SIDN statistics for the .nl domain name
0 active .nl domain names
-0,5% over 12 months
Dados atualizados em junho 2026
Key figures for the .nl market
Active stock
6 112 233
Net monthly change
+30 617
5-year growth
-1.3%
Evolution of the .nl stock
Last 60 months — official registry source
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 6 112 233 active domain names in junho 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.
Perguntas frequentes
How many .nl domain names exist today?
The active .nl stock holds over 6 112 233 domain names in junho 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.