VeriSign Reports 378.5 Million Domain Name Registrations Worldwide at the End of Q3 2025
VeriSign a global leader in critical internet infrastructure and domain name registry services, announced the latest domain registration figures from the Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report, published by DNIB.com. According to the report, the third quarter of 2025 concluded with 378.5 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs) — marking a net increase of 6.8 million domains, or 1.8%, compared to the second quarter of 2025. On a year-over-year basis, total domain name registrations grew by 16.2 million, representing a 4.5% increase.
This consistent upward trajectory underscores the growing importance of the domain name ecosystem in supporting digital identity, e-commerce, and innovation across industries.
Growth of .com and .net TLDs
The report highlighted the continued dominance of the .com and .net top-level domains, which remain the backbone of the global domain name landscape. Together, .com and .net reached a combined total of 171.9 million domain name registrations in the domain name base by the end of Q3 2025 — an increase of 1.4 million names, or 0.8%, compared to Q2 2025.
Year over year, the combined base of these two TLDs grew by 2.4 million, reflecting a 1.4% increase. As of September 30, 2025, the .com domain base accounted for 159.4 million registrations, while .net represented 12.5 million registrations.
New registrations for .com and .net domains totaled 10.6 million at the end of Q3 2025 — a significant rise from 9.3 million new registrations in the same period of 2024. This jump highlights sustained global demand for domain names under these long-established extensions, often preferred by businesses, startups, and individuals for their credibility and brand recognition.
Country-Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) Continue to Expand
The report also detailed growth within country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs), which represent internet addresses specific to nations and territories. At the close of Q3 2025, total ccTLD registrations reached 144.8 million, reflecting a gain of 1.4 million, or 1.0%, from the previous quarter. On a year-over-year basis, ccTLDs grew by 4.8 million registrations, or 3.4%.
This increase underscores the continued localization of the internet and the role of country-specific domains in supporting regional businesses, government services, and localized digital identities.
The top 10 ccTLDs as of September 30, 2025, were:
- .cn (China)
- .de (Germany)
- .uk (United Kingdom)
- .ru (Russia)
- .nl (Netherlands)
- .br (Brazil)
- .au (Australia)
- .fr (France)
- .in (India)
- .eu (European Union)
These extensions collectively account for a large portion of ccTLD registrations worldwide, driven by rising internet penetration, national digital transformation initiatives, and growing trust in region-specific online identities.
Global Internet Growth Reflected in Domain Expansion
The data from DNIB.com’s Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report paints a clear picture of continued expansion across all major segments of the global domain landscape. From the rise in .com and .net registrations to steady growth in ccTLDs, the internet’s domain infrastructure continues to evolve in response to increasing online activity, cloud adoption, and the global shift toward digital economies.
For businesses and individuals alike, owning a domain name remains a critical step in establishing an online presence and building digital trust. The steady growth in registrations suggests ongoing demand for secure, memorable, and localized web identities as organizations embrace e-commerce, digital marketing, and global connectivity.
About DNIB.com
DNIB.com, sponsored by Verisign, provides comprehensive statistical and analytical insights into the global domain name industry. The platform offers access to key metrics, trends, and interactive data dashboards that cover domain registrations across all TLDs. It also delivers in-depth analyses of policy, security, and technology developments shaping the domain name ecosystem.
The Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report and earlier editions, along with DNIB.com’s interactive dashboards featuring expanded datasets, are publicly available at DNIB.com. The site also includes detailed information about the statistical methodologies used to compile and validate the data featured in each report.
As the global digital landscape continues to grow, Verisign and DNIB.com’s ongoing research and transparency efforts help businesses, policymakers, and internet stakeholders understand the evolving dynamics of the online naming system — a foundational component of the internet’s reliability and accessibility.
