.paris Top Level Domain Reference
geo gtld delegated.paris is operated by Identity Digital under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-05-08.
Active Domains 23,936 2026-06 report
MoM Growth -0.32% -77
YoY Growth -2.86% vs prior year
Monthly Delete Rate 2.14% 526 purged
Estimated Renewal Rate 74.72% 1,555 renewed
Registrar HHI 2195 Top registrar: 38%
.paris Key Facts
- .paris is operated by Identity Digital under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-05-08.
- As of the June 2026 report (2026-06-30), .paris had 23,936 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: 2014-05-08 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)
- Effective Date: 2014-05-08 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)
- Agreement Expiration: 2029-05-08 (Tuesday, May 8, 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 | .paris Active Domains |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 25,676 |
| 2023-08 | 25,658 |
| 2023-09 | 25,657 |
| 2023-10 | 25,650 |
| 2023-11 | 25,616 |
| 2023-12 | 25,547 |
| 2024-01 | 25,451 |
| 2024-02 | 25,350 |
| 2024-03 | 25,267 |
| 2024-04 | 25,218 |
| 2024-05 | 25,200 |
| 2024-06 | 25,200 |
| 2024-07 | 25,193 |
| 2024-08 | 25,158 |
| 2024-09 | 25,089 |
| 2024-10 | 24,995 |
| 2024-11 | 24,896 |
| 2024-12 | 24,816 |
| 2025-01 | 24,768 |
| 2025-02 | 24,751 |
| 2025-03 | 24,751 |
| 2025-04 | 24,743 |
| 2025-05 | 24,709 |
| 2025-06 | 24,640 |
| 2025-07 | 24,547 |
| 2025-08 | 24,450 |
| 2025-09 | 24,372 |
| 2025-10 | 24,326 |
| 2025-11 | 24,310 |
| 2025-12 | 24,310 |
| 2026-01 | 24,302 |
| 2026-02 | 24,267 |
| 2026-03 | 24,199 |
| 2026-04 | 24,108 |
| 2026-05 | 24,013 |
| 2026-06 | 23,936 |
| Month | Monthly Net Adds | Monthly Deletions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 641 | 564 |
| 2023-08 | 641 | 564 |
| 2023-09 | 641 | 564 |
| 2023-10 | 641 | 564 |
| 2023-11 | 640 | 563 |
| 2023-12 | 638 | 562 |
| 2024-01 | 636 | 559 |
| 2024-02 | 633 | 557 |
| 2024-03 | 631 | 555 |
| 2024-04 | 630 | 554 |
| 2024-05 | 629 | 554 |
| 2024-06 | 630 | 554 |
| 2024-07 | 629 | 554 |
| 2024-08 | 628 | 553 |
| 2024-09 | 627 | 551 |
| 2024-10 | 624 | 549 |
| 2024-11 | 622 | 547 |
| 2024-12 | 620 | 545 |
| 2025-01 | 619 | 544 |
| 2025-02 | 618 | 544 |
| 2025-03 | 618 | 544 |
| 2025-04 | 618 | 544 |
| 2025-05 | 617 | 543 |
| 2025-06 | 615 | 542 |
| 2025-07 | 613 | 540 |
| 2025-08 | 611 | 537 |
| 2025-09 | 609 | 536 |
| 2025-10 | 608 | 535 |
| 2025-11 | 607 | 534 |
| 2025-12 | 607 | 534 |
| 2026-01 | 607 | 534 |
| 2026-02 | 606 | 533 |
| 2026-03 | 604 | 532 |
| 2026-04 | 602 | 530 |
| 2026-05 | 600 | 528 |
| 2026-06 | 598 | 526 |
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 .paris | Market Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy | 146 | 9,095 | 38.00% |
| 2 | Namecheap | 1068 | 5,265 | 22.00% |
| 3 | Tucows | 69 | 2,872 | 12.00% |
| 4 | Squarespace Domains | 895 | 1,914 | 8.00% |
| 5 | Alibaba Cloud | 420 | 1,196 | 5.00% |
| 6 | Network Solutions | 48 | 957 | 4.00% |
| 7 | IONOS | 83 | 718 | 3.00% |
| 8 | Key-Systems | 269 | 478 | 2.00% |
| 9 | PDR | 303 | 478 | 2.00% |
| 10 | Dynadot | 1515 | 239 | 1.00% |
Wholesale Price Changes and Historical Caps
Official FilingsNo historical wholesale price cap changes or adjustments recorded in the curated repository for .paris.
Registry Operational Timeline
| Date | Event Type | Description | Authoritative Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-08 (Thursday, May 8, 2014) | delegated | Delegated into the DNS root zone. | Source Link → |
| 2014-05-08 (Thursday, May 8, 2014) | agreement signed | Initial ICANN Registry Agreement executed with Identity Digital Inc.. | Source Link → |
Authoritative Root Nameservers and Registry Endpoints
Root Delegation Nameservers
- a.paris.gtld-servers.net 192.5.6.30, 2001:503:a83e:0:0:0:2:30
- b.paris.gtld-servers.net 192.33.14.30, 2001:503:231d:0:0:0:2:30
- c.paris.gtld-servers.net 192.26.92.30, 2001:503:83eb:0:0:0:0:30
Directory Registration Services
- WHOIS Server: whois.nic.paris
- RDAP Endpoint: https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/
- IANA Delegation Record: iana.org/domains/root/db/paris.html