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.forbidden Domain Names

Applied-for, not delegated

The.forbidden string is associated with a publicly announced New gTLD application and is not shown in the root zone as a delegated TLD. ICANN states that applied-for strings are published publicly after Reveal Day, and the applicant name appears in the public application record. Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.forbidden. (icann.org)

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension
.forbidden
Root-zone delegation status
No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
Number of publicly announced claims
1
Contested
No
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

A public application, applicant identity, approval, registry operation, root-zone delegation and live registration availability are separate facts.

Illustrative uses

What could a .forbidden domain be used for?

If.forbidden proceeds through the New gTLD process, it could suit deliberately restricted or cautionary naming themes.

Safety or warning brandingA registry theme built around caution, restriction or risk awareness.
Access-control messagingNames that signal limited entry, authorisation or controlled access.
Content boundary campaignsCampaign sites that want a clear line between allowed and disallowed material.
Rules and compliance projectsProgramme pages that emphasise policy, standards or prohibited conduct.
Fictional or world-building propertiesCreative projects that use a stark, memorable label for imagined settings.
Cybersecurity awarenessAwareness hubs for phishing, abuse prevention or unsafe behaviour.
Private communitiesInvitation-only groups that want a name suggesting exclusivity.
Experimental launchesConcept sites testing a strong, unconventional naming signal.

Domain name ideas

Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.

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Possible audiences

Who is .forbidden for?

  • Registry strategy teams
  • Brand managers
  • Security and compliance groups
  • Creative agencies
  • Community operators
  • Domain investors

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

  • Distinctive positioning
  • Clear conceptual tone
  • Flexible creative use

Considerations

  • No delegation shown
  • Theme may feel negative
  • Acceptance may vary

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Frequently asked questions

Is.forbidden a live domain extension?

It is presented here as a publicly announced New gTLD application string, not as a delegated live extension.

Who is associated with the.forbidden application?

Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.forbidden.

Can.forbidden be registered now?

Not on the basis of the evidence available here. The available public record supports application status, not live registration availability.

What kind of projects would suit.forbidden?

It could suit warning-led, restricted-access, security, compliance or fictional projects if it proceeds further in the programme.

Why does the name.forbidden stand out?

It is short, direct and carries an immediate sense of restriction or prohibition.

Is the string necessarily branded for negative use?

No. Its tone can be adapted, but the strongest fit is usually for controlled, cautionary or conceptual positioning.

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