The .fr domain name market in figures
Creations, renewals, transfers and deletions of French domain names month by month.
Data as of April 2026
Créations vs suppressions par mois
Renouvellements et transferts
Tableau détaillé (24 derniers mois)
Solde positif (parc en croissance) · Solde négatif (parc en recul)
| Mois | Domaines actifs | Δ Parc | Créations | Suppr. | Solde net | Renouv. | Transferts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 256 328 | +17 729 | +87 337 | −59 885 | +27 452 | 282 138 | 9 281 |
| 2026-03 | 4 238 599 | +55 270 | +94 415 | −66 168 | +28 247 | 315 794 | 11 657 |
| 2026-02 | 4 183 329 | +19 271 | +76 952 | −56 071 | +20 881 | 274 385 | 7 519 |
| 2026-01 | 4 164 058 | -44 230 | +83 692 | −59 306 | +24 386 | 321 252 | 9 081 |
| 2025-12 | 4 208 288 | +65 345 | +72 195 | −64 842 | +7 353 | 281 929 | 8 613 |
| 2025-11 | 4 142 943 | +16 446 | +75 236 | −64 991 | +10 245 | 296 775 | 8 275 |
| 2025-10 | 4 126 497 | +35 408 | +76 975 | −65 523 | +11 452 | 298 370 | 10 138 |
| 2025-09 | 4 091 089 | +25 872 | +73 126 | −52 658 | +20 468 | 281 381 | 8 135 |
| 2025-08 | 4 065 217 | -50 162 | +55 876 | −49 938 | +5 938 | 218 285 | 7 680 |
| 2025-07 | 4 115 379 | +33 429 | +63 655 | −58 921 | +4 734 | 249 472 | 10 501 |
| 2025-06 | 4 081 950 | +1 772 | +61 134 | −61 776 | -642 | 274 435 | 7 737 |
| 2025-05 | 4 080 178 | +474 | +65 441 | −65 104 | +337 | 277 814 | 7 849 |
| 2025-04 | 4 079 704 | -7 156 | +68 416 | −63 466 | +4 950 | 284 661 | 8 685 |
| 2025-03 | 4 086 860 | +18 398 | +73 239 | −76 570 | -3 331 | 319 966 | 9 700 |
| 2025-02 | 4 068 462 | +28 925 | +67 154 | −64 723 | +2 431 | 299 625 | 8 268 |
| 2025-01 | 4 039 537 | +22 646 | +76 258 | −66 461 | +9 797 | 325 194 | 10 234 |
| 2024-12 | 4 016 891 | -55 541 | +68 713 | −69 988 | -1 275 | 274 251 | 7 570 |
| 2024-11 | 4 072 432 | +44 472 | +71 015 | −67 036 | +3 979 | 303 455 | 7 825 |
| 2024-10 | 4 027 960 | -10 740 | +74 182 | −60 468 | +13 714 | 297 428 | 9 468 |
| 2024-09 | 4 038 700 | +38 504 | +66 132 | −51 405 | +14 727 | 291 171 | 7 589 |
| 2024-08 | 4 000 196 | -15 059 | +49 355 | −51 585 | -2 230 | 216 132 | 6 037 |
| 2024-07 | 4 015 255 | -12 767 | +56 685 | −56 696 | -11 | 251 469 | 6 958 |
| 2024-06 | 4 028 022 | +15 436 | +56 661 | −58 132 | -1 471 | 265 525 | 8 784 |
| 2024-05 | 4 012 586 | -12 759 | +60 892 | −64 072 | -3 180 | 286 037 | 8 374 |
How does the .fr domain stock evolve?
The evolution of the .fr stock depends on four operations registered by AFNIC: creations (newly reserved domains), renewals (domains renewed each year), transfers (registrar changes) and deletions (abandoned or non-renewed domains).
The monthly net balance (creations minus deletions) indicates whether the stock is gaining or losing names. Historically, .fr has shown nearly constant positive growth since 2006 (when it opened to individuals), with some peaks tied to registrar promotional campaigns and a slight slowdown post-Covid.
The renewal rate is a key quality indicator: a .fr domain has an average annual renewal rate above 80%, which is higher than many new gTLDs. This reflects durable usage (professional websites, long-term emails) rather than speculative purchases.
The table below shows the last 24 months in detail with, for each month, the stock delta, registered operations and net balance. The charts cover the last 60 months to visualise long-term trends.
Frequently asked questions
Is the .fr stock still growing?
Yes, the .fr stock shows nearly constant positive growth since 2006. Creations sustainably exceed deletions, with a monthly net balance generally above +15,000 domains.
What is the renewal rate of a .fr domain?
The average annual renewal rate of a .fr is above 80%, which is high compared to many new gTLDs. It reflects durable use (professional websites, long-term emails).
What is a domain name transfer?
A transfer is when an already-registered domain name changes registrar, without changing holder. The holder keeps the domain but moves to a new registrar (for price, service, etc.).
What happens to a deleted .fr?
After expiration or voluntary deletion, the domain enters a redemption period (30 days), then a pending-release period (5 days). After these 35 days it becomes available for registration again by any registrar.