DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.ghost Domain Names
Application disclosed; not delegatedThe.ghost string is a proposed new gTLD with publicly disclosed application information linked to Oinkadot. ICANN’s programme status pages distinguish applied-for strings from delegated strings, and delegation only occurs once a TLD is introduced into the root zone. Based on the publicly claimed application information,.ghost is best understood as a prelaunch string with a distinct, theme-led identity rather than an established live extension.
.ghost 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
- .ghost
- Current status
- Application disclosed; not delegatedProgram Status - ICANN New gTLDs
- Root-zone delegation status
- No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
- Announced applicant or applicants
- Oinkadotrapidwombat.com - rapidwombat.com
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 1
- Contested
- No
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-15rapidwombat.com - rapidwombat.com
- Application round/programme
- ICANN application programme information recorded.Program Status - ICANN New gTLDs
- 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 .ghost domain be used for?
If delegated,.ghost could suit projects that want a ghostly, supernatural or ephemeral brand signal.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .ghost for?
- Brand founders
- Entertainment makers
- Creators and storytellers
- Community builders
- Seasonal marketers
- Domain investors
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Strong thematic signal
- Highly distinctive branding
- Flexible creative positioning
Considerations
- Not delegated
- Theme-limited appeal
- Applicant and outcome may change
Related domain extensions
Relevant DomainUI marketplace listings
No closely matched public DomainUI marketplace listings are available for this guide right now.
Browse domains for saleFrequently asked questions
Is.ghost live?
No public evidence reviewed here shows.ghost as a delegated or live extension.
Who is associated with.ghost?
Publicly claimed application information identifies Oinkadot as the organisation linked with the string.
Can I register a.ghost domain now?
Not on the basis of the evidence reviewed for this guide, because the string is described as an applied-for extension rather than a delegated one.
What kind of projects suit.ghost?
It suits themed, playful, mysterious or temporary projects that benefit from a distinctive spectral identity.
Is.ghost only for Halloween?
No. Halloween is a natural fit, but the name can also work for mystery, storytelling and ephemeral concepts year-round.
Why would a brand choose.ghost?
A brand might choose it for memorability, thematic clarity and a clear creative signal.
Sources and review information
- Program StatusICANN New gTLDs - accessed 2026-08-25
- Tracker page for.cancelRapidWombat - accessed 2026-08-25
- New gTLD Program: 2026 RoundICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- rapidwombat.comrapidwombat.com - accessed 2026-08-15
