History of the TLD

.feedback is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) created through ICANN’s New gTLD Program. The application for .feedback was submitted by Top Level Spectrum, Inc and a Registry Agreement was signed with ICANN on 19 December 2013. The TLD was delegated into the DNS Root Zone on 10 April 2014 and entered general availability for registration following its launch phases. The extension was designed to provide a meaningful namespace for feedback-related content and services.

Main Use and Industry Position

.feedback is primarily positioned as a TLD for websites and platforms that focus on gathering, sharing, or managing feedback, reviews, ratings, and opinions. It is suitable for businesses, services, community organisations, educators, and individuals looking to collect customer or audience responses. It is considered an alternative to generic TLDs like .com or .net when the core purpose of a site is feedback oriented.

Comparison to Other TLDs

Compared to legacy TLDs such as .com or .org, .feedback offers a more descriptive and purpose-specific namespace. It is less widely adopted than major generic TLDs but provides a semantic advantage for sites explicitly focused on feedback or review content. Unlike many specialised TLDs that may carry industry restrictions, .feedback is open to all registrants and does not require specific usage of the domain beyond general policy compliance.

Pros and Cons of the TLD

Pros

• Provides a clear semantic identity for feedback and review-related websites

• Open registration with no special restrictions

• Supports branding focused on customer engagement and insights

Cons

• Lower general recognition compared with legacy extensions such as .com and .net

• May be perceived as niche, limiting broad commercial appeal

• Historically faced industry criticism over marketing and usage practices

Registration Criteria

Any individual or legal entity globally may register a .feedback domain without specific eligibility requirements or restrictive conditions. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Summary

.feedback is an active generic top-level domain introduced under ICANN’s New gTLD Program, operated by Top Level Spectrum, Inc. It is designed for sites focused on feedback and user interaction. It allows open registration, supporting standard domain lengths and characters. While not as widely adopted as some legacy TLDs, it provides a meaningful and descriptive namespace for feedback-centric use cases.