.com domain name market in figures
Monthly evolution of .com domain names, creations vs deletions, from ICANN reports.
Data as of February 2026
Monthly stock evolution
Detail of the last 24 months
| Month | Active domains | Δ Stock | Creations | Deletions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 165 917 591 | +645 950 | +2 901 263 | −2 689 500 |
| 2026-01 | 165 271 641 | +691 406 | +3 133 026 | −3 040 936 |
| 2025-12 | 164 580 235 | +439 939 | +3 096 697 | −2 964 977 |
| 2025-11 | 164 140 296 | +650 285 | +3 097 056 | −2 779 244 |
| 2025-10 | 163 490 011 | +606 701 | +3 102 012 | −3 035 180 |
| 2025-09 | 162 883 310 | +519 930 | +2 999 410 | −2 903 487 |
| 2025-08 | 162 363 380 | +352 827 | +2 985 285 | −3 095 439 |
| 2025-07 | 162 010 553 | +445 865 | +3 089 501 | −3 126 423 |
| 2025-06 | 161 564 688 | +426 263 | +3 062 788 | −3 033 749 |
| 2025-05 | 161 138 425 | +67 512 | +2 905 208 | −3 292 821 |
| 2025-04 | 161 070 913 | +120 993 | +2 821 615 | −3 120 438 |
| 2025-03 | 160 949 920 | +555 146 | +3 116 342 | −2 926 404 |
| 2025-02 | 160 394 774 | +348 699 | +2 605 960 | −2 756 891 |
| 2025-01 | 160 046 075 | +107 238 | +2 682 798 | −3 122 194 |
| 2024-12 | 159 938 837 | -353 798 | +2 667 848 | −3 341 124 |
| 2024-11 | 160 292 635 | -178 971 | +2 650 127 | −3 190 088 |
| 2024-10 | 160 471 606 | -161 049 | +2 745 518 | −3 383 354 |
| 2024-09 | 160 632 655 | -278 023 | +2 615 112 | −3 200 208 |
| 2024-08 | 160 910 678 | -325 551 | +2 623 820 | −3 415 863 |
| 2024-07 | 161 236 229 | -510 248 | +2 623 703 | −3 532 779 |
| 2024-06 | 161 746 477 | -792 085 | +2 564 431 | −3 658 615 |
| 2024-05 | 162 538 562 | -504 735 | +2 586 658 | −3 547 903 |
| 2024-04 | 163 043 297 | — | +2 577 522 | −3 266 117 |
How has the .com stock evolved?
The .com stock grew massively from 2000 to 2015 before entering a maturation phase. Today, the stock hovers around 160 million domains, with monthly variations driven by renewal cycles.
ICANN publishes each month (with a ~90-day delay) the breakdown of creations, renewals, deletions and transfers per registrar.
.com remains the premium choice for global brands and international startups. Its popularity, portability and universality make it the de facto standard.
Frequently asked questions
Is the .com stock growing?
The .com stock saw a decade of massive growth and is now in a maturation phase. Monthly variations mostly depend on renewal cycles.
Does ICANN publish creations and deletions?
Yes, the ICANN MRR details monthly creations, renewals, transfers and deletions per registrar. Published ~90 days after end of month.