.ORG domain name celebrates 40th anniversary, and its mission of public welfare remains unchanged

On July 10, 2025, the .ORG domain name celebrates its 40th anniversary. Since the first .ORG domain name was registered by the non-profit Mitre Corporation in 1985, this suffix has become an important symbol for global public welfare organizations, educational institutions, technology communities and mission-driven projects.

Over the past 40 years, .ORG has witnessed the development of the Internet from its inception to its prosperity, and has gradually established its position as a representative of "trustworthiness". To date, the number of .ORG domain name registrations has exceeded 11 million, with users in more than 180 countries and regions. Whether it is international organizations such as the Red Cross and Wikipedia, or countless local non-profit organizations and social innovation projects, .ORG is their common choice in the digital world.

.ORG was originally aimed at "organization" users, especially in the non-profit field. Over time, it has been adopted by a wider range of public welfare and social value-oriented projects, becoming a suffix closely associated with trust, transparency and a sense of mission.

To commemorate this important moment, the operator of .ORG, the Public Interest Registry (PIR), issued an official message. Jon Nevett, President and CEO of PIR, said: ".ORG has become the core of a community of global change agents, and we are proud to protect this legacy."

The 40th anniversary is not only a tribute to the past, but also a symbol of the future of .ORG's continued influence in the field of digital public welfare.