The second quarter of 2026 closed with 401.6 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 29.9 million domain name registrations compared to the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest issue of the Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report released Thursday at DNIB.com.
As the New gTLD Program enters its final application stretch, ICANN's progress, stronger security expectations and clearer operational frameworks are giving applicants greater confidence ahead of ICANN87 in Bali and future expansion of domains worldwide.
Launching a top-level domain is only the beginning. Hello Registry combines ICANN-approved expertise, flexible infrastructure and long-term operational support to help brands, communities and innovators build and manage secure, future-ready TLDs with confidence for years.
Running .CA and .NL has taught Hello Registry that true back-end excellence depends on resilience, adaptability and operational experience, helping registries navigate evolving technical, policy and security demands with confidence and long-term stability.
The ICANN new gTLD application window is now open, giving organizations a limited opportunity to secure and operate their own top-level domain. Learn how Hello Registry can help simplify the application process from start to launch.
Radix reports a 96% surge in premium domain registrations in H2 2025, with strong renewal rates and rising demand across price tiers signalling that high-value digital assets are becoming core, long-term brand infrastructure.
The 2025 .US Virtual Town Hall opens registration for a timely dialogue on domain policy, security, and digital inclusion. Experts and community members will explore how America's online identity is evolving in a shifting landscape.
The Domain Name Industry Brief reports 378.5 million total domain name registrations in Q3 2025, marking a 16.2 million increase year over year and offering detailed insights into top TLD, ccTLD, and gTLD trends.
DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) offer cryptographic safeguards to validate DNS responses, countering spoofing and cache poisoning. While implementation is complex, best practices and third-party services help firms navigate the operational demands of deployment.
Radix has recorded its strongest performance yet in the premium domain space, with registrations growing by 50% year-on-year in the first half of 2025. This marks a dramatic upswing in demand for high-value digital assets, particularly within the technology sector.