ICANN 2026 Next Round gTLD Explorer — Visual Intelligence Dashboard

Contested TLDs Leaderboard (Strings with Multiple Competing Applicants)

Ranked by rivalry intensity

Applicant Leaderboard & Portfolios

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Full gTLD Directory

TLD String ↕	Category ↕	Theme / Meaning ↕	Applications ↕	Primary / Replacement	Applicants

Selected Element

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Key Program Takeaways

• .agent is the single most contested string with 13 competing applicants, followed by .bit (11), .api (10), .brand (10), and .hub (10).

• Link Freedom Group Ltd leads all applicants with 213 applications, followed by XYZ.COM LLC with 182.

• IDN Strings: Includes 27 non-Latin strings such as .官网 (Official Website), .智能体 (AI Agent), .人工智能 (AI), .抖音 (Douyin), and .瑞幸咖啡 (Luckin Coffee).