There are no updates on domain launches this week.
| Phase & Extension Future & Ongoing Launch Phases |
Start Date | Order Entry Deadline Date |
First-come First-served (FCFS) | Suggested Users | Sunrise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .free .hot .spot |
2-Apr-2025 | 30-Apr-2025 | Yes | .FREE can be used by businesses offering free trials, services, or content. It allows companies to communicate their value proposition directly in their web address. .HOT is an ideal extension for e-commerce sites, news outlets, and entertainment platforms looking to highlight what is current and in-demand. .SPOT supports location-based services, local businesses, and community-focused websites. It helps users quickly identify geographically-relevant content or services. Standard and Premium registrations available. SMD file required. | Landrush |
| .kw | 23-Mar-2025 | 19-Sep-2025 | Yes | Exact trademark match required for registration. | Early Access Period |
| .free .hot .spot |
12-May-2025 | 17-May-2025 | Yes | Standard and Premium registrations available. | General Availability |
| .free .hot .spot |
19-May-2025 | n/a | Yes | No restrictions. |
| .kw | TBD | n/a | Yes | TBD | Limited Round 2 |
| .th | 1-Jun-2025 | 29-Jul-2025 | Yes | Applications are limited to Thai citizens, organizations according to Thai law, owners of trademarks registered with the Thai Department of Intellectual Property or international trademarks with a local representative office (Local Agent Service is not available). Domain registrations are limited to exact match or abbreviations of the organization name or exact match of the trademark. | Limited Round 3 |
| .th | 1-Oct-2025 | 27-Nov-2025 | Yes | Applications are limited to Thai citizens, organizations according to Thai law, owners of trademarks registered with the Thai Department of Intellectual Property or international trademarks with a local representative office (Local Agent Service is not available). Domain registrations are limited to exact match or abbreviations of the organization name or exact match of the trademark. |
Spotlight
.KW
The Kuwait domain registry has announced the availability of top-level .KW domain registrations for the first time. This launch will take place between September 2024 and September 2025, beginning with a 6-month long Sunrise period. Applications during Sunrise will require a matching trademark and will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis. International trademarks are welcome, no local presence in Kuwait will be required.
Global Block update
Brand Safety Alliance the operator of Global Block product continues to experience a significant service interruption affecting the .SD ccTLD (Sudan) within the GlobalBlock Service. The .SD ccTLD is currently offline and as a result, the Global Block service is temporarily unable to support blocking under this TLD. All block registrations submitted after December 10, 2024, have been impacted, and will be activated immediately once the registry is back online.
Affected extensions include: .sd; .com.sd; .info.sd; .net.sd; .org.sd; .tv.sd