DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.donate Domain Names
Application disclosed; not delegated.donate is a proposed generic top-level domain centred on giving, fundraising and charitable action. Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.donate, and ICANN states that public application details are posted after the submission period closes. The string is not yet delegated, so it should be treated as a prelaunch extension rather than an active registry space.
.donate registrations are not available yet. Search related extensions or get a launch alert.
Application and status facts
Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.
- Extension
- .donate
- Current status
- Application disclosed; not delegatedICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN
- Root-zone delegation status
- No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
- Announced applicant or applicants
- Link Freedom GroupFrequently Asked Questions | ICANN New gTLDs - ICANN
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 1
- Contested
- No
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-13Frequently Asked Questions | ICANN New gTLDs - ICANN
- Application round/programme
- ICANN application programme information recorded.ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN
- Registry operator
- Not verified
- Registration availability
- Public registration is not confirmed by this guide.
- Last fact checked
- 2026-08-25
- Authoritative sources
- ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN Frequently Asked Questions | ICANN New gTLDs - ICANN ICANN 2026: who applied for what - internet.best Link Freedom Group Announces Unprecedented Investment in ICANN Top-Level Domain Applications - Morningstar / PR Newswire
A public application, applicant identity, approval, registry operation, root-zone delegation and live registration availability are separate facts.
Illustrative uses
What could a .donate domain be used for?
If delegated,.donate would suit organisations and campaigns built around donations, social good and community support.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .donate for?
- Charities
- Non-profits
- Fundraising teams
- Community projects
- Creators and public figures
- Social enterprises
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Clear purpose
- Strong campaign fit
- Memorable naming
Considerations
- Not yet delegated
- Availability is unconfirmed
- Needs trust signals
Related domain extensions
Marketplace listings
Relevant public DomainUI listings are separate from registry availability results.
Frequently asked questions
Is.donate live yet?
No. Publicly disclosed material identifies.donate as an application, so it should be treated as prelaunch rather than delegated.
Who is associated with the.donate application?
Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.donate.
Can I register a.donate domain now?
Not on the basis of confirmed public registry launch data. Registration should not be assumed until delegation and availability are announced.
What is.donate best suited to?
It is best suited to giving, fundraising, charitable support and cause-led campaigns.
Is.donate only for charities?
No. It could also suit community projects, social enterprises, creators and other support-focused initiatives if it is delegated.
Why would a group choose.donate over a generic domain?
Because the extension itself communicates a clear call to action and reinforces the fundraising purpose of the site.
Sources and review information
- ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD ApplicationsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- Frequently Asked Questions | ICANN New gTLDsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- ICANN 2026: who applied for whatinternet.best - accessed 2026-08-25
- Link Freedom Group Announces Unprecedented Investment in ICANN Top-Level Domain ApplicationsMorningstar / PR Newswire - accessed 2026-08-25
