.nyc Top Level Domain Reference
geo gtld delegated.nyc is operated by GoDaddy Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-03-20.
Active Domains 77,939 2026-06 report
MoM Growth -0.02% -14
YoY Growth +0.71% vs prior year
Monthly Delete Rate 2.15% 1,714 purged
Estimated Renewal Rate 74.72% 5,066 renewed
Registrar HHI 2195 Top registrar: 38%
.nyc Key Facts
- .nyc is operated by GoDaddy Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-03-20.
- As of the June 2026 report (2026-06-30), .nyc had 77,939 active domain names, growing at 0.71% year over year.
- Registry service provider infrastructure is hosted by GoDaddy Registry Services.
- 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 | GoDaddy Registry | Contracted Registry Operator | United States | https://www.registry.godaddy |
| Technical Backend RSP | GoDaddy Registry Services | Registry Service Provider (RSP) | Global DNS Infrastructure | https://www.registry.godaddy |
ICANN Registry Agreement and Contract Provisions
Contract Terms
- Base Contract Version: ICANN Base Registry Agreement
- Signing Date: 2014-03-20 (Thursday, March 20, 2014)
- Effective Date: 2014-03-20 (Thursday, March 20, 2014)
- Agreement Expiration: 2029-03-20 (Tuesday, March 20, 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 | .nyc Active Domains |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 75,267 |
| 2023-08 | 75,439 |
| 2023-09 | 75,663 |
| 2023-10 | 75,869 |
| 2023-11 | 75,996 |
| 2023-12 | 76,019 |
| 2024-01 | 75,962 |
| 2024-02 | 75,889 |
| 2024-03 | 75,869 |
| 2024-04 | 75,947 |
| 2024-05 | 76,123 |
| 2024-06 | 76,350 |
| 2024-07 | 76,557 |
| 2024-08 | 76,682 |
| 2024-09 | 76,702 |
| 2024-10 | 76,644 |
| 2024-11 | 76,571 |
| 2024-12 | 76,553 |
| 2025-01 | 76,634 |
| 2025-02 | 76,814 |
| 2025-03 | 77,043 |
| 2025-04 | 77,250 |
| 2025-05 | 77,374 |
| 2025-06 | 77,392 |
| 2025-07 | 77,332 |
| 2025-08 | 77,259 |
| 2025-09 | 77,243 |
| 2025-10 | 77,328 |
| 2025-11 | 77,510 |
| 2025-12 | 77,742 |
| 2026-01 | 77,950 |
| 2026-02 | 78,072 |
| 2026-03 | 78,088 |
| 2026-04 | 78,027 |
| 2026-05 | 77,953 |
| 2026-06 | 77,939 |
| Month | Monthly Net Adds | Monthly Deletions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 1,881 | 1,655 |
| 2023-08 | 1,885 | 1,659 |
| 2023-09 | 1,891 | 1,664 |
| 2023-10 | 1,896 | 1,669 |
| 2023-11 | 1,899 | 1,671 |
| 2023-12 | 1,900 | 1,672 |
| 2024-01 | 1,899 | 1,671 |
| 2024-02 | 1,897 | 1,669 |
| 2024-03 | 1,896 | 1,669 |
| 2024-04 | 1,898 | 1,670 |
| 2024-05 | 1,903 | 1,674 |
| 2024-06 | 1,908 | 1,679 |
| 2024-07 | 1,913 | 1,684 |
| 2024-08 | 1,917 | 1,687 |
| 2024-09 | 1,917 | 1,687 |
| 2024-10 | 1,916 | 1,686 |
| 2024-11 | 1,914 | 1,684 |
| 2024-12 | 1,913 | 1,684 |
| 2025-01 | 1,915 | 1,685 |
| 2025-02 | 1,920 | 1,689 |
| 2025-03 | 1,926 | 1,694 |
| 2025-04 | 1,931 | 1,699 |
| 2025-05 | 1,934 | 1,702 |
| 2025-06 | 1,934 | 1,702 |
| 2025-07 | 1,933 | 1,701 |
| 2025-08 | 1,931 | 1,699 |
| 2025-09 | 1,931 | 1,699 |
| 2025-10 | 1,933 | 1,701 |
| 2025-11 | 1,937 | 1,705 |
| 2025-12 | 1,943 | 1,710 |
| 2026-01 | 1,948 | 1,714 |
| 2026-02 | 1,951 | 1,717 |
| 2026-03 | 1,952 | 1,717 |
| 2026-04 | 1,950 | 1,716 |
| 2026-05 | 1,948 | 1,714 |
| 2026-06 | 1,948 | 1,714 |
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 .nyc | Market Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy | 146 | 29,616 | 38.00% |
| 2 | Namecheap | 1068 | 17,146 | 22.00% |
| 3 | Tucows | 69 | 9,352 | 12.00% |
| 4 | Squarespace Domains | 895 | 6,235 | 8.00% |
| 5 | Alibaba Cloud | 420 | 3,896 | 5.00% |
| 6 | Network Solutions | 48 | 3,117 | 4.00% |
| 7 | IONOS | 83 | 2,338 | 3.00% |
| 8 | Key-Systems | 269 | 1,558 | 2.00% |
| 9 | PDR | 303 | 1,558 | 2.00% |
| 10 | Dynadot | 1515 | 779 | 1.00% |
Wholesale Price Changes and Historical Caps
Official FilingsNo historical wholesale price cap changes or adjustments recorded in the curated repository for .nyc.
Registry Operational Timeline
| Date | Event Type | Description | Authoritative Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-20 (Thursday, March 20, 2014) | delegated | Delegated into the DNS root zone. | Source Link → |
| 2014-03-20 (Thursday, March 20, 2014) | agreement signed | Initial ICANN Registry Agreement executed with GoDaddy Registry, LLC. | Source Link → |
Authoritative Root Nameservers and Registry Endpoints
Root Delegation Nameservers
- a.nyc.gtld-servers.net 192.5.6.30, 2001:503:a83e:0:0:0:2:30
- b.nyc.gtld-servers.net 192.33.14.30, 2001:503:231d:0:0:0:2:30
- c.nyc.gtld-servers.net 192.26.92.30, 2001:503:83eb:0:0:0:0:30
Directory Registration Services
- WHOIS Server: whois.nic.nyc
- RDAP Endpoint: https://rdap.godaddyregistry.com/
- IANA Delegation Record: iana.org/domains/root/db/nyc.html