History of the TLD

The .review top level domain was launched in 2014 as part of the ICANN new gTLD expansion. It was created to support content focused on opinions, ratings, and evaluations across products, services, and experiences. Since its introduction it has been used by independent reviewers, comparison platforms, and businesses showcasing verified feedback.

Main Use and Industry Position

The .review TLD is commonly used for review websites, testimonial pages, comparison platforms, and consumer feedback portals. It holds a neutral industry position and is not limited to any single sector, making it suitable for technology, hospitality, finance, retail, and professional services.

Comparison to Other TLDs

Compared to .com, .review provides immediate context about the purpose of the site but with lower global trust recognition. When compared to TLDs like .ratings or .feedback, .review is broader and more flexible, allowing for both professional and user generated content use cases.

Pros and Cons of the TLD

Pros

• Instantly communicates review based content

• Broad industry applicability

• Useful for transparency and comparison focused platforms

Cons

• Can be perceived as opinion based rather than authoritative

• Lower trust than long established generic TLDs

• Potential association with negative or critical content
  
  

Registration Criteria

The .review TLD is open for general registration with no eligibility restrictions. Domains are allocated globally on a first come first served basis.

Summary

The .review TLD is a descriptive and flexible extension designed for platforms and individuals publishing evaluations and opinions. It is best suited for review driven projects where clarity of purpose is more important than traditional brand recognition.