61.5%
Entreprises & organisations
Sociétés, associations, administrations, fondations, marques.
2 726 794
noms de domaine .fr actifs
Official data · Source AFNIC
Who owns the .fr domains?
Breakdown of French domain names between individuals and companies based on AFNIC declarations.
Data as of April 2026
Photographie du parc
4 435 263 noms de domaine .fr actifs
au April 2026
38.5%
Particuliers
Personnes physiques résidant dans l'UE, l'EEE ou en Suisse.
1 708 469
noms de domaine .fr actifs
Activité du mois
Opérations enregistrées en April 2026
Toutes les valeurs ci-dessous correspondent au volume d'opérations effectuées durant ce mois précis.
Volume d'opérations
Créations, renouvellements, transferts, suppressions du mois.
Répartition du parc total
Parts respectives sur l'ensemble des domaines actifs.
Détail des opérations de April 2026
1 moisSauf la première ligne (parc total à fin de mois), toutes les valeurs représentent des opérations enregistrées uniquement durant April 2026.
| Indicateur | Entreprises | Particuliers | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaines actifs (parc total) | 2 726 794 | 1 708 469 | 4 435 263 |
| Créations | 41 157 | 48 664 | 89 821 |
| Renouvellements | 191 407 | 106 499 | 297 906 |
| Transferts | 30 249 | 30 606 | 60 855 |
| Suppressions | 5 721 | 3 866 | 9 587 |
Individuals, companies: who owns a .fr?
Every .fr holder is classified by AFNIC in one of two categories: PERSON (individual) or ORG (legal entity: company, association, public body, foundation, etc.). This typology reflects the holder's legal nature at the time of registration.
Historically, .fr has been open to companies and organisations since its creation in 1986, but only became accessible to European individuals in 2006. This is why companies still dominate the stock today, even though the share of individuals is steadily growing.
To register a .fr as an individual, you must reside in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein. Companies can be based anywhere in the world as long as they comply with AFNIC's naming charter. This controlled openness policy ensures stock stability and limits the massive cybersquatting that affects some gTLDs.
Frequently asked questions
Can an individual register a .fr?
Yes, since 2006 any individual residing in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein can register a .fr domain name without business documentation.
Why are there more company .fr than individual ones?
.fr was open to companies from 1986, but to individuals only from 2006. This historical gap explains the majority share of companies, even though the individuals' share is steadily growing.
Do you need to be French to own a .fr?
No. As an individual you must reside in the EEA (EU + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) or Switzerland. A company may be based anywhere in the world if it provides a valid contact and complies with AFNIC's naming charter.
Is my personal data public in the WHOIS?
Since GDPR, personal data of individual holders is hidden in the public AFNIC WHOIS. Companies remain identified by their legal name and SIREN number.