Upcoming TLDs / .weed
Can you register a .weed domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .weed would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
Weed commonly means an unwanted or invasive plant and is also a widely used informal term for cannabis. The word may also appear in horticultural, agricultural, cultural, commercial, and expressive contexts.
Who applied for .weed
Oinkadot Inc
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .WEED is to create a distinctive namespace reflecting the established meanings and uses of the word "weed." Its scope includes gardening, horticulture, agriculture, landscaping, ecology and invasive-plant management, as well as legitimate informational, educational, cultural, research, professional, and other activities associated with cannabis and hemp. This breadth gives .WEED relevance across several established fields while providing a clear and memorable digital identity.
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 .weed 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 .weed and its registry announces launch dates.