.READ domain list & statistics

1. Zone summary: .read

The .READ zone contains 1 domain names, according to the complete zone-file snapshot dated 02 Oct 2026. In the latest available comparison, from 01 Oct 2026 to 02 Oct 2026, 0 domain names were added to the zone and 0 were removed. The net zone change was 0 domains (no net gain or loss).

Complete zone-file coverage. Counts describe domains present in the zone file; registered domains absent from the zone file are excluded. Additions and removals are not independently verified registration or expiration events.

3. Zone Details: .read

The .read top-level domain serves websites centered on reading and text-based content. Common uses include digital and print publishers, author portfolios, book and literary review sites, online magazines, libraries, book clubs, and apps that distribute or track reading material. It provides a clear semantic cue that the site’s primary focus is textual content or reading experiences.

As a branding choice, .read conveys editorial focus and immediate topical relevance; it helps visitors recognize a site's intent at a glance. Organizations and individuals choose it to emphasize content authority, simplify URL structure for series or titles, and create memorable, niche-aligned addresses that distinguish reading- or literature-focused offerings from general-purpose domains.

Before registering, review availability, pricing and registrar terms, since policies and costs vary by provider. Many projects pair a .read address with an existing .com or .org for redirects, marketing and trademark protection. The extension works well for landing pages, subscription services, short links to articles, and domain hacks; prioritize clear, concise names that match audience expectations and editorial positioning.

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5. Download latest .read domain list via API

import axios from 'axios';
import fs from 'fs';
import { pipeline } from 'stream/promises';

const response = await axios({
  method: 'GET',
  url: 'https://allzonefiles.io/api/v1/zones/read/dl',
  responseType: 'stream',
  headers: {
    // Replace with your API key
    'Authorization': 'Bearer allzfio_5c1572d016b846ce99ce7a177922ff21'
  }
});

await pipeline(response.data, fs.createWriteStream('read.txt.gz'));

console.log('Download complete!');

package main

import (
    "io"
    "net/http"
    "os"
)

func main() {
    url := "https://allzonefiles.io/api/v1/zones/read/dl"
    file, _ := os.Create("read.txt.gz")
    defer out.Close()

    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", url, nil)
    // Replace with your API key
    req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer allzfio_5c1572d016b846ce99ce7a177922ff21")

    resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    io.Copy(out, resp.Body)
}

import requests

url = "https://allzonefiles.io/api/v1/zones/read/dl"
# Replace with your API key
headers = {"Authorization": "Bearer allzfio_5c1572d016b846ce99ce7a177922ff21"}

with requests.get(url, headers=headers, stream=True) as r:
    r.raise_for_status()
    with open("read.txt.gz", "wb") as f:
        for chunk in r.iter_content(chunk_size=128*1024):
            f.write(chunk)

import java.io.FileOutputStream;
import java.io.InputStream;
import java.net.HttpURLConnection;
import java.net.URL;

public class FileDownloader {
    public static void main(String[] args) throws Exception {
        URL url = new URL("https://allzonefiles.io/api/v1/zones/read/dl");
        HttpURLConnection connection = (HttpURLConnection) url.openConnection();

        connection.setRequestMethod("GET");
        // Replace with your API key
        connection.setRequestProperty("Authorization", "Bearer allzfio_5c1572d016b846ce99ce7a177922ff21");

        try (InputStream in = connection.getInputStream();
             FileOutputStream out = new FileOutputStream("read.txt.gz")) {

            byte[] buffer = new byte[8192];
            int bytesRead;
            while ((bytesRead = in.read(buffer)) != -1) {
                out.write(buffer, 0, bytesRead);
            }
        }

        System.out.println("Download complete!");
    }
}

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