Verisign .net domain name statistics
0 active .net domain names
-1,4% over 12 months
Data as of May 2026
Key figures for the .net market
Active stock
12 703 539
Creations this month
204 405
Deletions this month
226 774
5-year growth
0%
Evolution of the .net stock
Last 60 months — official registry source
.net in official ICANN figures
.net is one of the oldest top-level domains, created in 1985 and managed by Verisign. With over 12 703 539 active domain names in May 2026, it remains the 2nd most-used historic TLD.
Initially intended for networks and operators, .net is now open without restriction. Many tech brands and infrastructure projects use it as an alternative to .com.
Official figures come from ICANN Monthly Registry Reports. LWS is an ICANN-accredited registrar (IANA ID 1630) and registers .net directly via EPP.
Frequently asked questions
How many .net domain names exist today?
The active .net stock has over 12 703 539 domain names in May 2026 according to the ICANN MRR.
Who manages .net?
The .net registry is managed by Verisign under ICANN contract, like .com.