Upcoming TLDs / .moon
Can you register a .moon domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .moon would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
a natural satellite
The Moon is Earth's natural satellite and, by extension, moon may describe things relating to the lunar body, its exploration, science, observation, phases, tides, and cultural representations.
MOON is a natural satellite orbiting a planet. Our Moon circles Earth, shapes the tides and has guided calendars, travelers and imaginations for centuries. Aim higher.
Who applied for .moon
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.
Oinkadot Inc
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .MOON is to create a distinctive namespace for the people, organizations, businesses, projects, and communities connected to Earth's Moon and the countless ideas it has inspired. From science, exploration, and astronomy to art, storytelling, culture, entertainment, and commerce, the Moon has fascinated humanity for generations and provides .MOON with an instantly recognizable identity.
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 .moon 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 .moon and its registry announces launch dates.