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.run — should you use it?
Generic TLD · introduced 2016
Sneaky double duty: running brands and devops tools (things that... run). Cheap and short.
Typical price
~$15–25/yr
Our rating
3/5
Since
2016
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
Where to buy .run
Renewal trap: .run costs $4.12 in year one but $22.14/yr to renew — 5.4× the intro price. Budget for the renewal, not the promo. Full Renewal-Trap Index
| Registrar | First year | Renews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namecheap Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
| Dynadot Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
| Porkbun Trust pick cheapest | $4.12 promo | $22.14 | Go → |
| Cloudflare Trust pick at-cost | $21.20 | $21.20 | Go → |
Porkbun & Cloudflare prices in USD, pulled from their daily feeds (checked 2026-08-30). 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.