Published: 17.10.2026
The .report zone is a generic extension, so it is not linked to any country. A report is a written account of facts, findings or events, and the ending tells visitors that the site publishes information of that kind. Newsrooms, researchers, analysts, companies that issue annual summaries and community groups may all consider a .report name for that reason. Use the availability form just below this text to see whether your name in .report is still free.
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A short history
The .report extension was added with the wave of new generic endings in the 2010s. Its plain English word appealed to organisations that publish material on a regular basis, such as investigations, market studies and progress updates. The zone is still less familiar than .com, so a .report site usually earns recognition through the quality and regularity of its publications.
Who runs it
The zone is run by a registry operator under a contract with ICANN, the body that coordinates the global domain name system. The operator defines the rules for registration, and registrars sell names to customers and forward their orders. Because the rules can be updated, read the current terms before you pay for a registration.
Rules in practice
- Open registration: generic zones are usually open to any applicant, subject to the operator's conditions on acceptable use.
- Contact details: holder information must be accurate, and the registrar may ask you to confirm it.
- Characters: names use letters, digits and hyphens, and one label can be up to 63 characters.
- Renewal: keep the expiry date in your calendar, since a lapsed name can disappear from the archive your readers rely on.
Who uses .report
- News teams and independent journalists who publish investigations and background pieces.
- Research groups and analysts who share market studies, surveys and data summaries.
- Companies that publish annual results, sustainability updates or progress reports for stakeholders.
- Community groups, charities and public projects that account for their work to members and donors.
Strengths
- The word explains the purpose of the site, so visitors know they will find information rather than a sales pitch.
- The name is short and clear, and it works well on a printed summary or a presentation slide.
- The zone is generic, so a publisher can serve readers in many countries.
Things to keep in mind
- A report site must be accurate and dated, because readers judge the content by its quality and timing.
- Many sites use the same common word, so a name that includes the organisation or the topic can be more distinctive.
- Visitors may still expect .com, so consider whether you need both addresses.
- If you publish findings about people or companies, check the legal rules for publication in the countries that matter to you.
Tips before you register
- Check the name in .com and on the platforms where your publications will be shared.
- Choose a name that reflects the topic or the publisher, such as a subject area or an organisation name.
- Publish an editorial policy, a corrections page and a clear statement of who publishes the site.
- Set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC records before you send newsletters or alerts from the domain.
- Protect the registrar account with two-factor login, since a changed record could send readers to the wrong site.
Frequently asked questions
Is .report only for official reports? No. Journalists, researchers, companies and community groups can use it too, as long as the content is clearly presented.
Does a .report name help articles rank in search? It signals the topic, but accurate, well-sourced and regularly updated content carries much more weight.
Can I publish reports in several languages on one domain? Yes. The ending places no restriction on language, so you can add language sections under the same name.
