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.hire Domain Names

Applied-for, not delegated

.hire is an applied-for new generic top-level domain associated with the hiring and recruitment theme. Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.hire, and ICANN’s 2026 round materials show it as an applied-for string pending the next stages of processing. It is not yet a delegated live extension. (icann.org)

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension
.hire
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 .hire domain be used for?

If delegated in future,.hire would suit organisations and projects built around recruitment, staffing and careers.

Recruitment campaignsA fitting option for campaign pages promoting vacancies, employer branding and role-specific hiring drives.
Talent acquisition portalsUseful for centralising applications, job listings and candidate information within a hiring-focused identity.
Staffing agenciesWell suited to agencies presenting specialist sectors, client portfolios and temporary placement services.
Career programmesA natural choice for graduate schemes, apprenticeships and career development initiatives.
Freelance and contractor matchingCould support platforms that connect businesses with short-term or project-based talent.
HR technology productsRelevant for software that streamlines hiring workflows, screening, scheduling and applicant tracking.
Internal hiring pagesCan be used for branded recruitment hubs, employee referral programmes and internal vacancies.
Industry-specific job boardsUseful for sector-led listings such as healthcare, hospitality, construction or digital roles.

Domain name ideas

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

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Possible audiences

Who is .hire for?

  • Recruitment firms
  • Employers
  • HR teams
  • SaaS providers
  • Job boards
  • Career coaches

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

  • Clear thematic relevance
  • Strong campaign fit
  • Brandable in a niche

Considerations

  • Not yet delegated
  • Future launch timing remains uncertain
  • Meaning is specialised

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Marketplace listings

Relevant public DomainUI listings are separate from registry availability results.

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Frequently asked questions

Is.hire live yet?

No. Publicly available ICANN materials show.hire as an applied-for string rather than a delegated live extension.

Who is associated with the.hire application?

Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.hire.

What does.hire suggest to visitors?

It suggests hiring, recruitment, careers and talent acquisition.

Could.hire work for a job board?

Yes, it could suit a job board or hiring platform if the string is delegated in future.

Is.hire suitable for non-recruitment brands?

Only if the brand has a clear connection to jobs, staffing, careers or workforce services.

What should buyers watch for with.hire?

They should follow ICANN’s next milestones, because the string is not yet available as a live registry extension.

Sources and review information