TLD Notes

Field Guide to Domains

Field Guide to Domains — A TLD Explorer

This site is an observational record and does not endorse any specific domain.

.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

Nonprofit Trustworthy OSS

Observed Specimens

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wikipedia.org Wikimedia Foundation
NPO / Public Sector

Free encyclopedia. Non-profit operation.

The purest embodiment of the .org ethos. Synonymous with non-profit.

mozilla.org Mozilla
NPO / Public Sector

Firefox developer. Non-profit advocating for the open web.

A for-profit arm (Mozilla Corp) exists, but the .org foundation is the brand core.

python.org Python Software Foundation
Dev Tools / OSS

Official Python language site, run by PSF.

A programming language choosing .org signals community-driven governance.

archive.org Internet Archive
NPO / Public Sector

Web archive and digital library. Famous for the Wayback Machine.

The internet's memory. Embodying the .org non-profit spirit at the grandest scale.

apache.org Apache Software Foundation
Dev Tools / OSS

OSS foundation managing Apache HTTP Server and more.

A model of OSS governance. Foundation-run projects choosing .org is inevitable.

eff.org Electronic Frontier Foundation
NPO / Public Sector

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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Observed Habitats

NPO / Public Sector Education / Academia Dev Tools / OSS

Prevalence

48

⚠ Caution

May feel incongruous when used by for-profit companies.

Snapshot: 2025-12