Upcoming TLDs / .gpt
Can you register a .gpt domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .gpt would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
general purpose technology
GPT is a coined term, created by OpenAI. It functions exclusively as a source identifier for OpenAI OpCo, LLC.
GPT commonly refers to a letter combination with multiple commonly understood meanings depending on the context in which it is used. For example, it may refer to Generative Pre-trained Transformer, or General Purpose Technology.
Who applied for .gpt
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. Over the past four years, LFG (Nova Registry) has successfully grown its flagship TLD, .LINK, from approximately 125,000 to more than 300,000 …
OPENAI OPCO, LLC
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Mission and Purpose
Pirin Tablet, LLC
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .GPT is to provide a namespace associated with the applied-for string. The .GPT gTLD is intended to serve a broad range of registrants and users, including individuals, businesses, organizations, communities, projects, and other entities that identify with, relate to, or wish to be associated with the concept represented by the applied-for string.
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 .gpt 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 .gpt and its registry announces launch dates.