DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.kungfu Domain Names
Application announcedPublicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.kungfu. ICANN’s 2026 round materials show that the new gTLD application window opened on 30 April 2026, while IANA’s root zone records are the authoritative place to confirm delegation once a TLD is live. (xiyou.domains)
.kungfu 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
- .kungfu
- Current status
- Application announcedRoot Zone Management - IANA
- Root-zone delegation status
- No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
- Announced applicant or applicants
- Journey To The West Corporationxiyou.domains - xiyou.domains ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level Domains - ICANN
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 1
- Contested
- No
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-17xiyou.domains - xiyou.domains
- Application round/programme
- ICANN application programme information recorded.Root Zone Management - IANA
- 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 .kungfu domain be used for?
As a proposed extension,.kungfu is best understood as a thematic namespace for martial arts, Chinese culture and related organisations.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .kungfu for?
- Martial arts schools
- Instructors and masters
- Cultural organisations
- Event organisers
- Media and publishers
- Fans and community builders
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Highly themed identity
- Clear audience fit
- Flexible branding
Considerations
- Not yet confirmed live
- Niche semantic fit
- Registry and release terms
Related domain extensions
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Browse domains for saleFrequently asked questions
Is.kungfu live?
Public evidence currently supports an announced applicant context, but IANA root zone records are the place to confirm any live delegation.
Who is associated with the.kungfu application?
Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.kungfu.
What is.kungfu best suited to?
It is best suited to martial arts, training, cultural and community projects with a genuine kung fu theme.
Can businesses outside martial arts use it?
Yes, if the brand or content has a clear and credible link to kung fu, culture or related education.
How do I check whether it can be registered?
Check the registry’s launch information and the IANA root zone database once the string is delegated.
Why does the theme matter so much?
Because the extension is highly specific, the strongest names will usually be concise and directly relevant to kung fu.
Sources and review information
- xiyou.domainsxiyou.domains - accessed 2026-08-17
- ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level DomainsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- Root Zone ManagementIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
- Root Zone Management Instructions and GuidesIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
