ICANN Reveals 2026 Round Applications for New Generic Top-Level Domains

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has revealed the applications for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) for the 2026 round. The applications were submitted in 2020, and ICANN has been reviewing them ever since. This round includes 24 applications, which were submitted by 24 different organizations. The organizations submitted their applications for various gTLDs, including .art, .book, .car, .eco, .music, .shop, and .tech. The applications were made under the 2020 round of the ICANN's new gTLD program. The applicants will have to meet certain requirements and undergo a thorough evaluation process before their applications are approved or denied. The evaluation process will assess the applicants' compliance with the ICANN's requirements, as well as the potential impact of the proposed gTLD on the internet ecosystem. ICANN has also released a list of the applicants and their proposed gTLDs, which can be found on its website.