Upcoming TLDs / .wire
Can you register a .wire domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .wire would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
A wire is a slender strand or bundle of metal used to conduct electricity, carry signals, or bind materials and, by extension, may refer to electrical wiring, cabling, wireline communications, harnesses, and news or message distribution.
Who applied for .wire
Oinkadot Inc
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .WIRE is to create a distinctive namespace built around the many established meanings and uses of "wire." From the physical wires and cables that carry electricity, data, and signals to communications, newswires, electronics, and creative uses, the term connects essential infrastructure with the exchange of information. .WIRE provides a memorable digital identity for the businesses, professionals, organizations, projects, and communities connected to these fields.
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 .wire 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 .wire and its registry announces launch dates.