What Are Language TLDs?
Language TLDs support linguistic communities and cultural preservation with native language infrastructure. These provide tools for cultural heritage preservation, multilingual content support, and regional cultural identity. Language TLDs create dedicated namespaces for linguistic communities, cultural organizations, indigenous peoples, and heritage preservation initiatives to establish their cultural presence, connect speakers globally, and preserve their linguistic heritage through domain names that reflect their cultural identity.
Language Support
Native language infrastructure and localization. Provide speakers with domain names in their native script and create culturally-relevant digital spaces that respect linguistic diversity.
Cultural Heritage
Cultural preservation tools and heritage protection. Document, preserve, and share cultural traditions, oral histories, and heritage resources through dedicated digital platforms.
Community Preservation
Building and preserving linguistic communities. Connect speakers across geographic boundaries and foster intergenerational language transmission through community-focused digital infrastructure.
Indigenous Rights
Support for indigenous languages and cultures. Empower indigenous communities to reclaim, revitalize, and preserve their languages and cultural practices through dedicated digital namespaces.
Multilingual Content
Support for multilingual content and translations. Enable cultural organizations to serve diverse audiences with content that respects linguistic diversity and promotes cross-cultural understanding.
Regional Identity
Regional cultural identity and local representation. Establish your community's unique cultural identity with a domain that signals your regional heritage and cultural distinctiveness.
Global Connectivity
Connecting linguistic communities across borders. Bridge geographic divides and connect speakers, learners, and cultural practitioners worldwide through unified digital spaces.
Cultural Education
Resources for language learning and cultural education. Support language revitalization efforts, cultural education programs, and heritage learning initiatives with specialized digital infrastructure.
Language TLDs in Action
See how cultural communities use their TLDs to preserve heritage and connect speakers.
For language communities - Used by language communities, linguistic organizations, and cultural groups to create spaces for language learning, cultural resources, and community connection in native languages.
For cultural organizations - Cultural institutions, museums, heritage organizations, and cultural centers use .culture to showcase cultural programming, heritage resources, and community events.
For linguistic communities - Language learning platforms, linguistic communities, and translation services use .lingo to connect language learners with native speakers and cultural resources.
For Catalan language communities - Catalan cultural organizations, language schools, and Catalan speakers use .catala to promote the Catalan language and culture through digital platforms and resources.
For Basque language communities - Basque cultural organizations, Euskara language schools, and Basque speakers use .eus to preserve and promote the Basque language and cultural heritage.
For Gaelic language communities - Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, and other Gaelic language communities use .gaelic to support language revitalization efforts and cultural preservation initiatives.
For heritage and cultural preservation - Heritage organizations, cultural preservation societies, and historical associations use .heritage to protect and share cultural heritage and historical resources.
For Latino and Hispanic communities - Latino cultural organizations, Hispanic communities, and Spanish-speaking populations use .latino to celebrate Latino culture, heritage, and community connections.
The 2026 Application Window
ICANN opens applications for new Language TLDs from April 30 to August 12, 2026. This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to preserve your linguistic heritage and connect your cultural community worldwide.
Investment
$389,000
Application/Delegation Costs. Includes $227,500 ICANN application fee; paid as per payment schedule.
$95,800/year
Ongoing Annual Costs. Includes $25,800 ICANN registry fee.
Timeline
18-36 months
From application submission to TLD delegation, including evaluation, technical and financial reviews, potential contention resolution, and final contract execution.
Target Market
Cultural Communities
Focus on linguistic communities, cultural organizations, and heritage preservation initiatives. Create a dedicated namespace for language revitalization and cultural identity.
Revenue
Unlimited
Ongoing revenue from domain registrations, renewals, premium domain sales, and value-added services. Your TLD operates as a sustainable business with scalable income potential while serving cultural communities.
Model Your Language TLD
Use our Language TLD Calculator to analyze revenue projections, break-even analysis, and growth modeling for your linguistic domain extension. Model registration scenarios, premium domain pricing for cultural organizations, and adoption rates.
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The 2026 application window is your opportunity to preserve your linguistic heritage and connect your cultural community worldwide. Secure your language TLD before other organizations claim your cultural or linguistic niche.