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.mod Domain Names

Application announced

The.mod string is a proposed generic top-level domain in ICANN’s 2026 round. Publicly announced information identifies Starlight Registry (Namecheap) as the applicant associated with.mod. ICANN opened the 2026 round application window on 30 April 2026 and closed it on 12 August 2026, so.mod should be understood as a proposed extension rather than a delegated live TLD at this stage. (icann.org)

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension
.mod
Current status
Application announcedThe New gTLD Program - ICANN New gTLD Program
Root-zone delegation status
No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
Announced applicant or applicants
Starlight Registry (Namecheap)2026 Program News and Announcements - ICANN New gTLD Program rapidwombat.com - rapidwombat.com
Number of publicly announced claims
1
Contested
No
Application round/programme
ICANN application programme information recorded.The New gTLD Program - ICANN New gTLD Program
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 .mod domain be used for?

If delegated in future,.mod could suit naming around modules, modification, modern tooling and modular products.

Modular product platformsA fit for services that organise products, features or tools into modular components.
Software modulesUseful for teams building plug-ins, extensions, libraries or component-based software.
Modification projectsWell suited to makers, repair services and custom-build projects built around change or upgrade.
Modern design portfoliosCould suit studios and creators presenting clean, contemporary work with a modular style.
Music and media modsA natural match for remix culture, fan edits, game mods and creative adaptations.
Product roadmapsCan support project naming for release tracks, iterations and versioned feature sets.
Community toolingMay appeal to communities sharing open tools, guides and collaborative resources.
Innovation showcasesA strong thematic choice for experimental digital products and forward-looking prototypes.

Domain name ideas

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

module.moddesign.modupdate.modbuild.modstudio.modcommunity.mod

Possible audiences

Who is .mod for?

  • Software teams
  • Product companies
  • Design studios
  • Creators and makers
  • Communities and forums
  • Start-ups

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

  • Clear thematic fit
  • Short and memorable
  • Broad creative scope

Considerations

  • Not delegated yet
  • Meaning is suggestive
  • Availability is unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Is.mod live today?

No. Publicly announced information places.mod in the proposed category, not as a delegated live extension.

Who is associated with the.mod application?

Publicly announced information identifies Starlight Registry (Namecheap) as the applicant associated with.mod.

What might.mod be used for?

It could suit modular products, software components, design work, maker projects and modification-focused communities.

Can I register a.mod domain now?

Not as a live public registration space. Registration would depend on future delegation and launch decisions.

Is.mod limited to one industry?

No. Its meaning is suggestive rather than fixed, which gives it flexible branding potential.

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