Upcoming TLDs / .her
Can you register a .her domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .her would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
Her represents women today - their identities, ambitions, businesses, creativity, communities, voices, and influence. It is a simple, powerful word that puts women at the center of the story.
Who applied for .her
CREATEHER FEST
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing, ICANN applicant support
The mission of .HER is to create a distinctive digital home for the people, businesses, organizations, ideas, products, services, and communities associated with women and the experiences, interests, and opportunities relevant to them. From entrepreneurship and professional development to health, fashion, technology, education, culture, creativity, and community, "her" is a simple and widely understood word with a personal and meaningful connection to women.
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 .her 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 .her and its registry announces launch dates.