Applications / .tap · snapshot 2026-10-08
.tap
Brand5 applications · ICANN contention set 229
| # | Applicant | Type | Ultimate control Q108 | Meaning Q118 | Mission, first sentence Q133 | Commitments | Back-end Q13/Q14 | Replacement |
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| 01 | Link Freedom Group LtdMT · LFGL2683T-T63930Open the filing → | Standard | Yonatan Belousov, Vandelay Investments Ltd | “to touch lightly” | “Link Freedom Group (LFG) aspires to become a best-in-class, vertically integrated domain name registration authority, see linkfreedomgroup.link. […]” | none offered | not published | .file (deactivated) |
| 02 | ShortDot (Ireland) LimitedIE · NA2626T-T64063Open the filing → | Standard | ShortDot S.A., Cristian-Nicolae Tecar, Neozon SARL, NOVA LAAD - FZCO, Lars Jensen | ““Tap” means to touch or strike something lightly and can also mean to select digitally, access a resource, or draw from a source.” | “The mission of .tap is to provide a concise, action-oriented namespace for digital services, mobile applications, payments-related technology, media, hospitality, resources, and initiatives centred on simple access or interaction. […]” | none offered | not published | .hit (deactivated) |
| 03 | Registry Services, LLCUS · NA2631T-T47721Open the filing → | Standard | GoDaddy Inc. | “"Tap" means to strike lightly, or to draw liquid or resources from a source. In modern usage it also means a quick touch on a screen or contactless device to tr…” | “1. Mission and Purpose of the Applied-for gTLD .tap belongs to the craft beverage world, where "on tap" is everyday language for a drink poured fresh from the source. For a brewery, taproom, winery, cidery, or soda fountain, the phrase already signals what makes the place worth visiting: something made nearby and serve […]” | none offered | declares itself a provider | .future (deactivated) |
| 04 | TAPTAP PTE. LTD.SG · TPL2697T-T31121Open the filing → | Brand | XD Inc., YIMENG HUANG | “"Tap" is an English word meaning: (1) a light strike or touch; (2) a device for controlling liquid flow (faucet); (3) to intercept or draw from a resource.” | “I. Mission and Objectives As the applying entity and potential Registry Operator of ".tap", our mission is to build a unified digital identity system for our Group, serving both internal management and external brand interaction. Through centralized management, we will drive standardized development of business units, […]” | Safeguard PICs | not published | — |
| 05 | XYZ.COM LLCUS · XL2625T-T61047Open the filing → | Standard | Michael Ambrose, Daniel Negari | “TAP is a valve that controls flow, a light touch or strike, or a quick touch on a screen. From opening a faucet to opening an app, just tap.” | “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 | .btc (deactivated) |