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.dev domain name market in figures
Monthly evolution of .dev stock 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 | 613 557 | +21 855 | +23 949 | −5 456 |
| 2026-01 | 591 702 | +16 417 | +20 446 | −6 551 |
| 2025-12 | 575 285 | +14 964 | +20 297 | −6 108 |
| 2025-11 | 560 321 | +15 370 | +18 420 | −5 755 |
| 2025-10 | 544 951 | +11 782 | +17 354 | −6 720 |
| 2025-09 | 533 169 | +11 155 | +16 534 | −6 642 |
| 2025-08 | 522 014 | +11 767 | +18 191 | −7 748 |
| 2025-07 | 510 247 | +11 721 | +16 346 | −6 988 |
| 2025-06 | 498 526 | +8 454 | +13 784 | −6 547 |
| 2025-05 | 490 072 | +4 979 | +13 677 | −10 681 |
| 2025-04 | 485 093 | +7 731 | +12 533 | −6 074 |
| 2025-03 | 477 362 | +7 963 | +12 203 | −5 514 |
| 2025-02 | 469 399 | +5 964 | +10 266 | −5 425 |
| 2025-01 | 463 435 | +7 482 | +10 356 | −4 582 |
| 2024-12 | 455 953 | +4 459 | +8 748 | −4 896 |
| 2024-11 | 451 494 | +5 012 | +9 125 | −4 953 |
| 2024-10 | 446 482 | +4 809 | +10 179 | −6 880 |
| 2024-09 | 441 673 | +2 670 | +8 006 | −6 148 |
| 2024-08 | 439 003 | +3 593 | +7 823 | −4 608 |
| 2024-07 | 435 410 | +4 429 | +9 034 | −5 669 |
| 2024-06 | 430 981 | +2 722 | +8 292 | −6 057 |
| 2024-05 | 428 259 | +221 | +9 873 | −10 889 |
| 2024-04 | 428 038 | — | +8 286 | −6 364 |
How has the .dev stock evolved?
The .dev stock grows steadily, driven by the tech community and the widespread use of developer portfolios.
.dev is particularly popular for developer personal sites (online CVs, portfolios), documentation and tech blogs.
ICANN publishes monthly per-registrar flow details.
Frequently asked questions
Is .dev growing?
Yes, sustained growth from the tech ecosystem.