Choose .red when
- Colour-led products
- Alerts and status tools
- Red-themed communities
- Creative campaigns
.red domain search
Find a .red name that makes the colour or signal meaningful
Generate ideas, check an exact name or research a shortlist—all scoped to .red.
Live .red search
Find your strongest available .red
Results remain on this page and stay scoped to .red. Availability and final checkout price are confirmed by the registrar.
About this extension
What is .red?
.red is a generic extension for colour-led brands, alerts and culture projects. It is expressive but broad, so the label should explain the product or audience rather than rely on colour alone.
- Type
- Generic top-level domain
- Reported snapshot
- 41.8K
- IANA type
- Generic top-level domain
- Registration scope
- Open generic registration for red brands, alerts, culture and colour-led products.
Open generic registration for red brands, alerts, culture and colour-led products.
30 Apr 2026 · ICANN red registry transaction report (202604)
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
The short answer
Is .red a good domain extension?
Choose .red when the colour or signal is a durable part of the brand and does not imply danger or urgency without evidence.
Consider another extension when
- The colour has no product meaning
- The name implies emergency or risk irresponsibly
- A category-specific extension is clearer
Research brief
The .red facts that change the decision
This page separates registry policy, public market evidence and registrar pricing. A sample is labeled as a sample; a rule is labeled as a rule; and a checkout quote is never presented as a registry statistic.
IANA type
Generic top-level domain
Current classification in the IANA Root Zone Database.
IANA .red delegation recordRegistration scope
Open generic registration for red brands, alerts, culture and colour-led products.
Read the current registry and registrar terms before purchase.
IANA .red delegation recordRegistry path
.red → registry → web address
The registry sets the namespace policy; the registrar confirms the final availability, price and registration terms.
Market pulse
How .red is moving
Registry totals show the scale and direction of the namespace. They do not predict the value of an individual domain; the change below is calculated from dated registry snapshots.
Year-over-year growth
+0.7%
Registration base compared with the matching reported period one year earlier · 30 Apr 2026
Reported base change
+300
change in the reported base between dated snapshots
.red reported registrations
41.8K
Dated source record
- Earlier41.5K
- Latest41.8K
The page labels the published dataset exactly as reported. It does not invent a global registration total where the registry has not released a comparable series.
ICANN red registry transaction report (202604)Availability without guesswork
How to find a strong available .red
Treat availability as the start of the decision, not the finish. A usable name also needs to be easy to communicate, defensible and fairly priced.
- 01
Start with a name that earns .red
Test the emotional reading in each market and state the actual service before using a strong colour signal.
- 02
Search the exact label first
Keep the search scoped to this extension, then compare the exact label with closely related endings before accepting a spelling compromise.
- 03
Check rights and pronunciation
An available result is not trademark clearance. Say the name aloud, check local implications and review the registrar’s final eligibility rules.
Pricing explained
What does a .red domain cost?
The useful number is the full cost of ownership, not the largest promotional figure on a registrar banner.
Lowest verified row: $22.19 for year one
Renews from $23.49
This is the lowest verified provider row, not a recommendation. Compare every available registrar below; a provider gets a price row after its current quote is collected or approved in admin.
RegistrarRegisterRenewTransfer
NameSiloSource price table
Register$22.19Renew$23.49Transfer$21.99
Standard names only. Prices were source-checked on August 15, 2026; promotional rates, taxes, ICANN fees and premium-name pricing can change at checkout.
Compare the full .red ownership cost
Compare .red renewal with .blue and .black; check premium status for short colour words.
Registration options
Where to register a .red
Compare the final registration, renewal and transfer terms. We prioritize the partner best aligned with this market, but the choice remains yours.
Bluehost is our preferred global partner; Namecheap and HostGator remain available as additional checkouts. Prices are shown only when the provider's current quote is verified, so a missing row never becomes a made-up number.
Some outbound links are affiliate links. FlashDomains may earn a commission without changing your price.
NameSilo
Register $22.19 · renew $23.49
Bluehost
AffiliateOur primary global registration partner for generic extensions.
Namecheap
AffiliateA second checkout option for comparing registration and renewal terms.
HostGator
A domain and hosting option; confirm the current renewal price at checkout.
Domain.com
Search and register on Domain.com's official domain page; confirm current availability and terms there.
Make the tradeoff visible
.red compared with common alternatives
| Extension | Recognition | Availability | Strongest fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .red | Category-led | Check the exact label | colour-led brands, alerts and red-themed communities | The colour has no product meaning |
| .com | Very high | Crowded | Broad commercial and global brands | Premium or awkward remaining names |
| .org | High | Often better | Mission-led and community work | May imply a public-interest purpose |
AI naming tools
Use AI for ideas—not fake availability
Copy a focused prompt into your preferred AI assistant, then paste the names it finds into FlashDomains Bulk Search. Test the whole shortlist together—AI can explore language, but live registry and registrar signals confirm domains.
Generate .red name ideas
Generate 25 concise .red names for colour-led brands, alerts and red-themed communities. Keep them natural when spoken, avoid trademarks and forced spellings, and do not claim availability or legal clearance.
Score a shortlist for clarity
Score these possible .red names: [paste shortlist]. Assess pronunciation, spelling, category fit, unintended meanings and sentence flow. Do not claim availability, trademark clearance or monetary value. Return the strongest three with risks.
Create clean variations
The preferred label [name] is unavailable as a .red. Suggest concise variations that preserve its meaning and suit colour-led brands, alerts and red-themed communities. Reject forced spellings, hyphens and numbers. Do not claim availability.
These prompts help generate and evaluate .red ideas. They do not confirm domain availability, trademark status or price.
Direct answers
.red questions
Updated August 15, 2026. Time-sensitive prices and availability must be rechecked at the registrar.
What is a .red domain?
.red is a generic extension for colour-led brands, alerts and culture projects. It is expressive but broad, so the label should explain the product or audience rather than rely on colour alone.
How much does a .red domain cost?
There is no universal retail price. Compare registration, renewal and transfer pricing for the exact label, then confirm premium status, taxes and eligibility at checkout.
Is FlashDomains the .red registrar?
No. FlashDomains compares availability signals and routes registration actions to a registrar with the searched name filled in. The registrar confirms availability, price and eligibility at checkout.
Who is a .red domain best for?
.red is strongest for colour-led brands, alerts and red-themed communities. Confirm current registry eligibility and make the local or category signal true on the site.
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