What is .review?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .review on March 25, 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 November 20, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .review, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .review haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.review).
.review FAQ
What does .review mean?
.review is a generic top-level domain named for the word "review", and it's aimed at media, news & content. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .review used for?
.review 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 .review?
None. .review is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .review domain extension?
dot Review Limited operates .review as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .review created?
.review was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 25, 2015.
Is .review a valid domain?
Yes. .review is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .review addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .review domain?
.review names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read dot Review Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .review DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .review.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
