.red Domain Names
43 registrars compared — cheapest from $7.49 at Sav
Delegated on January 16, 2014, .red is one of the earliest color-named gTLDs from the 2012 round, run by Identity Digital Limited.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sav Cheapest | $7.49 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $91.49 | $196.49 | Visit |
| 2 | Dynadot | $8.24 | $21.62 | $21.62 | $94.72 | $202.82 | Visit |
| 3 | Porkbun | $8.24 | $21.11 | $21.11 | $92.68 | $198.23 | Visit |
| 4 | Spaceship | $8.48 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $92.08 | $196.58 | Visit |
| 5 | Regery | $8.69 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $96.65 | $206.60 | Visit |
| 6 | All Domains | $8.88 | $31.08 | $31.08 | $133.20 | $288.60 | Visit |
| 7 | INWX | $9.08 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $157.88 | $343.88 | Visit |
| 8 | Hostinger | $9.19 | $27.19 | $9.19 | $117.95 | $253.90 | Visit |
| 9 | Above.com | $9.24 | $22.22 | $22.22 | $98.12 | $209.22 | Visit |
| 10 | Cosmotown | $9.29 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $89.25 | $189.20 | Visit |
| 11 | Namecheap | $9.48 | $31.98 | $27.48 | $137.40 | $297.30 | Visit |
| 12 | OVHcloud | $9.81 | $22.89 | $23.29 | $101.37 | $215.82 | Visit |
| 13 | Crazy Domains | $10.29 | $23.49 | $22.99 | $104.25 | $221.70 | Visit |
| 14 | NameSilo | $10.49 | $23.49 | $20.99 | $104.45 | $221.90 | Visit |
| 15 | Blacknight | $11.08 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $130.88 | $280.63 | Visit |
| 16 | Truehost | $11.98 | $29.76 | $28.59 | $131.02 | $279.82 | Visit |
| 17 | EuroDNS | $13.90 | $42.01 | $42.01 | $181.94 | $391.99 | Visit |
| 18 | Gname | $13.99 | $30.99 | $30.99 | $137.95 | $292.90 | Visit |
| 19 | Netim | $14.00 | $36.00 | $21.00 | $158.00 | $338.00 | Visit |
| 20 | Name.com | $14.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $154.95 | $329.90 | Visit |
| 21 | GoDaddy | $15.19 | $40.19 | $40.19 | $175.95 | $376.90 | Visit |
| 22 | Directnic | $15.99 | $30.99 | $30.99 | $139.95 | $294.90 | Visit |
| 23 | eDomains | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $90.00 | $180.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Cloudflare | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $91.00 | $182.00 | Visit |
| 25 | Infomaniak | $19.31 | $19.31 | $19.31 | $96.55 | $193.10 | Visit |
| 26 | NameBright | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 | Visit |
| 27 | Marcaria | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $110.00 | $220.00 | Visit |
| 28 | UK2 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $124.00 | $248.00 | Visit |
| 29 | Epik | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $124.75 | $249.50 | Visit |
| 30 | DreamHost | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $124.95 | $249.90 | Visit |
| 31 | Hello.co | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $124.95 | $249.90 | Visit |
| 32 | 123 Reg | $26.38 | $26.38 | $26.38 | $131.90 | $263.80 | Visit |
| 33 | MrDomain | $26.58 | $26.58 | $26.58 | $132.90 | $265.80 | Visit |
| 34 | Gandi | $26.95 | $55.98 | $22.84 | $250.87 | $530.77 | Visit |
| 35 | OnlyDomains | $31.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $171.95 | $346.90 | Visit |
| 36 | Alibaba Cloud | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $160.00 | $320.00 | Visit |
| 37 | Hover | $33.19 | $33.19 | $33.19 | $165.95 | $331.90 | Visit |
| 38 | 101domain | $33.67 | $39.67 | $33.67 | $192.35 | $390.70 | Visit |
| 39 | IONOS | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $170.00 | $340.00 | Visit |
| 40 | Regtons | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 41 | Squarespace | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $175.00 | $350.00 | Visit |
| 42 | Internet.bs | $35.91 | $41.14 | $35.91 | $200.47 | $406.17 | Visit |
| 43 | Moniker | $35.91 | $41.14 | $35.91 | $200.47 | $406.17 | Visit |
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A Colorful Addition to the Root Zone
The .red domain joined the internet's root zone on January 16, 2014, a product of the 2012 new gTLD program. It's not a brand TLD — it's a generic, open-to-all space. Its sponsor, Identity Digital Limited, has a portfolio of similarly descriptive names. That puts .red in a curious spot: it's a color first, a domain second.
Why .red Isn't Just for the Color
While .red obviously evokes the color, its use cases stretch beyond describing a hue. It can signal passion, urgency, or even a political leaning — think of red states. The lack of restrictions means anyone can register. Identity Digital operates several other single-concept gTLDs like .global and .blue, so .red fits into a family of abstract, evocative namespaces where meaning is whatever the registrant makes of it.
The Price of Red
The pricing for .red spans a wide range across 43 registrars. At the low end, [Sav](/registrars/sav) offers it as a budget extension, but the spread means some registrars charge several times more. This is typical for a secondary gTLD — not a premium like .com, but not a commodity either. The renewal at $7.49 keeps it affordable, though the variance suggests some registrars price it as a niche product rather than a volume play.
Sibling Rivalry: .red vs .blue
Identity Digital didn't stop at .red — it also runs .blue, a direct counterpart. Both delegated in the same 2012 round, both are color names, both unrestricted. For a brand or individual, the choice between them is purely about which color speaks louder. .red might signal energy or alert; .blue might signal calm or trust. The registry's parallel operation of these TLDs means the technical and governance setup is identical — only the semantics differ.