What is .MAISON?

.MAISON is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) based on the French word "maison", meaning "house" or "home".

It is often used by real estate services, home design projects, interior businesses, and websites with a French-language or home-related focus.

Who can register?

In general, .MAISON domains can be registered by anyone, although registry policies may apply to certain reserved names.

Why businesses/people/organizations choose .MAISON

  • Clear connection to home and residential topics
  • Useful for French-language branding
  • Relevant for real estate, design, and home services
  • Creates a specific and descriptive domain identity

History and Background of the .MAISON Domain

The .MAISON domain extension was introduced during ICANN's new generic top-level domain expansion as a descriptive language-based domain. The term "maison" comes from French and is commonly understood to mean "house" or "home".

Its use was largely limited to websites related to real estate, home services, design, architecture, and French-language residential topics.

Why you might not choose .MAISON

Before choosing a .MAISON domain, consider language clarity and audience expectations.

  • Language: Users unfamiliar with French may not understand the meaning.
  • Scope: It may not fit projects unrelated to homes or residential topics.
  • User habits: Some visitors may still default to .com.

Because of these factors, Website.com currently focuses on proven, widely recognized extensions such as .COM, .NET, and .ORG. .MAISON domains are not currently available for registration through Website.com.

Similar alternatives available at Website.com

  • .COM – The most widely recognized general-purpose domain.
  • .NET – Often used for online platforms and services.
  • .ORG – Suitable for organizations and communities.
  • .INFO – Useful for informational websites.

FAQs

What does .MAISON mean?

.MAISON is based on the French word for "house" or "home".

What is .MAISON used for?

It is commonly used for real estate, home design, residential services, and French-language home-related websites.

Is .MAISON only for French websites?

No. It can be used by anyone, although the meaning is strongest for French-language or home-related branding.