Domains newsletter - September 2025

Hi there,

Welcome to this month’s domains newsletter! We’ve packed it with updates that matter for your business (and maybe even a little inspiration).

Our WHMCS module just got a smart upgrade: registrants can now choose whether to show their details in WHOIS/RDAP. Simple, secure, and GDPR-friendly.

On our blog, we’ve mapped out four domain trends that are shaping 2026 and beyond (spoiler: .pro and .global are catching up fast). Plus, don’t miss our interview with PIR’s Jon Nevett as .org celebrates its 40th birthday - a great read on how this classic TLD is still powering mission-driven organizations worldwide.

We’ve also included the latest registry updates, covering upcoming price adjustments and policy changes, so you can stay fully informed and manage your portfolio with confidence.

Happy reading!

Please be aware that prices may fluctuate slightly due to currency conversion rates.

We’ve released a new version of our WHMCS domain registrar module that includes the Consent to Publish Domain Contact Data option for gTLDs. This option is now available on the domain registration, transfer, and modification pages in the WHMCS Admin Area.

By default, personal data is redacted to protect registrants’ privacy in line with GDPR.

If registrants want their contact details to appear in public WHOIS/RDAP, they must now give explicit consent.

You can download this new version of the module from the GitHub repository.

4 domain trends resellers should watch in 2026 and beyond

We reviewed four recent registry reports to map out where the domain market is heading and which TLDs are gaining traction (did you already know .pro and .global are following right behind .io and .ai?) - along with four practical takeaways you can use to turn these shifts into new opportunities for your business.

Discover the top trends shaping 2026

Interview: PIR President and CEO Jon Nevett on the future of .org

2025 marks a historic milestone: .org turns 40. To celebrate, we sat down with Jon Nevett, President and CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR), to discuss .org’s evolution, the challenges and opportunities facing mission-driven organizations today, and why .org continues to be a trusted digital home for those working to make the world a better place.

See what Jon Nevett has to say

We have informed you about several price and policy changes related to domains in the past month. For your convenience, you can find the following communications back on the control panel newsfeed:

• Update about reseller responsibilities under NIS2 and local registry policies.
• Upcoming price increases for .info, .pro, .mobi, .io, and *.za.
• Clarification on requirements for foreign registrants of .in domains.
• Updated Terms & Conditions for .be.
• Code-breaking changes for .ie, .se, and .nu domains.

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