Active Domain Names Intelligence: gTLD statistics & market share.

The stable inventory. Resolvable, in-zone, reachable on the public internet. Ranked by total count with churn, growth, and structural statistics against last month and last year.

Distribution

Top 5 gTLDs Distribution of Active Domains.

The pie chart below shows the distribution of active domains across the top 5 gTLDs by volume.

Source  active gTLDs daily

Top 5 gTLDs by active domain count: .COM 161,808,941 (66.2%), .NET 12,202,644 (5%), .ORG 11,807,762 (4.8%), .XYZ 7,955,031 (3.3%), .TOP 6,286,574 (2.6%)

Characteristics

Characteristics of Active Domains in Top 5 gTLDs.

Analyze the detailed characteristics of active domains across the top 5 gTLDs.
These metrics highlight naming patterns, character preferences, and structural composition.

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Length

Domain Length Distribution for Top 5 gTLDs.

Length distribution of active domains across the top 5 gTLDs.
The majority are under 15 characters, with mean lengths ranging from 10–13.

Top 5 gTLDs

Length distribution across top 5 gTLDs: .COM 161,808,941 domains, peak 11 chars. .NET 12,202,644 domains, peak 8 chars. .ORG 11,807,762 domains, peak 10 chars. .XYZ 7,955,031 domains, peak 8 chars. .TOP 6,286,574 domains, peak 5 chars

Lifecycle context

Where active domains fit in the lifecycle.

Newly Registered Domains

The entry point of every domain name, and the start of its presence on the internet.

Active Domains

The steady state of the lifecycle, where domains actively operate and day-to-day infrastructure changes happen.

Expired Domains

Where domain names begin to fade out of the active internet.

Latest reports

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Frequently Asked Questions

About active domains.

Q.01 What is active domain name intelligence? +
Active domain name intelligence is derived from correlating infrastructure-level changes across the active domain pool. We observe nameserver updates, registrar transfers, WHOIS status transitions, and DNS record changes daily. No personally identifiable information is collected; all observations are based on publicly available infrastructure data. As part of our monitoring system, the Premium Domain Monitor tracks high-value names (short .com, brandable keyword .com) at higher frequency. By correlating these signals across lifecycle stages, raw infrastructure changes become actionable intelligence: ownership changes, website launches, and expiration patterns.
Q.02 What do "new active" and "non-active" mean in the active domain pool? +
New active covers both newly registered domains and previously dormant domains that have just become reachable. The newly registered portion can be browsed in our Newly Registered Domains section. Non-active means a domain is no longer reachable over the public internet. Part of this population overlaps with expired domains, though the two sets are not identical: a domain can be non-active while still registered, and an expired domain can briefly remain reachable during redemption.
Q.03 What does the active domain count tell us about a TLD? +
The active domain count is the net result of all registrations minus all expirations over a TLD's entire history. A growing active pool means more domains are being registered than expired, a sign of healthy demand. A shrinking pool indicates net attrition. Comparing active counts with daily registration and expiration volumes reveals whether growth is accelerating or slowing.
Q.04 How often is the data updated and how many TLDs are covered? +
Active domain counts are updated daily across 1,000+ gTLDs, including major gTLDs (.com, .net, .org) and new gTLDs (.xyz, .top, .shop). Each daily snapshot captures the total number of currently registered and resolving domains per TLD. For the full data sourcing, processing cadence, and coverage breakdown, see our Data Transparency page.