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ICM Registry
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ICM Registry
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icmregistry.com
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Private
Founded yearint
1999
Short descriptiontext

ICM Registry is a private ICANN-accredited registry operator that runs four adult-themed sponsored top-level domains (.xxx, .sex, .porn, .adult), generating wholesale licensing revenue through a global network of accredited registrars serving the adult content industry.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersPalm Beach Gardens, United States
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Palm Beach Gardens
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United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
sponsored top-level domains, adult domain registry, domain name registry, brand protection services, accredited registrar network
Product category
Domain Name Registry Services
Social media profiles3 records
Revenue model1 record
1Domain Registration and Renewal Fees
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

Revenue generated from domain name registrations and renewals for adult-themed TLDs including .xxx, .sex, .porn, and .adult extensions. Domain registry operates on an accredited registrar distribution model.

icmregistry.biz
Marketing channels1 record

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 4 records shown
1.xxx
Description

Adult-themed domain extension operated by ICM Registry

icmregistry.biz
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Core offering1 text field

ICM Registry operates the backend registry for four sponsored top-level domains (.xxx, .sex, .porn, .adult) purpose-built for the adult entertainment industry. It sells wholesale domain registrations and renewals to accredited registrars and provides a brand protection service that allows trademark holders to defensively and offensively register their brands across adult-themed TLDs. ICM Registry is a wholly owned subsidiary of Registry Services, LLC.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service5 records
1.xxx Domain Extension
CategoryTop-Level Domain
Description

Purpose-built sponsored top-level domain providing a dedicated and credible web presence for adult content websites, content creators, and adult entertainment platforms. Distributed to end users through ICANN-accredited registrars.

2.sex Domain Extension
CategoryTop-Level Domain
Description

Premium adult-themed domain extension designed for brands in the adult entertainment and related industries seeking a memorable, vertical-specific web address.

3.porn Domain Extension
CategoryTop-Level Domain
Description

Specialized domain extension for adult content providers seeking a distinctive and memorable web address within the adult-themed namespace.

4.adult Domain Extension
CategoryTop-Level Domain
Description

Adult-themed domain extension offering brands a professional and secure online identity for age-restricted content, with registration data lookup served via the dedicated RDDS endpoint.

5Brand Protection Services
CategoryBrand Protection
Description

Domain brand protection service that helps businesses secure their brand identity across the adult-themed domain extensions, providing defensive and offensive registration capabilities to trademark holders.

Partnership1 partner
1Registry Services, LLC
Strategic tierParent CompanyTypeOthers
Description

ICM Registry is a wholly owned subsidiary of Registry Services, LLC. This represents a corporate parent-subsidiary relationship rather than a commercial partnership.

Peers10 records
1Afilias (now part of Identity Digital)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Historically operated .info and a large portfolio of new-gTLDs before merging into Identity Digital. Direct historical peer to ICM Registry as a wholesale new-gTLD registry operator leveraging the same ICANN-accredited registrar channel.

2ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)
TypeOthers
Description

The regulator that grants ICM Registry its sponsored TLD contracts (.xxx, .sex, .porn, .adult) and accredits the registrar channel. Not a competitor but the foundational ecosystem enabler — ICM's rights and economics are derived from ICANN contractual frameworks.

3Radix Registry
TypeEmerging player
Description

Operates a portfolio of new-gTLDs (.online, .tech, .store, .site, etc.) through an ICANN registry contract. Comparable niche-TLD operator with a multi-TLD portfolio strategy and registrar-channel distribution, though serving mainstream rather than adult-themed verticals.

4GMO Registry
TypeEmerging player
Description

Operates multiple new-gTLDs including .shop, .tokyo, and .osaka through ICANN contracts. Comparable emerging registry operator running multiple TLDs via registrar-channel licensing model, though focused on commercial/geo TLDs rather than adult content.

5CentralNic Registry
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Acquired by Team Internet Group; operates one of the largest new-gTLD portfolios globally. Direct structural peer as a multi-TLD registry operator selling through accredited registrars with wholesale licensing economics.

6GoDaddy Registry
TypeDirect peer
Description

Operates registry backends for multiple TLDs and is the affiliated parent ecosystem (Registry Services, LLC / GoDaddy) of ICM Registry. Comparable registry-as-a-service operator with overlapping backend infrastructure and accredited-registrar distribution; key channel partner and operational counterpart.

7Identity Digital
TypeDirect peer
Description

Operates one of the largest portfolios of new-gTLD registries (~200+ TLDs including .info) and is a direct registry peer to ICM Registry. Both operate wholesale registry backends, sell through accredited registrar channels, and rely on per-domain licensing/royalty revenue models.

