.reviews Domain Registrationfrom £94.86/yr
Why Choose a .reviews Domain?
The .reviews extension launched in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and is operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts). It does exactly what it says on the tin — signalling to visitors that a site contains opinions, ratings, comparisons, or buyer guides. Because the keyword sits in the domain itself, .reviews works well for product roundups, professional critique sites, and feedback platforms where the topic of the site is more important than a clever brand name.
Ideal for:
- Product comparison and buyer's guide websites
- Independent film, book, and music critics
- Restaurant and hospitality review blogs
- SaaS and software comparison platforms
- Local business reputation and feedback sites
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .reviews domain with no professional or industry credentials required.
- Operated by Identity Digital, one of the largest new gTLD registry operators.
- Some short, generic, or category-defining names (e.g. car.reviews, hotel.reviews) are classified as premium and carry higher registry pricing.
Creative .reviews Domain Ideas
- Indie.reviews — a hub for independent film and game critique
- Plumber.reviews — local tradesperson ratings directory
- Espresso.reviews — coffee machine and bean comparison site
- Saas.reviews — software buyer's guide for small businesses
- Bookworm.reviews — reader-driven book recommendations
- Pint.reviews — pub and craft beer rating blog
Frequently asked questions about .reviews
Anyone. There are no eligibility restrictions on .reviews — individuals, bloggers, businesses, and publishers from any country can register one. You don't need to prove you're a professional reviewer or operate a particular type of site, although the extension obviously makes most sense for content that involves ratings, comparisons, or critical opinion.
You can register a .reviews domain for between one and ten years at a time. Many owners choose multi-year registrations to lock in continuity for their site and avoid the admin of yearly renewals. You can also extend the registration at any point during the term, up to the ten-year maximum.
Yes. If your .reviews is currently with another registrar, you can transfer it across as long as it's at least 60 days old, unlocked at the losing registrar, and you have the EPP authorisation code. The transfer typically adds one extra year to your registration period and your DNS records remain intact during the move.
After expiry the domain enters a roughly 30-day grace period where you can renew at the standard price. It then moves into a redemption period of around 30 days, where recovery is possible but a registry redemption fee applies. After that the name is released and may be re-registered by anyone, so don't let it lapse if you value it.
Yes. WHOIS privacy is supported on .reviews and replaces your personal contact details in the public WHOIS record with forwarding details, helping reduce spam and protect your home address. This is particularly worth enabling if you're an individual reviewer or blogger registering the domain in your own name rather than under a company.