Upcoming TLDs / .shorts
Can you register a .shorts domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .shorts would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
The applied-for string, 'shorts', refers to popular short-form videos that allow creators to produce and share brief, engaging vertical video content.
Who applied for .shorts
Google Registry
Charleston Road Registry Inc., US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Charleston Road Registry Inc. dba Google Registry (Charleston Road Registry), a company wholly owned by Google, provides registry services to the public. Google is a global technology leader focused on making information universally accessible. Google develops technology to improve business on the Internet, providing services from search to enterprise solutions and digital media tools. These tools make it easier for people to connect with information and enable creators and publishers globally to grow their businesses. In line with Google’s mission, we make information accessible by extending …
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 .shorts 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 .shorts and its registry announces launch dates.