The .nl domain market in figures
Monthly evolution of Dutch domain names — creations, deletions, transfers from SIDN Labs.
Daten Stand September 2026
Monatliche Bestandsentwicklung
Details der letzten 24 Monate
| Monat | Aktive Domains | Δ Bestand | Neueinträge | Löschungen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09 | 6 211 247 | -1 693 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 212 940 | +1 024 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 211 916 | +624 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 211 292 | +698 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 210 594 | +910 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 209 684 | +1 397 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 208 287 | +1 499 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 206 788 | +1 023 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 205 765 | +149 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 205 616 | +993 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 204 623 | +860 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 203 763 | +914 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 202 849 | +1 378 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 201 471 | +912 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 200 559 | +295 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 200 264 | +218 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 200 046 | +1 501 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 198 545 | +653 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 197 892 | +1 689 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 196 203 | +1 552 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 194 651 | +1 395 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 193 256 | +228 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 193 028 | +247 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
| 2026-09 | 6 192 781 | +1 530 | +87 210 | −68 554 |
How has the .nl domain stock evolved?
The .nl stock has been growing steadily since 1996. Unlike DENIC, SIDN publishes creations and deletions separately by month, enabling fine-grained market analysis.
SIDN also tracks transfers (registrar changes for an existing domain), an indicator of market fluidity. The table below shows the last 24 months in detail.
The Netherlands historically ranks among the most connected countries in the world, with an exceptionally high domain-per-capita ratio. .nl is widely used by both companies and Dutch individuals.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the .nl stock still growing?
Yes, .nl has been growing steadily since 1996. However, growth has slowed as the market matures.
Does SIDN publish creations and deletions separately?
Yes, unlike DENIC, SIDN publishes creations and deletions separately by month as open data, along with transfers.
How many transfers per month happen on .nl?
Several tens of thousands on average, a sign of the fluidity of the Dutch domain name market.
What happens to deleted .nl?
After deletion, the domain enters SIDN quarantine for ~40 days, then becomes available again. This prevents opportunistic immediate re-registrations.