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.source Domain Names

Prelaunch application stage

The.source string suggests origin, traceability and reference. Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.source. ICANN’s 2026 New gTLD round is open, and public applications are expected to be published after administrative review on Reveal Day. (icann.org)

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension
.source
Root-zone delegation status
No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.Root Zone Database - IANA
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.Root Zone Database - IANA
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 .source domain be used for?

If delegated in future,.source would suit projects built around provenance, references and the idea of a dependable source of record.

Citation and reference hubsA natural fit for sites that collect references, bibliographies, standards or source notes.
Open-source project homesSuitable for communities, repos and documentation that want to foreground source code and collaboration.
Data provenance platformsUseful for products that explain where data came from, how it was processed and how it should be interpreted.
News and fact-checking desksWorks well for editorial brands that want to emphasise sourcing, verification and traceable reporting.
Research libraries and archivesA strong match for collections built around original material, catalogues and curated evidence.
Supplier and manufacturing recordsCould support traceability pages for components, materials and chain-of-custody information.
Knowledge bases and documentation portalsHelpful for product documentation that wants a clear association with authoritative source material.
Creator attribution and credits pagesCan be used for portfolios or platforms that highlight influences, references and original sources.

Domain name ideas

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

archive.sourcedocs.sourcedata.sourcenews.sourcecode.sourcecite.source

Possible audiences

Who is .source for?

  • Open-source maintainers
  • Publishers and journalists
  • Researchers and academics
  • Data and analytics companies
  • Archivists and librarians
  • Developers and platform builders

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

  • Clear semantic fit
  • Versatile across sectors
  • Memorable and concise

Considerations

  • Meaning may feel abstract
  • Prelaunch status
  • Branding should be specific

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Frequently asked questions

Is.source live yet?

No public delegation is shown here. It is best treated as a proposed generic TLD in the prelaunch stage.

Who is associated with.source?

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

What is.source likely to be used for?

Its strongest fit is for source-led branding, including references, provenance, documentation and open-source projects.

Can.source be used for a news site?

Yes, if the brand wants to emphasise sourcing, verification and attribution.

Is.source only for technical projects?

No. It can also suit archives, libraries, research platforms and editorial uses.

Sources and review information