DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.model Domain Names
Application stage.model is a proposed generic top-level domain aligned with artificial intelligence, machine learning and other model-driven technologies. Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation and Link Freedom Group as applicants associated with.model, indicating a contested application context rather than a live registry. (xiyou.domains)
.model 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
- .model
- Current status
- Application stageICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN
- Root-zone delegation status
- No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
- Announced applicant or applicants
- Journey To The West Corporation, Link Freedom Groupxiyou.domains - xiyou.domains lfg.link - lfg.link
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 2
- Contested
- Yes
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-13xiyou.domains - xiyou.domains
- 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 .model domain be used for?
If delegated,.model could suit brands, projects and services that want a precise web address tied to models, training, inference and intelligent systems.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .model for?
- AI startups
- Machine learning engineers
- Research organisations
- SaaS providers
- Data science teams
- AI educators
- Platform builders
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Clear technical meaning
- Strong thematic fit
- Broad creative range
Considerations
- Not yet delegated
- Contention exists
- Meaning may be technical
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.model live yet?
No. Publicly available evidence places.model in the application stage rather than as a delegated live extension.
Who is associated with the.model application?
Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation and Link Freedom Group as applicants associated with.model.
Can I register a.model domain now?
Not at present, because the string is not shown as a live delegated TLD.
What does.model suggest to visitors?
It suggests artificial intelligence, machine learning, training, deployment and other model-led services.
Would.model suit a non-AI business?
It could, but the meaning is strongest for technology brands that want an explicit link to models or intelligence systems.
Why might.model be contested?
Public disclosure indicates more than one claimant for the same string, which can create a contention process.
Sources and review information
- xiyou.domainsxiyou.domains - accessed 2026-08-17
- lfg.linklfg.link - accessed 2026-08-13
- ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD ApplicationsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
