2026 New gTLD Launch Hub: Track the upcoming launches

ICANN's New gTLD 2026 Program is underway

Launching a new wave of domain extensions to reshape the global digital identity namespace.

Explore the 2026 Round

We have everything you need to track the 2026 New gTLD Round. ICANN received 1,615 applications. Many companies applied for the same string, so we show 986 unique TLDs. Each TLD gets one page you can follow as the round moves forward. Browse the list to see which TLDs are in the round, and check back as applications progress. Learn more in our FAQ

Why the 2026 round matters

For nearly three decades, the gTLD namespace barely moved. Six original TLDs launched in 1985: .com, .org, .net, .edu, .gov, and .mil, joined by a modest early-2000s expansion that added .info, .biz, .name, .pro, and .mobi, among others. That left just 22 gTLDs serving the entire internet.

Mounting industry demand and ICANN's maturing policy framework finally lifted that ceiling with the landmark 2012 New gTLD Program, and the results reshaped the market. New gTLDs have driven roughly a third of all net new domain growth since 2014 and continue to outpace the legacy namespace year over year.

Now, in the 2026 Round, that same demand is playing out at scale. 1,615 applications were filed with ICANN, giving businesses more opportunity than ever to claim the extension that fits their brand, their community, or their market, before someone else does.

  • 1615
    Applications
  • 986
    Unique TLDs
  • 333
    Brand TLDs
  • 263
    Contested TLDs


As of October 7, 2026, when the full list was published. These numbers can change before the list is final on November 17, 2026.

101domain: your dedicated Launch partner

From Sunrise to General Availability, we're watching every phase so you don't have to.

  • We track ICANN's timeline for you. No need to decipher complex status updates, contention set resolutions, or delegation schedules. We map out exactly where each of the applied-for strings stands.
  • Never miss a registration window. Get alerted the moment a domain extension is confirmed, delegated, or opens for registrations. Sign up for alerts.
  • Defend your trademarks early. We help submit your mark to the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH), enabling priority registration during Sunrise and instant alerts if someone tries to register your trademarked name. Learn more about TMCH