GoKawiilICANN Opens New Top-Level Domains, Including .cattier and .porn, in 2026
ICANN announced that starting in 2026, anyone can register new top-level domains, expanding beyond existing options like .com and .org. This includes the possibility of creating entirely new domains such as .word, with over a thousand already in use, and existing domains like .porn and .horse gaining more prominence. The decision follows a period of regulatory updates aimed at increasing domain diversity and innovation on the internet.
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This development could significantly influence internet branding and content categorization, potentially leading to more specialized or provocative online spaces. It also reflects ICANN’s ongoing role in balancing internet stability with openness to new digital expressions, which could impact how users and companies establish their online identities.
- New top-level domains will be available from 2026.
- Existing domains like .porn and .horse are expanding.
- ICANN aims to foster innovation while maintaining internet stability.
Source: wired.com — Pete Millspaugh, 2026-10-06
Published there as: “The Internet Runs on Cats and Porn. It’s About to Get Cattier and Pornier”
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