Upcoming TLDs / .punk
Can you register a .punk domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .punk would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
“Punk” commonly refers to a aesthetic associated with punk music, independent expression, creativity, nonconformity, and diy values. Depending on context, it can describe music, fashion, art, communities, attitudes, and independent projects.
Who applied for .punk
Endpoint Domains
Endpoint Domains, Inc., US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .PUNK is to provide an accessible namespace for individuals, businesses, organizations, communities, projects, and other entities that identify with or wish to be associated with punk culture, music, creativity, independence, and expression. The purpose of .PUNK 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 .PUNK available for registration through accredited registrars and other appropriate distribution channels; …
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 .punk 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 .punk and its registry announces launch dates.