Upcoming TLDs / .honey
Can you register a .honey domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .honey would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
The term honey is broadly known to be a term of sweetness and endearment. .honey is used to indicate that something or someone is sweet, beloved and dear.
Who applied for .honey
DynaReg LLC
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of the .honey registry is to create a globally recognized namespace on which registrants can express sweetness, endearment and friendliness. .honey exists to highlight friendliness and the caring nature of its registrants. The .honey registry champions a namespace built on ideas, gentleness, and inspiration. Every .honey domain is an invitation to share warmth, creative connections, and create spaces where people feel inspired.
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 .honey 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 .honey and its registry announces launch dates.