Google introduces .meme domain: Memers can now create funny websites easily

The internet's beloved memes have found a new home – the .meme domain. This dedicated space for meme enthusiasts was launched by ‘Google Registry,’ bringing together a diverse range of websites devoted to these viral internet sensations.

Among the early adopters of the .meme domain is Tenor, a GIF and meme specialist. Tenor has introduced find.meme and create.meme, platforms designed to streamline meme discovery and creation, empowering users to express themselves through these quirky digital creations.

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Feline internet icons Grumpy Cat, Keyboard Cat, and Nyan Cat have also secured their permanent residences on .meme, with domains grumpy cat.meme, keyboard cat.meme, and nyancat.meme respectively, immortalising their status as meme royalty.

Early access for .meme domains

Starting immediately, .meme domains are available for registration during an Early Access Period (EAP) at varying fees. The fees will gradually decrease daily until 5 December 2023, after which the domains will be offered at a base annual price through various registrars.

A playground for meme creation and expression

The .meme domain aims to serve as a vibrant hub for meme enthusiasts, providing a platform to share relatable moments, capture complex emotions, embrace the unpredictable, or even spark social movements through these internet phenomena.

This dedicated online realm promises to foster creative expression, where the infectious, humourous, and often absurd nature of memes can thrive. The .meme domain is poised to become a cornerstone of internet culture, celebrating the unique ability of memes to connect, entertain, and inspire.

Meme culture start in early 1990’s

The earliest forms of memes date back to the early 1990s with the rise of emoticons and image macros in online chat rooms and message boards. These evolved into more complex memes in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the growth of social media and image-sharing platforms like 4chan, Reddit, and Tumblr. Today, memes are ubiquitous in online culture, serving as a powerful form of communication, humor, and expression.