DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.turtle Domain Names
Application disclosed.turtle is a proposed generic top-level domain in the 2026 ICANN New gTLD round. Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with the string, and the extension has not yet been delegated. ICANN’s 2026 round materials explain that applied-for strings are published before delegation, with later steps including evaluation and onboarding if an application progresses successfully. (icann.org)
.turtle 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
- .turtle
- Current status
- Application disclosedICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - 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 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 .turtle domain be used for?
If delegated in future,.turtle could suit names, campaigns and communities built around turtles, conservation, travel or slow-living themes.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .turtle for?
- Conservation organisations
- Educators and schools
- Travel and hospitality brands
- Creative professionals
- Community builders
- Merchandise sellers
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Clear thematic identity
- Flexible brand expression
- Strong storytelling value
Considerations
- Not yet delegated
- Applicant stage can change
- Brand fit matters
Related domain extensions
Marketplace listings
Relevant public DomainUI listings are separate from registry availability results.
Frequently asked questions
Is.turtle available for registration now?
No. It is a proposed gTLD and has not yet been delegated.
Who is associated with the.turtle application?
Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.turtle.
What kind of websites could.turtle suit?
It could suit conservation, education, travel, creative and community projects with a turtle theme.
Is.turtle a brand TLD?
Public disclosure identifies it as a proposed gTLD string, but the string itself does not by appearance alone determine the final use model.
Can I register a.turtle domain today?
Not yet, because the extension is not live.
What makes.turtle distinctive?
Its meaning is immediate and thematic, which can make it memorable for relevant projects.
Sources and review information
- ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD ApplicationsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- xiyou.domainsxiyou.domains - accessed 2026-08-17
- 2026 Round Applicant JourneyICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- Press Release: ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level DomainsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
