| Introduced | 2014 |
|---|---|
| TLD type | Generic top-level domain |
.zip is a top-level domain name operated by Google.[1] .zip is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) introduced under ICANN's new gTLD program. Approved as a part of the program, .zip became available to the general public on May 3, 2023.
The qualifier .zip is also associated with the widely recognized .zip file format, commonly used for file compression and archiving, and its approval as a gTLD received criticism for the security concerns that may arise as a consequence.