.dev Top Level Domain Reference
new gtld delegated.dev is operated by Google Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2030-04-16.
Active Domains 826,457 2026-06 report
MoM Growth +0.48% +3,962
YoY Growth +6.91% vs prior year
Monthly Delete Rate 2.15% 18,182 purged
Estimated Renewal Rate 74.71% 53,719 renewed
Registrar HHI 2195 Top registrar: 38%
.dev Key Facts
- .dev 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), .dev had 826,457 active domain names, growing at 6.91% 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 | .dev Active Domains |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 670,398 |
| 2023-08 | 675,284 |
| 2023-09 | 680,667 |
| 2023-10 | 685,926 |
| 2023-11 | 690,501 |
| 2023-12 | 694,159 |
| 2024-01 | 697,114 |
| 2024-02 | 699,927 |
| 2024-03 | 703,243 |
| 2024-04 | 707,486 |
| 2024-05 | 712,661 |
| 2024-06 | 718,345 |
| 2024-07 | 723,883 |
| 2024-08 | 728,688 |
| 2024-09 | 732,526 |
| 2024-10 | 735,633 |
| 2024-11 | 738,606 |
| 2024-12 | 742,125 |
| 2025-01 | 746,627 |
| 2025-02 | 752,107 |
| 2025-03 | 758,110 |
| 2025-04 | 763,941 |
| 2025-05 | 768,987 |
| 2025-06 | 773,014 |
| 2025-07 | 776,279 |
| 2025-08 | 779,422 |
| 2025-09 | 783,156 |
| 2025-10 | 787,934 |
| 2025-11 | 793,736 |
| 2025-12 | 800,075 |
| 2026-01 | 806,214 |
| 2026-02 | 811,514 |
| 2026-03 | 815,738 |
| 2026-04 | 819,172 |
| 2026-05 | 822,495 |
| 2026-06 | 826,457 |
| Month | Monthly Net Adds | Monthly Deletions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 16,759 | 14,748 |
| 2023-08 | 16,882 | 14,856 |
| 2023-09 | 17,016 | 14,974 |
| 2023-10 | 17,148 | 15,090 |
| 2023-11 | 17,262 | 15,191 |
| 2023-12 | 17,353 | 15,271 |
| 2024-01 | 17,427 | 15,336 |
| 2024-02 | 17,498 | 15,398 |
| 2024-03 | 17,581 | 15,471 |
| 2024-04 | 17,687 | 15,564 |
| 2024-05 | 17,816 | 15,678 |
| 2024-06 | 17,958 | 15,803 |
| 2024-07 | 18,097 | 15,925 |
| 2024-08 | 18,217 | 16,031 |
| 2024-09 | 18,313 | 16,115 |
| 2024-10 | 18,390 | 16,183 |
| 2024-11 | 18,465 | 16,249 |
| 2024-12 | 18,553 | 16,326 |
| 2025-01 | 18,665 | 16,425 |
| 2025-02 | 18,802 | 16,546 |
| 2025-03 | 18,952 | 16,678 |
| 2025-04 | 19,098 | 16,806 |
| 2025-05 | 19,224 | 16,917 |
| 2025-06 | 19,325 | 17,006 |
| 2025-07 | 19,406 | 17,078 |
| 2025-08 | 19,485 | 17,147 |
| 2025-09 | 19,578 | 17,229 |
| 2025-10 | 19,698 | 17,334 |
| 2025-11 | 19,843 | 17,462 |
| 2025-12 | 20,001 | 17,601 |
| 2026-01 | 20,155 | 17,736 |
| 2026-02 | 20,287 | 17,853 |
| 2026-03 | 20,393 | 17,946 |
| 2026-04 | 20,479 | 18,021 |
| 2026-05 | 20,562 | 18,094 |
| 2026-06 | 20,661 | 18,182 |
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 .dev | Market Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy | 146 | 314,053 | 38.00% |
| 2 | Namecheap | 1068 | 181,820 | 22.00% |
| 3 | Tucows | 69 | 99,174 | 12.00% |
| 4 | Squarespace Domains | 895 | 66,116 | 8.00% |
| 5 | Alibaba Cloud | 420 | 41,322 | 5.00% |
| 6 | Network Solutions | 48 | 33,058 | 4.00% |
| 7 | IONOS | 83 | 24,793 | 3.00% |
| 8 | Key-Systems | 269 | 16,529 | 2.00% |
| 9 | PDR | 303 | 16,529 | 2.00% |
| 10 | Dynadot | 1515 | 8,264 | 1.00% |
Wholesale Price Changes and Historical Caps
Official FilingsNo historical wholesale price cap changes or adjustments recorded in the curated repository for .dev.
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.dev.gtld-servers.net 192.5.6.30, 2001:503:a83e:0:0:0:2:30
- b.dev.gtld-servers.net 192.33.14.30, 2001:503:231d:0:0:0:2:30
- c.dev.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/dev.html