Applications / .pop · snapshot 2026-10-08
.pop
9 applications · ICANN contention set 186
| # | Applicant | Type | Ultimate control Q108 | Meaning Q118 | Mission, first sentence Q133 | Commitments | Back-end Q13/Q14 | Replacement |
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| 01 | Aruba PEC S.P.A.IT · APEC2611T-T63430Open the filing → | Standard | Giorgio Cecconi, Aruba S.P.A. | “A short form of the English word "popular", as in "Pop Music" or "Pop Culture"” | “The mission and purpose of the applied-for .pop gTLD is to provide a short, energetic namespace built around popular culture, popular music, and the wider idea of what pops: what stands out, appears suddenly, and catches attention. […]” | none offered | not published | .zzz (deactivated) |
| 02 | Beijing Guoxu Network Technology Co., Ltd.CN · BGNT2696T-T98747Open the filing → | Standard | — | “Short for "popular", it can represent Popular, Pop Culture, Point of Purchase (POP), and Pop-up experiences, making it an ideal top-level domain for branding, e…” | “1. Mission and Objectives of the .POP TLD (1) Mission The ".POP" TLD provides delivers a concise, universally recognizable namespace centered on community, pop culture, popular brands, pop-up commerce, and public outreach. It provides an intuitive, memorable digital identifier for creators, businesses, event operators, […]” | none offered | not published | .mai (deactivated) |
| 03 | Knock Knock WHOIS There, LLCUS · KKWT2621T-T54515Open the filing → | Standard | Automattic Inc. | “to make a short, quick, explosive sound.” | “We hold this truth at the center of our mission: content is valuable. […]” | none offered | not published | .gig (deactivated) |
| 04 | Link Freedom Group LtdMT · LFGL2683T-T14279Open the filing → | Standard | Yonatan Belousov, Vandelay Investments Ltd | “a sudden sound” | “Link Freedom Group (LFG) aspires to become a best-in-class, vertically integrated domain name registration authority, see linkfreedomgroup.link. […]” | none offered | not published | .look (deactivated) |
| 05 | ShortDot (Ireland) LimitedIE · NA2626T-T90969Open the filing → | Standard | ShortDot S.A., Cristian-Nicolae Tecar, Neozon SARL, NOVA LAAD - FZCO, Lars Jensen | “Popular culture or popular music; it can also describe a short, sudden sound.” | “The mission of .pop is to provide an energetic namespace for music, entertainment, media, popular culture, consumer brands, artists and creative communities.” | none offered | not published | .moon (deactivated) |
| 06 | Registry Services, LLCUS · NA2631T-T74744Open the filing → | Standard | GoDaddy Inc. | “"Pop" is an informal term meaning popular or relating to popular culture, especially music, entertainment, and mainstream trends. It also denotes a short, sharp…” | “1. Describe the mission and purpose of the applied-for gTLD. .pop helps artists, entertainment brands, and consumer creators build a short, memorable online presence for the music, drops, and cultural moments they put into the world, making it easier to be discovered, remembered, and shared. It turns a name into someth […]” | none offered | declares itself a provider | .trends (active) |
| 07 | NETDREAM PTE. LTD.SG · NPL2622T-T38794Open the filing → | Standard | Yizheng Xu | “relating to popular culture, mainstream trends, or what is widely liked and accepted by the general public.” | “1. Mission and Objectives Pop is a core English word meaning "popular," relating to what is widely liked and accepted by the general public. In the global context, "pop" carries a universal recognition of popular culture and mainstream trends, serving as an important conceptual symbol across languages and cultures. The […]” | Safeguard PICs | not published | .core (deactivated) |
| 08 | Vanity Check, LLCUS · VC2665T-T57535Open the filing → | Standard | Ethos Capital Digital Infrastructure UGP LLC | “Pop commonly refers to a broadly recognized term used across a wide range of contexts.” | “The mission of .POP is to provide a namespace associated with the applied-for string. […]” | none offered | affiliated RSP: Identity Digital Limited | .calendar (deactivated) |
| 09 | XYZ.COM LLCUS · XL2625T-T34903Open the filing → | Standard | Michael Ambrose, Daniel Negari | “POP is a short, sudden sound. It is also short for popular, especially in music and culture, and can mean a fizzy drink. Three letters with plenty of snap.” | “1. Mission and purpose. This gTLD will be operated as an open, unrestricted generic top-level domain. Its purpose is to expand naming choice in the DNS by making this term available at the top level for any lawful use chosen by the registrant. Registrations will be available to all registrants on a first-come, first-se […]” | none offered | not published | .girl (active) |