SIDN statistics for the .nl domain name
0 active .nl domain names
+0,1% en 12 meses
Datos actualizados a octubre 2026
Cifras clave del parque .nl
Parque activo
6 235 066
Creaciones del mes
90 048
Eliminaciones del mes
54 033
Crecimiento 5 años
0.8%
Evolución del parque .nl
Últimos 60 meses — fuente oficial del registro
The .nl market in official SIDN figures
.nl is the national domain extension for the Netherlands, managed by SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland) since 1996. With over 6 235 066 active domain names in octubre 2026, it is the 3rd largest European ccTLD after .de and .uk.
Statistics published by SIDN Labs (under CC-BY 4.0 license) are among the most comprehensive in the world: total stock, creations vs deletions, transfers, DNSSEC, domain age distribution, DNS statistics, IPv6, TLS security and much more.
The Dutch domain market is characterised by very high density (.nl has historically ranked among the highest domain-to-inhabitant ratios in the world) and pioneering adoption of technologies such as DNSSEC and IPv6.
Preguntas frecuentes
How many .nl domain names exist today?
The active .nl stock holds over 6 235 066 domain names in octubre 2026 according to SIDN. This figure is updated monthly.
Is .nl Europe's densest ccTLD?
Yes, historically .nl has ranked among the highest domain-to-inhabitant ratios in the world, making it one of the most mature and competitive markets.
Who manages .nl?
.nl is managed by SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland), a non-profit foundation based in Arnhem. SIDN has been the official registry since 1996.
Is SIDN data publicly available?
Yes, SIDN Labs publishes all its statistics under CC-BY 4.0 license at stats.sidnlabs.nl as downloadable JSON. It is one of the most transparent registries in the world.