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07/24/2025 – 05:01 PM
RESTON, Va. – In a sign of continued (albeit measured) growth for the internet’s foundational infrastructure, VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reports that the global domain name market continues its upward trajectory. According to the company’s latest Domain Name Industry Brief (DNIB), compiled by DNIB.com, total domain name registrations across all Top-Level Domains (TLDs) reached a staggering 371.7 million by the close of Q2 2025.
That figure represents a growth of 0.9% compared to Q1 2025, translating to an additional 3.3 million registered domains coming online. Year-over-year, the picture is even rosier, with a 2.6% increase, or 9.3 million new registrations.
The .com and .net power couple, historically the backbone of commercial internet activity, continue to hold significant sway. These TLDs collectively accounted for 170.5 million domain name registrations. While this signifies a 0.4% increase (0.7 million registrations) compared to the previous quarter, the numbers reveal a slight contraction year-over-year, with a marginal decrease of 0.1% (0.1 million registrations).
Breaking down the .com/.net dynamic further: as of June 30, 2025, .com claimed a commanding 157.9 million registrations, while .net held a respectable 12.6 million. The demand for these established TLDs remains robust, with new .com and .net registrations hitting 10.4 million in Q2 2025, up from 9.2 million in the same period last year. This suggests continued confidence in these legacy domains for businesses and individuals venturing online.
Country-code TLDs (ccTLDs), representing specific geographic regions, are also experiencing growth. Total ccTLD registrations reached 143.4 million by the end of Q2 2025, a 0.4% increase compared to the previous quarter and a 2.5% jump year-over-year. The top ten ccTLDs, as of June 30, 2025, are .cn (China), .de (Germany), .uk (United Kingdom), .ru (Russia), .nl (Netherlands), .br (Brazil), .au (Australia), .fr (France), .in (India), and .eu (European Union).
The data paints a picture of a maturing, yet still expanding, domain name market. While growth in the .com and .net space has moderated, the overall trend remains positive, fueled by the ongoing digitization of the global economy and the increasing importance of an online presence. For a detailed breakdown of the methodology used in compiling the Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report, see DNIB.com’s methodology section.
About DNIB.com
DNIB.com, backed by Verisign, offers in-depth statistical analysis and research on the domain name industry. Visitors can explore key policy developments, security concerns, and technological advancements. The latest Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report, previous iterations, and interactive dashboards featuring extensive domain name industry data are accessible at DNIB.com.
About Verisign
Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN), a critical player in internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, ensures seamless online navigation for numerous globally recognized domain names. Verisign underpins the security, stability, and resilience of the Domain Name System and the internet. They provide root zone maintenance, manage two of the thirteen global internet root servers, and offer registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net top-level domains, supporting a significant portion of global e-commerce. For more information, visit verisign.com.
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Source: VeriSign, Inc.
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