.bmw Top Level Domain Reference
brand gtld delegated.bmw is operated by BMW under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-06-19.
Active Domains 91 2026-06 report
MoM Growth -1.09% -1
YoY Growth -1.09% vs prior year
Monthly Delete Rate 2.15% 2 purged
Estimated Renewal Rate 71.43% 5 renewed
Registrar HHI 2195 Top registrar: 38%
.bmw Key Facts
- .bmw is operated by BMW under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-06-19.
- As of the June 2026 report (2026-06-30), .bmw had 91 active domain names, growing at -1.09% year over year.
- Registry service provider infrastructure is hosted by Identity Digital RSP.
- 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 | BMW | Contracted Registry Operator | Germany | https://www.bmwgroup.com |
| Technical Backend RSP | Identity Digital RSP | Registry Service Provider (RSP) | Global DNS Infrastructure | https://www.identity.digital |
ICANN Registry Agreement and Contract Provisions
Contract Terms
- Base Contract Version: ICANN Base Registry Agreement
- Signing Date: 2014-06-19 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)
- Effective Date: 2014-06-19 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)
- Agreement Expiration: 2029-06-19 (Tuesday, June 19, 2029)
- 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 | .bmw Active Domains |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 92 |
| 2023-08 | 92 |
| 2023-09 | 92 |
| 2023-10 | 92 |
| 2023-11 | 92 |
| 2023-12 | 92 |
| 2024-01 | 92 |
| 2024-02 | 92 |
| 2024-03 | 91 |
| 2024-04 | 92 |
| 2024-05 | 92 |
| 2024-06 | 92 |
| 2024-07 | 92 |
| 2024-08 | 92 |
| 2024-09 | 92 |
| 2024-10 | 92 |
| 2024-11 | 92 |
| 2024-12 | 91 |
| 2025-01 | 92 |
| 2025-02 | 92 |
| 2025-03 | 92 |
| 2025-04 | 92 |
| 2025-05 | 92 |
| 2025-06 | 92 |
| 2025-07 | 92 |
| 2025-08 | 92 |
| 2025-09 | 91 |
| 2025-10 | 92 |
| 2025-11 | 92 |
| 2025-12 | 92 |
| 2026-01 | 92 |
| 2026-02 | 92 |
| 2026-03 | 92 |
| 2026-04 | 92 |
| 2026-05 | 92 |
| 2026-06 | 91 |
| Month | Monthly Net Adds | Monthly Deletions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023-08 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023-09 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023-10 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023-11 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023-12 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-01 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-02 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-03 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-04 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026-05 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026-06 | 2 | 2 |
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 .bmw | Market Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy | 146 | 34 | 38.00% |
| 2 | Namecheap | 1068 | 20 | 22.00% |
| 3 | Tucows | 69 | 10 | 12.00% |
| 4 | Squarespace Domains | 895 | 7 | 8.00% |
| 5 | Alibaba Cloud | 420 | 4 | 5.00% |
| 6 | Network Solutions | 48 | 3 | 4.00% |
| 7 | IONOS | 83 | 2 | 3.00% |
| 8 | Key-Systems | 269 | 1 | 2.00% |
| 9 | PDR | 303 | 1 | 2.00% |
| 10 | Dynadot | 1515 | 0 | 1.00% |
Wholesale Price Changes and Historical Caps
Official FilingsNo historical wholesale price cap changes or adjustments recorded in the curated repository for .bmw.
Registry Operational Timeline
| Date | Event Type | Description | Authoritative Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-19 (Thursday, June 19, 2014) | delegated | Delegated into the DNS root zone. | Source Link → |
| 2014-06-19 (Thursday, June 19, 2014) | agreement signed | Initial ICANN Registry Agreement executed with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. | Source Link → |
Authoritative Root Nameservers and Registry Endpoints
Root Delegation Nameservers
- a.bmw.gtld-servers.net 192.5.6.30, 2001:503:a83e:0:0:0:2:30
- b.bmw.gtld-servers.net 192.33.14.30, 2001:503:231d:0:0:0:2:30
- c.bmw.gtld-servers.net 192.26.92.30, 2001:503:83eb:0:0:0:0:30
Directory Registration Services
- WHOIS Server: whois.nic.bmw
- RDAP Endpoint: https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/
- IANA Delegation Record: iana.org/domains/root/db/bmw.html