What is .read?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .read on December 5, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on December 18, 2014.
Amazon Registry Services, Inc. operates a large portfolio of 51 TLDs, including .amazon, .audible, .author, .book and .bot.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 8 name servers for .read, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .read haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
50 other TLDs share this operator.
.read FAQ
What does .read mean?
.read is a generic top-level domain named for the word "read", and it's aimed at media, news & content. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .read used for?
.read is mostly used for media, news & content. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .read?
None. .read is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .read domain extension?
Amazon Registry Services, Inc. operates .read as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .read created?
.read was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 5, 2015.
Is .read a valid domain?
Yes. .read is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .read addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .read domain?
.read names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Amazon Registry Services, Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .read DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .read.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed February 14, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
