61.3%
Entreprises & organisations
Sociétés, associations, administrations, fondations, marques.
2 738 115
noms de domaine .fr actifs
Official data · Source AFNIC
Who owns a .fr domain name?
Breakdown of French domain names between individuals and companies based on AFNIC declarations.
Data as of May 2026
Photographie du parc
4 466 855 noms de domaine .fr actifs
au May 2026
38.7%
Particuliers
Personnes physiques résidant dans l'UE, l'EEE ou en Suisse.
1 728 740
noms de domaine .fr actifs
Activité du mois
Opérations enregistrées en May 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 May 2026
1 moisSauf la première ligne (parc total à fin de mois), toutes les valeurs représentent des opérations enregistrées uniquement durant May 2026.
| Indicateur | Entreprises | Particuliers | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaines actifs (parc total) | 2 738 115 | 1 728 740 | 4 466 855 |
| Créations | 40 247 | 50 939 | 91 186 |
| Renouvellements | 186 980 | 104 266 | 291 246 |
| Transferts | 28 833 | 32 872 | 61 705 |
| Suppressions | 4 936 | 4 404 | 9 340 |
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.