DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.stay Domain Names
Prelaunch contested string.stay is a proposed new generic top-level domain that clearly suggests accommodation, travel planning and the idea of staying somewhere. Publicly announced information identifies more than one organisation as associated with the string, so it should be treated as contested until ICANN publishes an authoritative applied-for list or equivalent status update.
.stay 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
- .stay
- Current status
- Prelaunch contested stringICANN 2026 publicly announced TLD strings - ICANN public disclosure
- Root-zone delegation status
- No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
- Announced applicant or applicants
- Link Freedom Group, Oinkadotrapidwombat.com - rapidwombat.com lfg.link - lfg.link
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 2
- Contested
- Yes
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-13rapidwombat.com - rapidwombat.com
- Application round/programme
- ICANN application programme information recorded.ICANN 2026 publicly announced TLD strings - ICANN public disclosure
- 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 .stay domain be used for?
As a proposed extension,.stay is best understood as a meaningful branding option for accommodation, short-term rentals, long-stay travel and services built around rest, lodging and location-based experiences.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .stay for?
- Hotels and resorts
- Holiday rental operators
- Travel platforms
- Extended-stay providers
- Destination marketers
- Hospitality startups
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Strong semantic fit
- Memorable branding
- Category clarity
Considerations
- Prelaunch status
- Contention risk
- Niche interpretation
Related domain extensions
Marketplace listings
Relevant public DomainUI listings are separate from registry availability results.
Frequently asked questions
What does.stay suggest?
It suggests accommodation, travel planning and places to stay.
Is.stay a live domain extension?
No confirmed delegated live status is reflected here; it should be treated as a proposed prelaunch string.
Who would use.stay?
Hotels, rental hosts, travel platforms and other accommodation-focused services.
Is.stay suitable outside travel?
It can work for broader lifestyle branding, but it is most natural for lodging and stay-related uses.
Why is.stay described as contested?
Publicly announced information identifies more than one organisation as associated with the string.
Can example names prove availability?
No. Example names are illustrative only and do not indicate any real-world registration status.
Sources and review information
- ICANN 2026 publicly announced TLD stringsICANN public disclosure - accessed 2026-08-25
- TAS: TLD Application SystemICANN New gTLDs - accessed 2026-08-25
- What happens on Reveal Day?ICANN New gTLD Program - accessed 2026-08-25
- rapidwombat.comrapidwombat.com - accessed 2026-08-15
- lfg.linklfg.link - accessed 2026-08-13
