.org
Classical Era (–2010)The go-to for nonprofits, OSS projects, and educational institutions. A signal of non-commercial intent.
Observer's Note
A rare species that can declare 'We are not here for profit' in just four characters.
Vibe Tags
Observed Specimens
Domain choices shown here reflect each organization's own decisions and are not endorsements by this site.
Free encyclopedia. Non-profit operation.
The purest embodiment of the .org ethos. Synonymous with non-profit.
Firefox developer. Non-profit advocating for the open web.
A for-profit arm (Mozilla Corp) exists, but the .org foundation is the brand core.
Official Python language site, run by PSF.
A programming language choosing .org signals community-driven governance.
Web archive and digital library. Famous for the Wayback Machine.
The internet's memory. Embodying the .org non-profit spirit at the grandest scale.
OSS foundation managing Apache HTTP Server and more.
A model of OSS governance. Foundation-run projects choosing .org is inevitable.
Digital rights advocacy organization. Champions privacy and free expression.
Guardian of digital civil liberties. .org clearly signals identity as a rights advocacy organization.
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Prevalence
⚠ Caution
May feel incongruous when used by for-profit companies.