.info Top Level Domain Reference
legacy gtld delegated.info is operated by Identity Digital under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-06-30.
Active Domains 3,789,968 2026-06 report
MoM Growth -0.32% -12,101
YoY Growth -2.86% vs prior year
Monthly Delete Rate 2.15% 83,379 purged
Estimated Renewal Rate 74.71% 246,347 renewed
Registrar HHI 2195 Top registrar: 38%
.info Key Facts
- .info is operated by Identity Digital under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-06-30.
- As of the June 2026 report (2026-06-30), .info had 3,789,968 active domain names, growing at -2.86% 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 | Identity Digital | Contracted Registry Operator | United States | https://www.identity.digital |
| 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: 2001-06-26 (Tuesday, June 26, 2001)
- Effective Date: 2001-06-26 (Tuesday, June 26, 2001)
- Agreement Expiration: 2029-06-30 (Saturday, June 30, 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 | .info Active Domains |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 4,065,452 |
| 2023-08 | 4,062,559 |
| 2023-09 | 4,062,441 |
| 2023-10 | 4,061,330 |
| 2023-11 | 4,055,928 |
| 2023-12 | 4,044,971 |
| 2024-01 | 4,029,830 |
| 2024-02 | 4,013,852 |
| 2024-03 | 4,000,757 |
| 2024-04 | 3,992,890 |
| 2024-05 | 3,990,150 |
| 2024-06 | 3,990,056 |
| 2024-07 | 3,988,896 |
| 2024-08 | 3,983,464 |
| 2024-09 | 3,972,577 |
| 2024-10 | 3,957,642 |
| 2024-11 | 3,941,977 |
| 2024-12 | 3,929,219 |
| 2025-01 | 3,921,625 |
| 2025-02 | 3,919,034 |
| 2025-03 | 3,918,960 |
| 2025-04 | 3,917,751 |
| 2025-05 | 3,912,290 |
| 2025-06 | 3,901,476 |
| 2025-07 | 3,886,748 |
| 2025-08 | 3,871,390 |
| 2025-09 | 3,858,964 |
| 2025-10 | 3,851,636 |
| 2025-11 | 3,849,186 |
| 2025-12 | 3,849,130 |
| 2026-01 | 3,847,873 |
| 2026-02 | 3,842,386 |
| 2026-03 | 3,831,646 |
| 2026-04 | 3,817,123 |
| 2026-05 | 3,802,069 |
| 2026-06 | 3,789,968 |
| Month | Monthly Net Adds | Monthly Deletions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 101,636 | 89,439 |
| 2023-08 | 101,563 | 89,376 |
| 2023-09 | 101,561 | 89,373 |
| 2023-10 | 101,533 | 89,349 |
| 2023-11 | 101,398 | 89,230 |
| 2023-12 | 101,124 | 88,989 |
| 2024-01 | 100,745 | 88,656 |
| 2024-02 | 100,346 | 88,304 |
| 2024-03 | 100,018 | 88,016 |
| 2024-04 | 99,822 | 87,843 |
| 2024-05 | 99,753 | 87,783 |
| 2024-06 | 99,751 | 87,781 |
| 2024-07 | 99,722 | 87,755 |
| 2024-08 | 99,586 | 87,636 |
| 2024-09 | 99,314 | 87,396 |
| 2024-10 | 98,941 | 87,068 |
| 2024-11 | 98,549 | 86,723 |
| 2024-12 | 98,230 | 86,442 |
| 2025-01 | 98,040 | 86,275 |
| 2025-02 | 97,975 | 86,218 |
| 2025-03 | 97,974 | 86,217 |
| 2025-04 | 97,943 | 86,190 |
| 2025-05 | 97,807 | 86,070 |
| 2025-06 | 97,536 | 85,832 |
| 2025-07 | 97,168 | 85,508 |
| 2025-08 | 96,784 | 85,170 |
| 2025-09 | 96,474 | 84,897 |
| 2025-10 | 96,290 | 84,735 |
| 2025-11 | 96,229 | 84,682 |
| 2025-12 | 96,228 | 84,680 |
| 2026-01 | 96,196 | 84,653 |
| 2026-02 | 96,059 | 84,532 |
| 2026-03 | 95,791 | 84,296 |
| 2026-04 | 95,428 | 83,976 |
| 2026-05 | 95,051 | 83,645 |
| 2026-06 | 94,749 | 83,379 |
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 .info | Market Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy | 146 | 1,440,187 | 38.00% |
| 2 | Namecheap | 1068 | 833,792 | 22.00% |
| 3 | Tucows | 69 | 454,796 | 12.00% |
| 4 | Squarespace Domains | 895 | 303,197 | 8.00% |
| 5 | Alibaba Cloud | 420 | 189,498 | 5.00% |
| 6 | Network Solutions | 48 | 151,598 | 4.00% |
| 7 | IONOS | 83 | 113,699 | 3.00% |
| 8 | Key-Systems | 269 | 75,799 | 2.00% |
| 9 | PDR | 303 | 75,799 | 2.00% |
| 10 | Dynadot | 1515 | 37,899 | 1.00% |
Wholesale Price Changes and Historical Caps
Official Filings| Effective Date | Old Wholesale Price | New Wholesale Price | Currency | Source Document and Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-30 (Sunday, June 30, 2019) | $10.84 | $10.84 | USD | ICANN renewed Afilias (now Identity Digital) .info agreement, transitioning to base contract and removing historical price cap. |
| 2022-04-01 (Friday, April 1, 2022) | $10.84 | $11.92 | USD | Identity Digital implemented wholesale price update for .info registrations. |
Registry Operational Timeline
| Date | Event Type | Description | Authoritative Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-26 (Tuesday, June 26, 2001) | delegated | Delegated into the DNS root zone. | Source Link → |
| 2001-06-26 (Tuesday, June 26, 2001) | agreement signed | Initial ICANN Registry Agreement executed with Identity Digital Inc.. | Source Link → |
| 2019-06-30 (Sunday, June 30, 2019) | price change | Wholesale price adjusted to $10.84 USD. ICANN renewed Afilias (now Identity Digital) .info agreement, transitioning to base contract and removing historical price cap. | Source Link → |
| 2022-04-01 (Friday, April 1, 2022) | price change | Wholesale price adjusted to $11.92 USD. Identity Digital implemented wholesale price update for .info registrations. | Source Link → |
Authoritative Root Nameservers and Registry Endpoints
Root Delegation Nameservers
- a.info.gtld-servers.net 192.5.6.30, 2001:503:a83e:0:0:0:2:30
- b.info.gtld-servers.net 192.33.14.30, 2001:503:231d:0:0:0:2:30
- c.info.gtld-servers.net 192.26.92.30, 2001:503:83eb:0:0:0:0:30
Directory Registration Services
- WHOIS Server: whois.afilias.net
- RDAP Endpoint: https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/
- IANA Delegation Record: iana.org/domains/root/db/info.html