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.tofu Domain Names

Application disclosed

.tofu is an applicant string disclosed in ICANN’s 2026 new gTLD round. Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the organisation associated with the string, while ICANN’s programme pages show that applications move through submission, review, contention and possible delegation before any live use in the DNS root zone. (xiyou.domains)

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension
.tofu
Current status
Application disclosedThe New gTLD Program - ICANN
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 The 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.The New gTLD Program - 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 .tofu domain be used for?

If the string ultimately reaches delegation, it could suit expressive branding around food, cooking, plant-based products and cultural storytelling.

Plant-based food brandingUse.tofu for a dairy-free or vegan product line, recipe hub or plant-based campaign.
Recipe and cooking contentA memorable fit for tofu recipes, pantry tips, cooking videos and ingredient guides.
Asian-inspired cuisine storytellingUseful for chefs, restaurants and publishers sharing dishes, ingredients and culinary heritage.
Sustainable food educationWorks for educational projects about low-impact proteins and responsible eating.
Wellness and nutrition projectsSuitable for nutrition advice, meal planning or balanced eating content centred on tofu.
Retail product launchesCould support a food brand, grocery line or packaged goods campaign with a focused theme.
Community or fan sitesA playful choice for communities built around tofu appreciation, cooking or lifestyle content.
Cultural and creative brandingMay suit cultural campaigns, events or creative projects using a distinctive food-related identity.

Domain name ideas

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

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Possible audiences

Who is .tofu for?

  • Plant-based brands
  • Chefs and restaurateurs
  • Food publishers
  • Nutrition specialists
  • Retail marketers
  • Cultural organisations

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

  • Highly thematic
  • Short and memorable
  • Distinctive positioning

Considerations

  • Status is not live
  • Narrow association
  • Future outcome may change

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Frequently asked questions

What is.tofu?

.tofu is a disclosed applicant string in ICANN’s 2026 new gTLD round, associated publicly with Journey To The West Corporation.

Is.tofu available to register today?

No live registration availability is supported here. The string is an applicant extension, not a delegated TLD.

Who is linked to the.tofu application?

Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the organisation associated with.tofu.

What sort of sites could.tofu suit?

It is most naturally aligned with tofu products, plant-based food, recipes, cuisine content and related branding.

Will.tofu definitely launch?

Not necessarily. A disclosed application can still change before delegation, and launch depends on the outcome of the ICANN process.

Why is.tofu interesting as a brand string?

Its meaning is immediate, food-led and unusual enough to create a focused, memorable identity.

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