DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.use Domain Names
Applied-for, not yet delegatedThe.use string is associated with a proposed generic top-level domain in the 2026 ICANN round. Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.use. As a result,.use should be treated as an applied-for string rather than an active public extension at this stage. (lfg.link)
.use 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
- .use
- Current status
- Applied-for, not yet delegatedICANN 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
- Link Freedom Grouplfg.link - lfg.link Press Release: ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level Domains - ICANN
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 1
- Contested
- No
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-13lfg.link - lfg.link
- 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 .use domain be used for?
If delegated in future,.use could suit concise action-led branding and utility-focused naming.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .use for?
- SaaS and app brands
- Product marketers
- Support and helpdesk teams
- Community organisers
- Creative agencies
- Start-ups
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Clear semantic fit
- Short and memorable
- Versatile positioning
Considerations
- Not yet active
- Meaning may be broad
- String value depends on delegation
Related domain extensions
Relevant DomainUI marketplace listings
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Browse domains for saleFrequently asked questions
Is.use currently available to register?
It should be treated as an applied-for string unless and until delegation or public registration is confirmed.
Who is associated with the.use application?
Publicly announced information identifies Link Freedom Group as the applicant associated with.use.
What does.use suggest as a brand theme?
It suggests action, utility, access and practical application.
Could.use suit software products?
Yes. Its meaning can align well with product use, onboarding and access-focused naming.
Is.use a good fit for campaigns?
It can work well for short-lived or action-led campaign naming if the string is eventually delegated.
What should buyers check before planning around.use?
They should confirm future delegation, registry policy and actual availability before committing to naming plans.
Sources and review information
- lfg.linklfg.link - accessed 2026-08-13
- Press Release: ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level DomainsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD ApplicationsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
