Upcoming TLDs / .classroom
Can you register a .classroom domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .classroom would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
The applied-for string, 'classroom', refers to a digital or physical space dedicated to teaching and learning, supporting education management, online learning tools, and school collaboration.
Who applied for .classroom
Google Registry
Charleston Road Registry Inc., US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Charleston Road Registry Inc. dba Google Registry (Charleston Road Registry), a company wholly owned by Google, provides registry services to the public. Google is a technology leader focused on improving how millions of users connect with information. In line with Google’s mission, we make information accessible by extending the utility of the Domain Name System while enhancing the performance, security, and stability of the Internet. We aspire to create unique web spaces where users learn about products and services in a targeted manner. The primary purpose of the applied-for gTLD is to …
What happens next
- April 30, 2026: Application window opened (done)
- August 12, 2026: Application window closed (done)
- October 7, 2026: Reveal Day: ICANN published every applied-for string (done)
- October 21, 2026: Replacement period ended (applicants could switch to a backup string) (done)
- November 17, 2026: String Confirmation Day: the final list of applied-for strings
- March 16, 2027: Community input and objections period ends
Dates from ICANN’s Reveal Day announcement, checked October 27, 2026. We re-check the applications every day and this page changes when they do.
When will .classroom be available?
ICANN has not set a date. The final list of applied-for strings comes on String Confirmation Day (November 17, 2026), community input and objections run until March 16, 2027, and ICANN processes applications after a prioritization draw in 2027. Registration opens only after ICANN delegates .classroom and its registry announces launch dates.