Introduced in 2014, the .link domain name attained popularity because of the growth of online communities. It was delegated to the root zone in January 2014 and became available for general registrations in April 2014. The .link is an active gTLD that was proposed to ICANN’s New gTLD program. This domain extension is owned and operated by Uniregistry.
The primary purpose of the .link domain extension is to bring like-minded people together on a common platform. A .link domain name suggests that a website is suitable for developing and fostering connections in the digital space. The .link extension also serves the purpose of developing social platforms, such as job platforms, discussion forums and social media websites. The .link extension is suitable for individuals, entities and communities.