Upcoming TLDs / .tag
Can you register a .tag domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .tag would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
a small label with information that is attached to something, or the act of applying the small label or information to identify later
a label attached to something to identify it
"Tag" is a label or keyword used to identify, classify, organize, or describe information, content or products.
“Tag” commonly means a label, marker, identifier, or short descriptor used to identify, organize, categorize, or associate people, things, content, products, services, and communities. It may be physical, digital, or an identifying name or handle.
Who applied for .tag
Aruba PEC S.P.A.
IT, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission and purpose of the applied-for .tag gTLD is to provide a namespace built around identity, labelling, and connection. A tag is the small marker that says what something is or who it belongs to, and the word now runs through digital life in many forms: the hashtag that gathers a conversation, the tag that identifies a person in a post or photo, the gamertag and handle that serve as someone's chosen name online, the metadata tag that organises content, the price tag, the name tag, the pet and luggage tag, and the artist's tag as a personal signature. Across all of these, the meaning …
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.
ShortDot (Ireland) Limited
IE, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .tag is to provide a clear and memorable namespace for identifying, categorizing, organizing, and discovering digital content, products, services and interests. The TLD is intended for eligible individuals, businesses, creators, platforms, and organizations seeking relevant and distinctive online identities.
Suffix Inc.
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .TAG is to provide an accessible namespace for individuals, businesses, organizations, communities, projects, and other entities that identify with or wish to be associated with the term “tag.” The purpose of .TAG 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, SUFFIX INC. will make .TAG available for registration through accredited registrars and other appropriate distribution channels; maintain secure, stable, and reliable registry infrastructure; …
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 .tag 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 .tag and its registry announces launch dates.