DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.tooling Domain Names
Applicant announced; not delegatedThe.tooling string is presented as a proposed generic extension for organisations connected with tooling, production equipment and industrial manufacturing support. Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.tooling, and the string is not yet listed in the IANA root zone delegation record. (xiyou.domains)
.tooling 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
- .tooling
- Current status
- Applicant announced; not delegatedDelegation Record for.TOOLS - IANA
- Root-zone delegation status
- No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.Delegation Record for.TOOLS - IANA
- Announced applicant or applicants
- Journey To The West Corporationxiyou.domains - xiyou.domains Press Release: ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level Domains - ICANN
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 1
- Contested
- No
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-17xiyou.domains - xiyou.domains
- Application round/programme
- Not recorded
- Registry operator
- Not verified
- Registration availability
- Public registration is not confirmed by this guide.Delegation Record for.TOOLS - 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 .tooling domain be used for?
If delegated,.tooling would suit industrial brands, suppliers and technical services that work with dies, moulds, fixtures, jigs and production systems.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .tooling for?
- Toolmakers
- Industrial suppliers
- Manufacturers
- Engineering consultancies
- Automation providers
- Trade distributors
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Clear sector relevance
- Strong B2B positioning
- Memorable niche branding
Considerations
- Not yet delegated
- Narrow commercial meaning
- Launch timing remains uncertain
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Browse domains for saleFrequently asked questions
What does.tooling mean?
It is a proposed generic extension centred on tooling, industrial equipment and manufacturing support.
Is.tooling delegated today?
No public root-zone delegation record is identified for.tooling at this time.
Who is associated with the application for.tooling?
Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.tooling.
What kind of businesses would suit.tooling?
It would suit manufacturers, toolmakers, suppliers, engineers and industrial trade businesses.
Can.tooling be used for consumer brands?
It could be used creatively, but its strongest fit is clearly industrial and trade-focused.
Will.tooling be available for registration?
That would depend on future delegation, registry policy and launch decisions.
Sources and review information
- xiyou.domainsxiyou.domains - accessed 2026-08-17
- Delegation Record for.TOOLSIANA - accessed 2026-08-25
- Press Release: ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level DomainsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