8VeriSign
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Operates the .com and .net registry under ICANN contract. VeriSign is the largest and most established domain registry operator globally; while it focuses on legacy gTLDs rather than sponsored adult TLDs, its registry business model (per-domain licensing fees via registrars) is directly comparable to ICM Registry's.

9Public Interest Registry
TypeDirect peer
Description

Operates the .org registry under ICANN contract. Operates the same registry operator model as ICM — wholesale licensing of a single sponsored/special-purpose TLD to accredited registrars — making it a structural and business-model peer despite different verticals.

10Neustar (Registry Services)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Operates the .biz, .us, and other registry backends via its Registry Services division. Comparable registry operator with both legacy and new-gTLDs, similar accredited-registrar distribution model, though with broader portfolio scope.

Market position
Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
No data
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

ICM Registry

Domain Name Registry Servicesicmregistry.com

ICM Registry is a private ICANN-accredited registry operator that runs four adult-themed sponsored top-level domains (.xxx, .sex, .porn, .adult), generating wholesale licensing revenue through a global network of accredited registrars serving the adult content industry.

ICM Registry firmographics

Firmographics
Name
ICM Registry
Legal name
ICM Registry
Website
https://icmregistry.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1999
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
ICM Registry is a private ICANN-accredited registry operator that runs four adult-themed sponsored top-level domains (.xxx, .sex, .porn, .adult), generating wholesale licensing revenue through a global network of accredited registrars serving the adult content industry.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where ICM Registry is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Palm Beach Gardens
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

ICM Registry business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Domain Registration and Renewal Fees: Revenue generated from domain name registrations and renewals for adult-themed TLDs including .xxx, .sex, .porn, and .adult extensions. Domain registry operates on an accredited registrar distribution model.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

ICM Registry product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ICM Registry operates the backend registry for four sponsored top-level domains (.xxx, .sex, .porn, .adult) purpose-built for the adult entertainment industry. It sells wholesale domain registrations and renewals to accredited registrars and provides a brand protection service that allows trademark holders to defensively and offensively register their brands across adult-themed TLDs. ICM Registry is a wholly owned subsidiary of Registry Services, LLC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • .xxx: Adult-themed domain extension operated by ICM Registry
  • .sex
  • .porn
  • .adult

Products and services

  • .xxx Domain Extension Purpose-built sponsored top-level domain providing a dedicated and credible web presence for adult content websites, content creators, and adult entertainment platforms. Distributed to end users through ICANN-accredited registrars.
  • .sex Domain Extension Premium adult-themed domain extension designed for brands in the adult entertainment and related industries seeking a memorable, vertical-specific web address.
  • .porn Domain Extension Specialized domain extension for adult content providers seeking a distinctive and memorable web address within the adult-themed namespace.
  • .adult Domain Extension Adult-themed domain extension offering brands a professional and secure online identity for age-restricted content, with registration data lookup served via the dedicated RDDS endpoint.
  • Brand Protection Services Domain brand protection service that helps businesses secure their brand identity across the adult-themed domain extensions, providing defensive and offensive registration capabilities to trademark holders.

Companies that use ICM Registry

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

ICM Registry technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

ICM Registry partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Registry Services, LLCparent companyOthersICM Registry is a wholly owned subsidiary of Registry Services, LLC. This represents a corporate parent-subsidiary relationship rather than a commercial partnership.

ICM Registry competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Afilias (now part of Identity Digital): Historically operated .info and a large portfolio of new-gTLDs before merging into Identity Digital. Direct historical peer to ICM Registry as a wholesale new-gTLD registry operator leveraging the same ICANN-accredited registrar channel.
  • CentralNic Registry: Acquired by Team Internet Group; operates one of the largest new-gTLD portfolios globally. Direct structural peer as a multi-TLD registry operator selling through accredited registrars with wholesale licensing economics.
  • VeriSign: Operates the .com and .net registry under ICANN contract. VeriSign is the largest and most established domain registry operator globally; while it focuses on legacy gTLDs rather than sponsored adult TLDs, its registry business model (per-domain licensing fees via registrars) is directly comparable to ICM Registry's.
  • Neustar (Registry Services): Operates the .biz, .us, and other registry backends via its Registry Services division. Comparable registry operator with both legacy and new-gTLDs, similar accredited-registrar distribution model, though with broader portfolio scope.

Others

  • ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers): The regulator that grants ICM Registry its sponsored TLD contracts (.xxx, .sex, .porn, .adult) and accredits the registrar channel. Not a competitor but the foundational ecosystem enabler — ICM's rights and economics are derived from ICANN contractual frameworks.

