The .nl domain market in figures
Monthly evolution of Dutch domain names — creations, deletions, transfers from SIDN Labs.
Dati aggiornati a giugno 2026
Monthly stock evolution
Detail of the last 24 months
| Month | Active domains | Δ Stock | Creations | Deletions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 6 112 233 | +30 617 | — | — |
| 2026-05 | 6 081 616 | +17 801 | +93 505 | −63 592 |
| 2026-04 | 6 063 815 | +699 | +79 731 | −61 835 |
| 2026-02 | 6 063 116 | +3 724 | +71 314 | −68 080 |
| 2026-01 | 6 059 392 | -15 742 | +78 797 | −76 150 |
| 2025-12 | 6 075 134 | -8 150 | +64 033 | −81 239 |
| 2025-11 | 6 083 284 | -6 181 | +68 646 | −77 878 |
| 2025-10 | 6 089 465 | -19 738 | +70 240 | −77 844 |
| 2025-09 | 6 109 203 | -492 | +67 594 | −86 841 |
| 2025-08 | 6 109 695 | -2 100 | +64 048 | −65 476 |
| 2025-07 | 6 111 795 | -25 933 | +63 930 | −67 467 |
| 2025-06 | 6 137 728 | -5 064 | +64 193 | −90 979 |
| 2025-05 | 6 142 792 | -2 121 | +68 809 | −74 512 |
| 2025-04 | 6 144 913 | -21 815 | +65 911 | −71 321 |
| 2025-03 | 6 166 728 | -5 894 | +67 672 | −90 936 |
| 2025-02 | 6 172 622 | -7 064 | +69 729 | −76 946 |
| 2025-01 | 6 179 686 | -28 055 | +75 855 | −85 238 |
| 2024-12 | 6 207 741 | -4 079 | +67 215 | −96 420 |
| 2024-11 | 6 211 820 | +1 045 | +74 480 | −76 599 |
| 2024-10 | 6 210 775 | -13 627 | +75 389 | −75 326 |
| 2024-09 | 6 224 402 | -10 313 | +64 426 | −79 913 |
| 2024-08 | 6 234 715 | -10 705 | +57 943 | −68 991 |
| 2024-07 | 6 245 420 | -17 560 | +57 176 | −68 720 |
| 2024-06 | 6 262 980 | -11 773 | +60 104 | −77 999 |
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.
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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.