.app Top Level Domain Reference
new gtld delegated.app is operated by Google Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2030-04-16.
Active Domains 1,128,361 2026-06 report
MoM Growth +0.38% +4,291
YoY Growth +5.64% vs prior year
Monthly Delete Rate 2.15% 24,823 purged
Estimated Renewal Rate 74.71% 73,343 renewed
Registrar HHI 2195 Top registrar: 38%
.app Key Facts
- .app is operated by Google Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2030-04-16.
- As of the June 2026 report (2026-06-30), .app had 1,128,361 active domain names, growing at 5.64% year over year.
- Registry service provider infrastructure is hosted by Google Cloud Registry Engine.
- Market concentration shows top registrar GoDaddy controlling 38.0% of active registrations with an HHI of 2195.0.
Registry Operator and Technical Backend
| Role | Designated Organization | Entity Type | Jurisdiction | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registry Operator | Google Registry | Contracted Registry Operator | United States | https://www.registry.google |
| Technical Backend RSP | Google Cloud Registry Engine | Registry Service Provider (RSP) | Global DNS Infrastructure | https://cloud.google.com |
ICANN Registry Agreement and Contract Provisions
Contract Terms
- Base Contract Version: ICANN Base Registry Agreement
- Signing Date: 2015-04-16 (Thursday, April 16, 2015)
- Effective Date: 2015-04-16 (Thursday, April 16, 2015)
- Agreement Expiration: 2030-04-16 (Tuesday, April 16, 2030)
- Official ICANN Contract: View Agreement Documentation →
Wholesale Price Provisions and Amendments
Maximum initial and renewal wholesale registration fees are subject to published registry agreements.
Recent Amendments:
- 2019-06-30: Transition to standardized specification and RDAP service requirements. [Source]
Domain Growth and Registration Retention History
View Full Monthly Table →| Month | .app Active Domains |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 947,715 |
| 2023-08 | 953,674 |
| 2023-09 | 960,322 |
| 2023-10 | 966,782 |
| 2023-11 | 972,263 |
| 2023-12 | 976,442 |
| 2024-01 | 979,623 |
| 2024-02 | 982,596 |
| 2024-03 | 986,268 |
| 2024-04 | 991,233 |
| 2024-05 | 997,491 |
| 2024-06 | 1,004,450 |
| 2024-07 | 1,011,189 |
| 2024-08 | 1,016,891 |
| 2024-09 | 1,021,230 |
| 2024-10 | 1,024,539 |
| 2024-11 | 1,027,655 |
| 2024-12 | 1,031,523 |
| 2025-01 | 1,036,750 |
| 2025-02 | 1,043,322 |
| 2025-03 | 1,050,606 |
| 2025-04 | 1,057,636 |
| 2025-05 | 1,063,565 |
| 2025-06 | 1,068,071 |
| 2025-07 | 1,071,515 |
| 2025-08 | 1,074,782 |
| 2025-09 | 1,078,856 |
| 2025-10 | 1,084,359 |
| 2025-11 | 1,091,259 |
| 2025-12 | 1,098,882 |
| 2026-01 | 1,106,216 |
| 2026-02 | 1,112,382 |
| 2026-03 | 1,117,059 |
| 2026-04 | 1,120,645 |
| 2026-05 | 1,124,070 |
| 2026-06 | 1,128,361 |
| Month | Monthly Net Adds | Monthly Deletions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 23,692 | 20,849 |
| 2023-08 | 23,841 | 20,980 |
| 2023-09 | 24,008 | 21,127 |
| 2023-10 | 24,169 | 21,269 |
| 2023-11 | 24,306 | 21,389 |
| 2023-12 | 24,411 | 21,481 |
| 2024-01 | 24,490 | 21,551 |
| 2024-02 | 24,564 | 21,617 |
| 2024-03 | 24,656 | 21,697 |
| 2024-04 | 24,780 | 21,807 |
| 2024-05 | 24,937 | 21,944 |
| 2024-06 | 25,111 | 22,097 |
| 2024-07 | 25,279 | 22,246 |
| 2024-08 | 25,422 | 22,371 |
| 2024-09 | 25,530 | 22,467 |
| 2024-10 | 25,613 | 22,539 |
| 2024-11 | 25,691 | 22,608 |
| 2024-12 | 25,788 | 22,693 |
| 2025-01 | 25,918 | 22,808 |
| 2025-02 | 26,083 | 22,953 |
| 2025-03 | 26,265 | 23,113 |
| 2025-04 | 26,440 | 23,267 |
| 2025-05 | 26,589 | 23,398 |
| 2025-06 | 26,701 | 23,497 |
| 2025-07 | 26,787 | 23,573 |
| 2025-08 | 26,869 | 23,645 |
| 2025-09 | 26,971 | 23,734 |
| 2025-10 | 27,108 | 23,855 |
| 2025-11 | 27,281 | 24,007 |
| 2025-12 | 27,472 | 24,175 |
| 2026-01 | 27,655 | 24,336 |
| 2026-02 | 27,809 | 24,472 |
| 2026-03 | 27,926 | 24,575 |
| 2026-04 | 28,016 | 24,654 |
| 2026-05 | 28,101 | 24,729 |
| 2026-06 | 28,209 | 24,823 |
Registrar Market Share and Channel Concentration
As of 2026-06 ReportConcentration Indices
- Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI): 2195.0 (Moderate Concentration)
- Top 1 Registrar Share (GoDaddy): 38% of active domains
- Top 3 Registrars Combined Share: 72% of active domains
- Active Registrar Count: 35 ICANN-accredited registrars
Economic Assessment
A Herfindahl-Hirschman Index of 2195.0 indicates healthy, decentralized retail distribution across independent registrars. Dominant registrars retain substantial pricing and marketing leverage in renewal promotions.
| Rank | Registrar Name | IANA ID | Active Domains in .app | Market Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy | 146 | 428,777 | 38.00% |
| 2 | Namecheap | 1068 | 248,239 | 22.00% |
| 3 | Tucows | 69 | 135,403 | 12.00% |
| 4 | Squarespace Domains | 895 | 90,268 | 8.00% |
| 5 | Alibaba Cloud | 420 | 56,418 | 5.00% |
| 6 | Network Solutions | 48 | 45,134 | 4.00% |
| 7 | IONOS | 83 | 33,850 | 3.00% |
| 8 | Key-Systems | 269 | 22,567 | 2.00% |
| 9 | PDR | 303 | 22,567 | 2.00% |
| 10 | Dynadot | 1515 | 11,283 | 1.00% |
Wholesale Price Changes and Historical Caps
Official FilingsNo historical wholesale price cap changes or adjustments recorded in the curated repository for .app.
Registry Operational Timeline
| Date | Event Type | Description | Authoritative Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-16 (Thursday, April 16, 2015) | delegated | Delegated into the DNS root zone. | Source Link → |
| 2015-04-16 (Thursday, April 16, 2015) | agreement signed | Initial ICANN Registry Agreement executed with Charleston Road Registry Inc.. | Source Link → |
Authoritative Root Nameservers and Registry Endpoints
Root Delegation Nameservers
- a.app.gtld-servers.net 192.5.6.30, 2001:503:a83e:0:0:0:2:30
- b.app.gtld-servers.net 192.33.14.30, 2001:503:231d:0:0:0:2:30
- c.app.gtld-servers.net 192.26.92.30, 2001:503:83eb:0:0:0:0:30
Directory Registration Services
- WHOIS Server: whois.nic.google
- RDAP Endpoint: https://rdap.google.com/
- IANA Delegation Record: iana.org/domains/root/db/app.html