Published: 17.10.2026
The .review extension is a generic top-level zone, so it is not tied to any country. The word review means an assessment of something, such as a product, a service, a book, a film or a restaurant, which makes the ending a natural choice for critics, comparison sites and guides. Bloggers and small publishers often use a .review name because it tells visitors at once what the site is for. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .review is still free.
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A short history
The .review zone belongs to the newer generic extensions that were added to the domain name system when the namespace was opened to many more words. Since then it has been used by bloggers, review sites and hobby publishers who wanted a name that describes their work directly. Like other newer zones, it is less familiar to the public than .com, so visitors may need a moment to recognise it.
Who runs it
As with other generic zones, .review is run by a registry operator under an agreement with ICANN, the body that coordinates the global domain name system. The operator sets its own registration policies, and accredited registrars sell names to customers. The policies can be updated, so read the terms that apply at the time of the order, including any rules on acceptable use.
Rules in practice
- Open use: generic zones are usually open to any applicant, but the operator may set rules on the content of a site.
- Contact data: the holder's details must be accurate, and the registrar may ask you to confirm them.
- Length and characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, and a single label can be up to 63 characters long.
- Renewal: a name must be renewed before it expires, so enable auto-renewal and keep the contact e-mail address active.
Who uses .review
- Independent critics who write about films, books, games or music.
- Comparison sites that test products and explain which ones suit which buyers.
- Local guides that assess restaurants, hotels or services in their own town.
- Clubs, schools and hobby groups that publish feedback on their own activities.
Strengths
- The word makes the purpose of the site clear before a visitor even clicks.
- The name is short and easy to spell, which helps when you give it out in person or on a printed card.
- The ending is not tied to a country, so a site can address readers in many places.
Things to keep in mind
- Visitors may read a .review name as a promise of fair and independent judgement, so it is worth being open about how your assessments are made.
- Explain how products are chosen, how they are tested and whether any of them were supplied free or sponsored.
- Rules on endorsements and advertising disclosure exist in many countries, and they can apply when a review includes paid or free items.
- Many good short names are already taken, so prepare alternatives that describe your topic.
Tips before you register
- Check the same name in .com and decide whether a second address is worth owning.
- Write a short page that explains how your reviews are made, who writes them and whether any items are sponsored.
- Label paid partnerships and affiliate links clearly, so readers know what they are looking at.
- Set SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send newsletters from the domain.
- Use two-factor login on the registrar account and keep the recovery details current.
Frequently asked questions
Is .review only for review sites? No. The ending can be used for any site, although the name suggests assessments, so the content should match it.
Does a .review name help a site rank higher? No ending can promise a ranking. Search engines weigh the content, the pages and the links first, so choose the name for its clarity.
Can I move a .review name to another registrar later? Transfers are usually possible, but the timing and lock rules of the operator apply, so plan the move in advance.
