But before you snap it up, let’s dig into the quirky roots and blossoming uses of this understated domain…
A Little .bio-logy Lesson
The .bio domain was originally introduced in 2014, operated by Starting Dot, a French company with a vision to create a namespace for:
But it quickly grew beyond its original intention — in fact, today, most .bio domains are used as personal bios, portfolio links, and even musician homepages.After all, “bio” isn’t just short for biology. It’s also short for biography, and that gives it a whole new life online.
Who Uses .bio — and Where?
According to domain industry trends:
The .bio domain is surprisingly popular in Germany, France, and Italy, where “bio” is a common term for organic or natural products. It’s also taken off with musicians, creators, and social influencers, thanks to tools like Link-in-Bio platforms — many now use yourname.bio as their digital calling card.
Quirky .bio domain examples in the Wild
Some real (and some delightfully imagined) uses of .bio:
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www.greengrocer.bio – A real-life organic veg box delivery service.
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www.singsongwriter.bio – Perfect for your gig schedule and Spotify links.
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www.gandalf.bio – “A short bio about a very long life.” (Okay, we made this one up — but how cool would that be?)
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www.darwin.bio – Evolution explained, on one tidy domain.
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www.tinypots.bio – A micro-farm showing off their urban garden hacks.
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www.breathe.bio – A yoga teacher’s serene online presence.
Basically, if you exist, you qualify.
Any Restrictions?
Nope! None. Nada. Zero.
The .bio domain is open to:
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Individuals
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Companies
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Non-profits
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Plants (probably)
There’s no tricky eligibility process, no minimum or maximum term, and it plays nicely with all modern DNS services and website builders.
🦛 Why Buy Your .bio domain from Hipposerve?
When you buy a domain from Hipposerve, you get more than just a name:
- Advanced DNS tools
- DNS Backups & Templates
- No Transfer-Out Fees
- Easy Domain Transfer In/Out
- Domain & Email Forwarding
- Free ID Protection
- Friendly, human support (plus one very organised hippo)
Whether you’re a one-site wonder or managing a herd of domains, we’ve got you covered.
Get a .bio domain and Tell Your Story
Whether you’re a scientist, a smoothie shop, or someone with something to say — a .bio domain is your blank canvas.
So why not join the movement? Be natural. Be personal. Be .bio.
Grab your .bio now at Hipposerve
