Amazon to launch three new top-level domains: .free, .hot, and .spot next month

Industry Information 20 Mar 2025 04:25:24 PM By:DN platform editor
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Amazon plans to launch three new top-level domains (TLDs) next month: .free, .hot and .spot.

Amazon plans to launch three new top-level domains (TLDs) next month: .free, .hot, and .spot. These domains were originally applied for in the new generic top-level domain (gTLD) expansion plan in 2012. After years of preparation, they are now ready for public registration.

Amazon to launch three new top-level domains: .free, .hot, and .spot next month

Important dates:

Priority use period: Starting from April 2, 2025, Amazon will provide priority registration opportunities for trademark holders and specific user groups.

Early experience period: From May 12 to 17, 2025, this stage adopts the Dutch auction model, and the registration fee decreases day by day.

May 12: About $6,000

May 13: About $3,000

May 17: About $200

(Prices may vary by registrar)

Public registration: These new top-level domains will be available to all users starting May 19, 2025.

Pricing information:

According to domain registrar 101Domain, the registration fee for a .free domain is $44.99 per year, a .hot domain is $59.99 per year, and a .spot domain is $29.99 per year.

Source: domainnamewire

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