History of the TLD
The .news top‑level domain is a generic top‑level domain (gTLD) created under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. It was delegated into the Domain Name System root zone on 21 March 2015 and became generally available for registration on 15 July 2015. During the initial trademark sunrise period, it saw registrations from numerous media organisations.
Main Use and Industry Position
The .news TLD is designed for websites and platforms related to news, journalism, media publishing, and real‑time information. It is used by news organisations, media companies, independent journalists, bloggers, newsletters, and businesses that publish frequent updates or reporting. Its purpose is to signal to visitors that the domain is focused on news content and timely information.
Comparison to Other TLDs
Compared with legacy extensions such as .com or .org, .news offers a clear descriptive focus on news and media content, enhancing relevance for entities in that sector. It differs from generic extensions like .net, which have broader but less thematic meaning. Unlike country‑specific TLDs, .news has no geographic restrictions and is globally open. Its thematic nature can help with brand clarity but may have lower universal recall than longer‑established extensions.
Pros and Cons of the TLD
Pros
Clearly conveys focus on news, media, and journalism content
Reinforces branding for publishers, outlets, and journalists
Opens up availability of relevant names compared with crowded generic TLDs
Cons
Not as widely recognised as long‑standing extensions such as .com
Some audiences may default to .com when recalling domain names
Does not confer any official accreditation or endorsement for news credibility
Registration Criteria
Registration of .news domains is open to individuals and organisations on a first‑come, first‑served basis. There are no professional qualifications, local presence requirements, or content restrictions to register a .news domain, although registrants are expected to use the domain for legitimate purposes and comply with general policies for domain abuse.
Summary
The .news TLD is a generic top‑level domain introduced in 2015 to provide a dedicated namespace for news, reporting, media, and related online content. It is globally available for registration without special eligibility restrictions and is designed to enhance visibility and branding for entities producing timely, information‑centric content.
| Domain | New Price | Renew | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
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.news
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USD
$25.2
1st year
|
USD
$25.2
For 1 year
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USD $25.2 |
| TLD | Registration (USD $) | Renewal (USD $) | Transfer (USD $) | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .com | $10.46 | $10.46 | $10.46 | Free |
| .net | $11.11 | $11.11 | $11.11 | Free |
| .co | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | Free |
| .biz | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 | Free |
| .online |
$2.00*
$27.70
|
$27.70 | $27.70 | Free |
| .org | $10.13 | $10.13 | $10.13 | Free |
| .io | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | Free |
| .co.uk | $5.55 | $5.55 | Free | NA |
| .info | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 | Free |
| .us | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | NA |
| .store |
$3.00*
$42.20
|
$42.20 | $42.20 | Free |
| .site |
$2.00*
$27.70
|
$27.70 | $27.70 | Free |
| .website |
$2.00*
$20.20
|
$20.20 | $20.20 | Free |
| .tv | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Free |
| .me | $17.37 | $17.37 | $17.37 | Free |
| .cc | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | Free |
| .xyz | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 | Free |
| .mobi | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 | Free |
| .name | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 | Free |
| .it.com |
$4.50*
$25.20
|
$25.20 | $25.20 | Free |
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