Nominet statistics for the .uk domain name
0 active .uk domain names
+2,3% over 12 months
Dati aggiornati a maggio 2026
Key figures for the .uk market
Active stock
10 448 816
Net monthly change
+35 701
5-year growth
-5.3%
Evolution of the .uk stock
Last 60 months — official registry source
The .uk market in official Nominet figures
.uk is the national domain extension for the United Kingdom, managed by Nominet since 1996. The total stock holds over 10 448 816 active domains in maggio 2026, making it the 2nd largest European ccTLD after .de.
The stock splits into two levels: second-level (.uk direct, launched June 2014) and historic third-level (.co.uk, .org.uk, .me.uk, .net.uk, .ltd.uk, .plc.uk). Statistics are published monthly.
Nominet is one of the world's largest registries and reinvests its profits into UK digital projects of public interest.
Domande frequenti
How many .uk domain names exist today?
The total .uk stock (second-level + third-level) holds over 10 448 816 active domain names in maggio 2026 according to Nominet.
What's the difference between .uk and .co.uk?
.uk (second-level) is the direct registration open since June 2014. .co.uk (third-level) is the historic extension for British businesses.
Who manages .uk?
Nominet, based in Oxford, has been the official registry since 1996. A non-profit company that reinvests its profits in public-interest digital projects.
Do you need to be British to register a .uk?
No, .uk is open to any person or company worldwide. No residency requirement.