Instantly understood
A compact, everyday word that communicates subject matter before someone even reaches the website.
01 / The idea
What makes
a name click?
The strongest online identities need little explanation. The word “cannabis” is direct, familiar and closely connected with a vast ecosystem of creators, advocates, educators, retailers and consumers. As a top-level domain, it has the potential to bring that meaning into the address itself.
Distinctive and direct
A clear thematic identity can help people recognize cannabis-related information, communities and businesses.
Room for many voices
From independent publications and science communicators to community projects and established brands, the subject extends beyond retail.
02 / Possibilities
More than
a retail category.
The cannabis and hemp landscape includes people with very different goals. A thematic domain extension could support clear communication across a wide range of lawful activities.
Education & information
Evidence-based explainers, terminology, public-health discussion and responsible consumer guidance.
Hemp & innovation
Industrial hemp, materials, agricultural research and the wider plant-based economy.
Community & culture
Events, editorial voices, art, history and communities with a shared interest in the subject.
Products & services
Clear identities for businesses operating legally within their respective jurisdictions.
Advocacy & policy
Organizations discussing regulation, social impact, education and changes in public policy.
Publishing & discovery
Specialist guides, industry news, directories, reviews and thoughtfully curated resources.
One small dot. One clear signal.
hello
.cannabis
.cannabis
A domain extension can suggest a subject. The reputation behind every individual website must still be earned.
03 / Perspective
A clear name deserves responsible use.
Clarity is valuable—but a familiar domain extension is never a substitute for credibility. Visitors still need accurate information, transparent operators and respect for local laws.
Because cannabis-related rules differ significantly across countries and regions, responsible communication matters. A thoughtful .cannabis ecosystem would be defined as much by what its participants publish as by the names they choose.
- Useful, trustworthy and well-sourced information
- Respect for age restrictions and local regulations
- Transparent identities and lawful business practices
- Clear distinctions between education, opinion and advertising
04 / Questions
A few things
worth knowing.
A short primer on the idea of a topic-specific domain extension.
What is a top-level domain?
A top-level domain (TLD) is the ending of an internet domain name—the part after the last dot. Familiar examples include .com and .org. A topic-specific ending such as .cannabis can signal a site's subject or intended community.
Why would a business choose a .cannabis name?
It could offer thematic relevance, memorable wording and an identity that makes sense in cannabis-related contexts. The quality of the business, its compliance and its website still matter far more than the ending alone.
Would .cannabis only be about marijuana sales?
No. Cannabis and hemp touch agriculture, science, journalism, culture, health education, public policy and many forms of commerce. A topical name could be relevant to several of those fields, subject to local law and any applicable registration policies.
Can I register a .cannabis domain name here?
No. This is an independent informational website, not an official TLD registry, registrar or pre-registration service. It does not process or reserve .cannabis domain names.
Who is behind dotcannabis.org?
This independent project page is published by Alexander Schubert, a domain-industry entrepreneur with a long-standing interest in new top-level domains and responsible digital identity.
05 / Contact
Interested in
the idea of .cannabis?
For conversations about this informational project, its history or the opportunity to use dotcannabis.org for communication with the cannabis community, feel free to reach out directly.
Contact the publishercontact@dotcannabis.org