Verisign .web Review: Launch Timeline, Trademark Sunrise and Pricing Details

Verisign .web review examines the registry's long-delayed new gTLD that finally delegates into the DNS root on July 22–23, 2026. Verisign operates the TLD through its Nu Dot Co subsidiary following the 2016 ICANN auction victory for $135 million. The service targets generic short names and leverages the company's existing .com and .net infrastructure for stability.

Launch Timeline and Registration Periods

Trademark Sunrise opens in mid-December 2026 for at least thirty days and requires marks validated in the Trademark Clearinghouse. A Limited Registration Period follows in mid-January 2027 and may extend into early April, giving priority to exact-match holders of existing .com domains. General Availability begins after the LRP, likely in Q1 2027, accompanied by the required Trademark Claims period.

Verisign routes all registrations exclusively through accredited registrars rather than offering direct sales. Final dates and eligibility rules will be communicated to those partners in the coming months. The timeline resolves more than ten years of contention that included multiple challenges and an Independent Review Process.

Pricing, Security and Availability Outlook

No wholesale or retail prices have been confirmed as of October 23, 2026. Verisign holds standard Base Registry Agreement flexibility, including premium pricing options unavailable under the capped .com and .net agreements. The company highlights short generic appeal and proven infrastructure security for the new extension.

Registrars will publish their own retail fees once Verisign releases wholesale rates. Trademark holders and .com owners should monitor partner announcements for exact Sunrise and LRP costs. No direct registration channel exists with Verisign itself.