.press is an open extension for journalists, publishers and press offices, and for anyone whose name already includes the word, from small publishing houses to printers and cider makers. Its registry aims it at the news media, but anyone may register.
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What is a .press domain?
- Type
- A generic top-level domain operating under an ICANN registry agreement from April 2014. Source
- Registry
- Radix Technologies Inc., which has run it since February 2024 after earlier transfers within the Radix group. It was first delegated to DotPress Inc. Source
- Added to the internet
- Delegated on 27 May 2014. Source
- Who may register
- Anyone. The registry promotes it to the news media but sets no eligibility requirements. Source
- Acceptable use
- Radix's anti-abuse policy applies across its extensions. Source
- Email verification
- The registrar must check the owner's email address after registration and after changes, suspending the domain if it can't. Source
Facts checked against the registry on 9 November 2026.
Who a .press domain suits
The registry markets .press to journalists, writers and publishers, and it suits them well: a freelance reporter's portfolio, an independent magazine, or a small publisher such as Kestrel Press can use it, the last turning its imprint name straight into kestrel.press.
The word has older meanings too. Printers and letterpress studios, a cider or olive-oil press, a juice bar named after its cold press, or a company that wants a dedicated press room for journalists all have a reason to use it. A brand might keep its main .co.uk and put releases, logos, photos and media contacts at its own .press address.
- A company press room with releases and media kits
- A journalist's or writer's portfolio
- A publishing house or imprint's website
- Printers, letterpress studios and cider presses
- Book and magazine launch pages
Benefits of a .press domain
Speaks to journalists
A press room at a .press address tells reporters exactly where to find releases and contacts.
Matches publishing names
Many imprints and small publishers are called Something Press, so the domain mirrors the name on the spine.
Fewer registrations, more choice
It's a smaller extension than most, so short words and imprint names are often free.
A press room that journalists will use
Many companies bury their media information several clicks deep. A separate .press address gives it a front door: yourbrand.press can hold the latest releases, approved logos and photographs, executive biographies, key facts and a named contact who answers.
Keep it practical. Date every release, offer images at print resolution with captions and credits, and give a phone number and email address that someone monitors, especially outside office hours if you announce results or launches.
Be aware of the running cost. .press is priced well above most extensions, at registration and at renewal, so it makes most sense for organisations that will actively use it. If you just want to reserve the name, compare the cost with a .news or a subdomain on your main site.
.press pros and cons
Works well if
- You run a press office and want a dedicated, easy-to-find newsroom
- Your publisher or imprint is called Something Press
- You're a journalist or writer building a portfolio
- Your business presses something: cider, juice, oil or print
Look elsewhere if
- You want a low running cost: .press renews at a higher price than most extensions, so .news or .blog will cost less
- Your updates are general company news for customers: .news is plainer
- You only need a page or two of media information: a subdomain such as press.yourcompany.co.uk avoids a second domain
.press compared with similar extensions
| Extension | Best for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| .press | Press rooms, publishers and journalists | Open to all; a higher-priced extension. |
| .news | News sites and announcement feeds | Similar audience, aimed at readers rather than reporters. |
| .media | Agencies and content businesses | Broader, covering every format. |
| .blog | Writers and regular commentary | Informal and usually less costly to keep. |
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.press questions
Do I have to be a journalist or publisher to own a .press?
Anyone. Radix, the registry, promotes .press to the news media but publishes no eligibility rules, so publishers, printers and businesses of any kind can register one.
Why does a .press cost more than most domains?
Registries set their own wholesale prices, and .press sits towards the top of the range. The renewal is £113.95 a year, higher than the first year, so check it before you commit to a name you'll keep.
Should my company use .press for its newsroom?
It's a clear choice if you issue regular releases and want journalists to find them quickly. If media enquiries are occasional, a page on your main site is usually enough.
Do I need to confirm anything after registering a .press?
Yes, your email address. As an ICANN-accredited registrar, we're required to verify the owner's email after registration and after contact changes, and a domain left unverified is suspended.
Does a .press domain help a site get into search results?
Not directly. Google treats newer generic extensions in the same way as .com and gives no extra weight to the word in the extension.
Sources: IANA .press delegation record · Radix .press · Radix registry policies · ICANN 2013 RAA, WHOIS Accuracy Program Specification
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