The .de domain market in figures
Monthly evolution of German domain names since 1994 according to DENIC.
Datos actualizados a mayo 2026
Monthly stock evolution
Detail of the last 24 months
| Month | Active domains | Δ Stock | Creations | Deletions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 967 814 | +64 979 | — | — |
| 2026-04 | 17 902 835 | +44 707 | — | — |
| 2026-03 | 17 858 128 | +54 055 | — | — |
| 2026-02 | 17 804 073 | +105 537 | — | — |
| 2026-01 | 17 698 536 | +34 650 | — | — |
| 2025-12 | 17 663 886 | +14 712 | — | — |
| 2025-11 | 17 649 174 | +7 357 | — | — |
| 2025-10 | 17 641 817 | +16 695 | — | — |
| 2025-09 | 17 625 122 | +10 256 | — | — |
| 2025-08 | 17 614 866 | +10 018 | — | — |
| 2025-07 | 17 604 848 | +13 788 | — | — |
| 2025-06 | 17 591 060 | -5 391 | — | — |
| 2025-05 | 17 596 451 | +8 244 | — | — |
| 2025-04 | 17 588 207 | -6 958 | — | — |
| 2025-03 | 17 595 165 | -54 863 | — | — |
| 2025-02 | 17 650 028 | -21 092 | — | — |
| 2025-01 | 17 671 120 | +10 233 | — | — |
| 2024-12 | 17 660 887 | -249 | — | — |
| 2024-11 | 17 661 136 | -34 600 | — | — |
| 2024-10 | 17 695 736 | +17 653 | — | — |
| 2024-09 | 17 678 083 | +26 844 | — | — |
| 2024-08 | 17 651 239 | -26 242 | — | — |
| 2024-07 | 17 677 481 | -24 969 | — | — |
| 2024-06 | 17 702 450 | -1 719 | — | — |
How has the .de domain stock evolved?
The .de stock has experienced spectacular growth since its inception in 1994, from a few thousand domains to over 17 million today. It is one of the most mature and active markets in Europe.
DENIC publishes the total monthly active stock but does not separately break down creations, deletions, and renewals by month. The table below shows the net monthly variations (stock delta) calculated from two consecutive months.
Growth has flattened in recent years as the German market approaches saturation. Net monthly growth typically ranges between +20,000 and +80,000 domains, with rarer but larger deletions at year-end (purge of unrenewed domains).
Preguntas frecuentes
Since when has .de been available?
The first .de was registered in November 1986. Public DENIC statistics go back to January 1994 when the thousand-domain mark was crossed.
Why does the stock delta vary so much month to month?
The net delta (creations minus deletions) includes all monthly movements. Mass deletions by certain registrars at year-end create occasional drops.
Is the .de stock still growing?
Yes, but growth has slowed since 2015. The German market is one of Europe's most mature, close to saturation.
How many .de are DNSSEC-signed?
DENIC publishes this figure in its dedicated CSV. DNSSEC adoption is progressing steadily but remains a minority (a few % of the stock).