Type
Generic
All TLDs / .run
.run — should you use it?
Generic TLD · introduced 2016
The short answer
Sneaky double duty: running brands and devops tools (things that... run). Cheap and short.Why it works
- Short verb TLD
- Dev + fitness dual market
Why it might not
- Low awareness
The longer take
app.run-style constructions are clean for infra tools; equally at home on a running club. Verb TLDs are underrated.
Where .run ranks
Straight answers about .run
Where to buy .run
Renewal trap: .run costs $4.12 in year one but $25.23/yr to renew — 6.1× the intro price. Budget for the renewal, not the promo. Full Renewal-Trap Index
| Registrar | First year | Renews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynadot Sponsored | $4.00 promo | $25.90 | Go → |
| Porkbun Trust pick | $4.12 promo | $25.23 | Go → |
| Cloudflare Trust pick at-cost | $21.20 | $21.20 | Go → |
| Namecheap Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
Porkbun & Cloudflare prices in USD, pulled from their daily feeds (checked 2026-10-21). Cloudflare sells at wholesale cost but requires using Cloudflare’s nameservers. Full comparison: where to buy .run.
Some links are affiliate links. Prices are set by the registrar and can change — always confirm at checkout.