DBS Others

Quick answer

.blockbuster is a brand TLD run by Dish DBS. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .blockbuster name from any registrar. The .blockbuster extension is held by Dish, the US satellite TV company that owns the old Blockbuster video brand. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.

1 yrMIN TERM

0 daysTRANSFER LOCK

YesAUTH CODE

YesWHOIS PRIVACY

TypeBrand TLD

RegistryDish DBS

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .blockbuster?

The .blockbuster extension is held by Dish, the US satellite TV company that owns the old Blockbuster video brand. A quick fact: This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program.

This extension is not available for public registration. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .blockbuster is and choose a similar extension that is open.

You cannot buy this one, but a film streaming service in Lahore can pick an open extension such as .film or .tv. That is the kind of use .blockbuster is built for.

Terms run from 1 to 10 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .blockbuster

!Public registrationNot available

✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .blockbuster

Full .BLOCKBUSTER policy terms →

Registration

.blockbuster is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .blockbuster. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .blockbuster is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.blockbuster vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.blockbuster	Ask for price	Ask for price	Closed
.com	Rs 3,864	Rs 4,038	Open
.com.pk	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,500	Open
.net	Rs 5,686	Rs 7,065	Open

Did you know

This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program.

08 / FAQ

.blockbuster questions,
answered simply.

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Ask a question

Can I buy a .blockbuster domain?

No. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.

Who owns .blockbuster?

Dish DBS operates .blockbuster. The .blockbuster extension is held by Dish, the US satellite TV company that owns the old Blockbuster video brand.

Why does DomainWalay show .blockbuster if it cannot be registered?

Many people search for .blockbuster and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.

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