.google Top Level Domain Reference
brand gtld delegated.google is operated by Google Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-07-24.
Active Domains 319 2026-06 report
MoM Growth +0.31% +1
YoY Growth +1.92% vs prior year
Monthly Delete Rate 2.15% 7 purged
Estimated Renewal Rate 74.07% 20 renewed
Registrar HHI 2195 Top registrar: 38%
.google Key Facts
- .google is operated by Google Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-07-24.
- As of the June 2026 report (2026-06-30), .google had 319 active domain names, growing at 1.92% 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: 2014-07-24 (Thursday, July 24, 2014)
- Effective Date: 2014-07-24 (Thursday, July 24, 2014)
- Agreement Expiration: 2029-07-24 (Tuesday, July 24, 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 | .google Active Domains |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 297 |
| 2023-08 | 298 |
| 2023-09 | 299 |
| 2023-10 | 300 |
| 2023-11 | 301 |
| 2023-12 | 302 |
| 2024-01 | 302 |
| 2024-02 | 302 |
| 2024-03 | 302 |
| 2024-04 | 302 |
| 2024-05 | 303 |
| 2024-06 | 305 |
| 2024-07 | 306 |
| 2024-08 | 307 |
| 2024-09 | 307 |
| 2024-10 | 307 |
| 2024-11 | 307 |
| 2024-12 | 307 |
| 2025-01 | 308 |
| 2025-02 | 309 |
| 2025-03 | 310 |
| 2025-04 | 311 |
| 2025-05 | 312 |
| 2025-06 | 313 |
| 2025-07 | 313 |
| 2025-08 | 313 |
| 2025-09 | 313 |
| 2025-10 | 314 |
| 2025-11 | 315 |
| 2025-12 | 316 |
| 2026-01 | 317 |
| 2026-02 | 318 |
| 2026-03 | 318 |
| 2026-04 | 318 |
| 2026-05 | 318 |
| 2026-06 | 319 |
| Month | Monthly Net Adds | Monthly Deletions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 7 | 6 |
| 2023-08 | 7 | 6 |
| 2023-09 | 7 | 6 |
| 2023-10 | 7 | 6 |
| 2023-11 | 7 | 6 |
| 2023-12 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-01 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-02 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-03 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-04 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-05 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-06 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-07 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-08 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-09 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-10 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-11 | 7 | 6 |
| 2024-12 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-01 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-02 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-03 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-04 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-05 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-06 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 7 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 7 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 7 | 6 |
| 2026-05 | 7 | 6 |
| 2026-06 | 7 | 7 |
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 .google | Market Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy | 146 | 121 | 38.00% |
| 2 | Namecheap | 1068 | 70 | 22.00% |
| 3 | Tucows | 69 | 38 | 12.00% |
| 4 | Squarespace Domains | 895 | 25 | 8.00% |
| 5 | Alibaba Cloud | 420 | 15 | 5.00% |
| 6 | Network Solutions | 48 | 12 | 4.00% |
| 7 | IONOS | 83 | 9 | 3.00% |
| 8 | Key-Systems | 269 | 6 | 2.00% |
| 9 | PDR | 303 | 6 | 2.00% |
| 10 | Dynadot | 1515 | 3 | 1.00% |
Wholesale Price Changes and Historical Caps
Official FilingsNo historical wholesale price cap changes or adjustments recorded in the curated repository for .google.
Registry Operational Timeline
| Date | Event Type | Description | Authoritative Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-24 (Thursday, July 24, 2014) | delegated | Delegated into the DNS root zone. | Source Link → |
| 2014-07-24 (Thursday, July 24, 2014) | agreement signed | Initial ICANN Registry Agreement executed with Charleston Road Registry Inc.. | Source Link → |
Authoritative Root Nameservers and Registry Endpoints
Root Delegation Nameservers
- a.google.gtld-servers.net 192.5.6.30, 2001:503:a83e:0:0:0:2:30
- b.google.gtld-servers.net 192.33.14.30, 2001:503:231d:0:0:0:2:30
- c.google.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/google.html