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.rice Domain Names

Application announced

The.rice string is a proposed generic top-level domain associated with Journey To The West Corporation. Publicly announced information identifies the organisation as the applicant associated with.rice, but the string is not yet delegated in the root zone. It is best understood as a prospective namespace for rice-related brands, projects and communities.

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension
.rice
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 2026 Round Applicant Journey - 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.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 .rice domain be used for?

If delegated,.rice could suit organisations and communities working around rice, from producers and food brands to research, culinary media and cultural projects.

Rice producersA dedicated namespace could support growers, mills and exporters describing origin, supply chain and product lines.
Food brandsCereal, ready-meal and pantry brands could use the string for campaign pages, recipes or product storytelling.
Culinary publishingRecipe sites, magazines and chefs could build themed content hubs around rice cookery and food culture.
Agricultural researchResearch groups could publish findings on varieties, yields, resilience and sustainable cultivation.
Trade and export promotionIndustry bodies could create a focused presence for rice trade news, market updates and outreach.
Cultural heritage projectsMuseums, festivals and community groups could highlight rice’s role in cuisine, history and identity.
Education and outreachTeaching resources could use the namespace for lessons on farming, nutrition and global food systems.
Supply chain initiativesTraceability, certification and quality programmes could present verified information in one recognisable place.

Domain name ideas

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

heritage.ricerecipes.ricetrade.riceresearch.ricefarmers.ricequality.rice

Possible audiences

Who is .rice for?

  • Rice growers and millers
  • Food and beverage brands
  • Chefs and recipe publishers
  • Agricultural researchers
  • Export and trade organisations
  • Cultural and community groups

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

  • Highly relevant positioning
  • Strong thematic organisation
  • Memorable niche identity

Considerations

  • Still an applicant string
  • Niche meaning
  • Launch uncertainty

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Frequently asked questions

Is.rice a live domain extension?

No public source here shows delegation in the root zone. The string is presented as a proposed application-linked TLD.

Who is associated with the.rice string?

Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.rice.

What is.rice likely to suit?

It is most naturally suited to rice producers, food brands, culinary publishing, research and related cultural projects.

Can I register a.rice domain now?

Registration depends on whether the string is delegated and whether a registry later opens it for registrations.

Why choose a sector-specific string like.rice?

It can make purpose and theme immediately obvious, especially for specialised content or branding.

Will every rice business benefit from.rice?

Not necessarily. The fit is strongest where the name and the business focus are closely tied to rice.

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