Upcoming TLDs / .fab
Can you register a .fab domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .fab would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
"Fab" is an English word with two established senses: colloquially, a shortening of "fabulous," meaning excellent; and in manufacturing, the standard short form of "fabrication facility," a plant where components such as semiconductors are made.
“Fab” is commonly used as an informal abbreviation of “fabulous,” meaning excellent, attractive, or stylish. Depending on the context, it can also refer to fabrication, manufacturing, or a fabrication facility.
fabulous or fabrication (to make)
An informal abbreviation meaning fabulous; it can also refer to fabrication or manufacturing.
FAB is short for fabulous, meaning excellent or wonderful. In manufacturing, a fab is where the chips powering the modern economy are made. Fabulous by name. Built to make the future.
Who applied for .fab
Castor Exploration, Inc.
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission and purpose of this TLD is to expand consumer choice by providing a clear namespace associated with fabrication, manufacturing and excellent work. Registrants may include manufacturers, designers, engineers, suppliers and customers.
Endpoint Domains
Endpoint Domains, Inc., US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .FAB is to provide an accessible namespace for individuals, businesses, organizations, communities, projects, and other entities that identify with or wish to be associated with the term “fab.” The purpose of .FAB is to enable registrants to establish distinctive online identities through domain names that reflect the concept represented by the applied-for string. To achieve this purpose, ENDPOINT DOMAINS, INC. will make .FAB available for registration through accredited registrars and other appropriate distribution channels; maintain secure, stable, and reliable registry …
Link Freedom Group / LFG
Link Freedom Group Ltd, MT, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Link Freedom Group (LFG) aspires to become a best-in-class, vertically integrated domain name registration authority, see linkfreedomgroup.link. This TLD is part of a carefully curated portfolio of strings that LFG intends to pursue in ICANN’s 2026 New gTLD Program. In assembling this portfolio, LFG focused on securing meaningful, memorable, and commercially compelling strings that resonate strongly with end users and offer long-term growth potential.
ShortDot (Ireland) Limited
IE, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .fab is to provide a memorable namespace for creativity, fashion, fabrication, manufacturing, design and brands associated with excellence.
XYZ.COM LLC
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
1. Mission and purpose. This gTLD will be operated as an open, unrestricted generic top-level domain. Its purpose is to expand naming choice in the DNS by making this term available at the top level for any lawful use chosen by the registrant. Registrations will be available to all registrants on a first-come, first-served basis through ICANN-accredited registrars, subject only to the Registry Agreement, ICANN Consensus Policies, and applicable law. The applicant will not operate this gTLD on an exclusive basis.
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 .fab 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 .fab and its registry announces launch dates.