The .nl domain market in figures
Monthly evolution of Dutch domain names — creations, deletions, transfers from SIDN Labs.
Data as of July 2026
Monthly stock evolution
Detail of the last 24 months
| Month | Active domains | Δ Stock | Creations | Deletions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 6 157 096 | +296 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 156 800 | +1 729 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 155 071 | +1 193 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 153 878 | +118 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 153 760 | +103 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 153 657 | +1 042 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 152 615 | +914 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 151 701 | +1 220 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 150 481 | +1 266 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 149 215 | +1 116 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 148 099 | +357 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 147 742 | +504 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 147 238 | +1 333 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 145 905 | +775 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 145 130 | +1 034 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 144 096 | +889 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 143 207 | +1 201 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 142 006 | -271 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 142 277 | +444 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 141 833 | -203 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 142 036 | +1 095 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 140 941 | +1 155 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 139 786 | +928 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
| 2026-07 | 6 138 858 | +722 | +90 881 | −61 552 |
How has the .nl domain stock evolved?
The .nl stock has been growing steadily since 1996. Unlike DENIC, SIDN publishes creations and deletions separately by month, enabling fine-grained market analysis.
SIDN also tracks transfers (registrar changes for an existing domain), an indicator of market fluidity. The table below shows the last 24 months in detail.
The Netherlands historically ranks among the most connected countries in the world, with an exceptionally high domain-per-capita ratio. .nl is widely used by both companies and Dutch individuals.
Frequently asked questions
Is the .nl stock still growing?
Yes, .nl has been growing steadily since 1996. However, growth has slowed as the market matures.
Does SIDN publish creations and deletions separately?
Yes, unlike DENIC, SIDN publishes creations and deletions separately by month as open data, along with transfers.
How many transfers per month happen on .nl?
Several tens of thousands on average, a sign of the fluidity of the Dutch domain name market.
What happens to deleted .nl?
After deletion, the domain enters SIDN quarantine for ~40 days, then becomes available again. This prevents opportunistic immediate re-registrations.