Emerging players

  • Radix Registry: Operates a portfolio of new-gTLDs (.online, .tech, .store, .site, etc.) through an ICANN registry contract. Comparable niche-TLD operator with a multi-TLD portfolio strategy and registrar-channel distribution, though serving mainstream rather than adult-themed verticals.
  • GMO Registry: Operates multiple new-gTLDs including .shop, .tokyo, and .osaka through ICANN contracts. Comparable emerging registry operator running multiple TLDs via registrar-channel licensing model, though focused on commercial/geo TLDs rather than adult content.

Direct peers

  • GoDaddy Registry: Operates registry backends for multiple TLDs and is the affiliated parent ecosystem (Registry Services, LLC / GoDaddy) of ICM Registry. Comparable registry-as-a-service operator with overlapping backend infrastructure and accredited-registrar distribution; key channel partner and operational counterpart.
  • Identity Digital: Operates one of the largest portfolios of new-gTLD registries (~200+ TLDs including .info) and is a direct registry peer to ICM Registry. Both operate wholesale registry backends, sell through accredited registrar channels, and rely on per-domain licensing/royalty revenue models.
  • Public Interest Registry: Operates the .org registry under ICANN contract. Operates the same registry operator model as ICM — wholesale licensing of a single sponsored/special-purpose TLD to accredited registrars — making it a structural and business-model peer despite different verticals.

Market position

Customer concentration

ICM Registry social profiles

Digital presence

ICM Registry financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

ICM Registry leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

ICM Registry funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

ICM Registry M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ICM Registry

What does ICM Registry do?

ICM Registry operates the backend registry for four sponsored top-level domains (.xxx, .sex, .porn, .adult) purpose-built for the adult entertainment industry. It sells wholesale domain registrations and renewals to accredited registrars and provides a brand protection service that allows trademark holders to defensively and offensively register their brands across adult-themed TLDs. ICM Registry is a wholly owned subsidiary of Registry Services, LLC.

Is ICM Registry a public or private company?

ICM Registry is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was ICM Registry founded?

ICM Registry was founded in 1999. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is ICM Registry based?

ICM Registry is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, United States, in the North America region.

How does ICM Registry make money?

One revenue line is on record: domain Registration and Renewal Fees.

Who are ICM Registry's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Afilias (now part of Identity Digital), CentralNic Registry, VeriSign and Neustar (Registry Services). ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is listed as an others. Emerging players are Radix Registry and GMO Registry. Direct peers are GoDaddy Registry, Identity Digital and Public Interest Registry.

Does ICM Registry have an API?

No public API is recorded for ICM Registry.

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Business InsiderOnline Porn Empire Settles Lawsuit Against The Company Behind .XXXManwin Licensing International, owner of YouPorn and Pornhub, settled an antitrust lawsuit against ICM Registry over .xxx domain pricing. ICM will sell the domains at a discounted price in May, with similar promotions promised. Manwin's head Fabian Thylmann was recently arrested on suspicion of tax evasion.Business InsiderMeet The Man Behind The Google Of PornStuart Lawley founded ICM Registry, which operates .xxx domains and Search.xxx, a porn search engine. The search engine drew two million visitors in its first week, exceeding expectations. Lawley claims .xxx sites are safer from malware than typical porn sites.SiliconANGLEICM Launches Search.xxx for All Your Porn Needs - SiliconANGLEICM Registry launched Search.xxx, a search engine for porn sites with .xxx domains. It scans sites for malware, narrows results to user taste, and isolates porn searches from general web searches. The service aims to provide a safer, controlled environment for porn enthusiasts.One India.XXX Domain Names | ICM Registry | Porn Sites | Adult Content | Filter | MetaCert technologyICM Registry has opened the general public sale of .xxx domain names, providing a dedicated top-level domain for adult content. This initiative aims to facilitate easier filtering and blocking of such material by consumers and parents using technologies like MetaCert. The move is intended to help curb malware spread associated with adult sites while offering a structured classification system.CBS NewsNew .xxx top-level domains go on sale todayThe .xxx top-level domain officially launched for general public registration today, following over a decade of development and regulatory approval by ICANN. ICM Registry is managing the new domain extension, which incorporates MetaCert technology to help parents filter adult content and employs McAfee for daily malware scanning.TechCrunchLock Down Your .XXX Domain Before The Land Rush BeginsICM Registry has initiated the "sunrise" period for the .xxx top-level domain, allowing trademark holders and interested parties to pre-register or restrict brand names before general availability. This phase precedes a "land rush" where dictionary words will be withheld as premium names for auction, followed by general registration on December 6th.