# ICANN Reveals 2026 gTLD Applications

> ICANN publishes 1,615 new domain applications for 2026 gTLD round.
- Title: ICANN Reveals 2026 gTLD Applications · ICANN | Shortify
- Summary: ICANN publishes 1,615 new domain applications for 2026 gTLD round. ICANN released 1,615 new generic top-level domain applications for 2026, including 333…
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- Source: ICANN — https://icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-reveals-2026-round-applications-for-new-generic-top-level-domains-07-10-2026-en
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## ICANN Publishes 2026 gTLD Applications
ICANN published the list of applications received in the New Generic Top-Level Domains Program for 2026 round.
## 2026 Application Data Snapshot
1,615 applications were submitted, including 333 brand applications and 16 community-based applications.
## Geographic Application Distribution
Applications came from Africa (16), Asia/Australia/Pacific (218), Europe (506), Latin America and Caribbean (11), and North America (864).
## Replacement Period Details
Applicants may switch from primary to replacement strings between 8 and 21 October 2026.
## String Confirmation Day
String Confirmation Day occurs on 17 November 2026, publishing final gTLD strings and refund options.
## Community Input Period
The community and public can provide feedback on applications from 17 November 2026 to 16 March 2027.
## 2027 Prioritization Draw
The Prioritization Draw will set application processing order in early 2027 after the String Evaluation Stage.
## Key takeaway

ICANN released 1,615 new generic top-level domain applications for 2026, including 333 brand names and 16 community-based applications.