[New gTLDs] Google launches .ING and .MEME

Google enriches its catalog as a registry and launches two new extensions: .ING and .MEME.

Launch of .ING

With .ing, unleash your creativity and put your domain names into action: design.ing, writ.ing, lov.ing, eat.ing…

.ING launch schedule

• Sunrise phase: from 20/09/2023 to 24/10/2023

Phase reserved for holders of trademarks registered in the TMCH.

• Early Access Period (EAP): from 31/10/2023 to 05/12/2023

Anyone can register available domains in .ing for an extra fee, which decreases leading up to General Availability.

• General availability: as of 05/12/2023

Registration of .ing domain names is open to all, on a “first come, first served” basis.

Launch of .MEME

Funny and easy to share, “memes” are phenomena that have been massively reproduced and adapted, and are driving the web today. With .meme, use the codes of web culture for your online presence.

.MEME launch schedule

• Sunrise phase: from 20/09/2023 to 24/10/2023

Phase reserved for holders of trademarks registered in the TMCH.

• Limited Registration Period (LRP): from 31/10/2023 to 28/11/2023

Reserved for content creators specializing in the creation and distribution of Internet memes.

• Early Access Period (EAP): from 28/11/2023 to 05/12/2023

Anyone can register available domains in .meme for an extra fee, which decreases leading up to General Availability.

• General availability: as of 05/12/2023

Registration of .meme domain names is open to all, on a “first come, first served” basis.

If you have any questions about registering your .ING or .MEME domain name, please contact your Nameshield consultant.