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.zip is a top-level domain name operated by Google. .zip is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) introduced under ICANN's new gTLD program. Approved as a part of the program, .zip became available to the general public on May 3, 2023.

This domain extension is associated with the widely recognized .zip file format, commonly used for file compression and archiving, and received criticism for its security concerns.

Controversy
Google opened registration for the .zip and .mov top-level domains to the general public on May 3, 2023. Its release was immediately met with condemnation from cyber security experts as a result of its similarity with the file format of the same name.