Upcoming TLDs / .zen
Can you register a .zen domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .zen would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
ZEN represents meditation, simplicity, inner peace, mindfulness, and tranquility — adopted globally as a universal concept for calm, presence, and intentional living.
Zen in everyday use means calm, simple, and balanced, describing uncluttered design, restful spaces, and a composed way of working and living.
A widely used term associated with calmness, balance, clarity, simplicity and peacefulness.
Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and direct insight. In common usage, it also describes a state of calm, focus, and unforced simplicity.
Zen commonly refers to a broadly recognized term used across a wide range of contexts.
"Zen" is an English word, from Japanese, naming a school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and intuition; informally it describes a state or quality of calm, simplicity, and focused tranquility.
“zen” has historical roots in a meditation-centered Buddhist tradition. In contemporary usage, the term is also widely associated with calmness, simplicity, reflection, focused awareness and minimalist expression.
ZEN describes a calm, focused and uncluttered state or aesthetic. Less noise. More clarity.
Who applied for .zen
Cam Connecting SARL
MC, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
1. .ZEN represents meditation, simplicity, inner peace, mindfulness, and tranquility — rooted in Zen Buddhism but adopted globally as a universal concept for calm, presence, and intentional living.
Intercap Registry Inc.
KY, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The proposed .zen top-level domain represents the everyday sense of the word "zen" - calm, simplicity, and balance. In common use, the word describes uncluttered design, restful spaces, straightforward products, and a composed way of working and living, and it appears in this general sense across content and commerce of many kinds.
ShortDot (Ireland) Limited
IE, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .zen is to provide a focused namespace for mindfulness, wellness, simplicity, personal development, lifestyle services and balanced living.
Registry Services, LLC
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
1. Describe the mission and purpose of the applied-for gTLD.
Paws Button, LLC
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of .ZEN is to provide a namespace associated with the applied-for string. The .ZEN gTLD is intended to serve a broad range of registrants and users, including individuals, businesses, organizations, communities, projects, and other entities that identify with, relate to, or wish to be associated with the concept represented by the applied-for string.
Radix Technologies Inc SEZC
Radix Technologies Inc SEZC, KY, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
1. Mission and purpose: The mission of .zen is to provide a namespace for brands and creators whose identity centers on calm, simplicity and balance. Intended registrants include mindfulness, meditation and lifestyle brands; spas, retreats and hospitality businesses; design studios and minimalist consumer products; and software makers using "zen" to signal simplicity. Intended users are consumers and audiences worldwide drawn to those qualities. Following delegation, the applicant will, as registry operator of the .zen TLD, conduct a phased launch, implement all ICANN-required rights …
TechEdge
TechEdge Limited, KY, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Mission:
XYZ.COM LLC
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
1. Mission and purpose. This gTLD will be operated as an open, unrestricted generic top-level domain. Its purpose is to expand naming choice in the DNS by making this term available at the top level for any lawful use chosen by the registrant. Registrations will be available to all registrants on a first-come, first-served basis through ICANN-accredited registrars, subject only to the Registry Agreement, ICANN Consensus Policies, and applicable law. The applicant will not operate this gTLD on an exclusive basis.
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 .zen 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 .zen and its registry announces launch dates.