.vip Top Level Domain Reference
new gtld delegated.vip is operated by GoDaddy Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2028-11-20.
Active Domains 935,823 2026-06 report
MoM Growth -0.62% -5,822
YoY Growth -6.31% vs prior year
Monthly Delete Rate 2.15% 20,588 purged
Estimated Renewal Rate 74.71% 60,828 renewed
Registrar HHI 2195 Top registrar: 38%
.vip Key Facts
- .vip is operated by GoDaddy Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2028-11-20.
- As of the June 2026 report (2026-06-30), .vip had 935,823 active domain names, growing at -6.31% 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: 2015-11-20 (Friday, November 20, 2015)
- Effective Date: 2015-11-20 (Friday, November 20, 2015)
- Agreement Expiration: 2028-11-20 (Monday, November 20, 2028)
- 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 | .vip Active Domains |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 1,115,395 |
| 2023-08 | 1,111,255 |
| 2023-09 | 1,107,889 |
| 2023-10 | 1,104,262 |
| 2023-11 | 1,099,480 |
| 2023-12 | 1,093,212 |
| 2024-01 | 1,085,840 |
| 2024-02 | 1,078,277 |
| 2024-03 | 1,071,524 |
| 2024-04 | 1,066,203 |
| 2024-05 | 1,062,273 |
| 2024-06 | 1,059,061 |
| 2024-07 | 1,055,576 |
| 2024-08 | 1,050,971 |
| 2024-09 | 1,044,946 |
| 2024-10 | 1,037,883 |
| 2024-11 | 1,030,661 |
| 2024-12 | 1,024,233 |
| 2025-01 | 1,019,181 |
| 2025-02 | 1,015,450 |
| 2025-03 | 1,012,385 |
| 2025-04 | 1,009,035 |
| 2025-05 | 1,004,602 |
| 2025-06 | 998,811 |
| 2025-07 | 992,044 |
| 2025-08 | 985,148 |
| 2025-09 | 979,031 |
| 2025-10 | 974,234 |
| 2025-11 | 970,692 |
| 2025-12 | 967,766 |
| 2026-01 | 964,546 |
| 2026-02 | 960,277 |
| 2026-03 | 954,712 |
| 2026-04 | 948,229 |
| 2026-05 | 941,645 |
| 2026-06 | 935,823 |
| Month | Monthly Net Adds | Monthly Deletions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 27,884 | 24,538 |
| 2023-08 | 27,781 | 24,447 |
| 2023-09 | 27,697 | 24,373 |
| 2023-10 | 27,606 | 24,293 |
| 2023-11 | 27,486 | 24,188 |
| 2023-12 | 27,330 | 24,050 |
| 2024-01 | 27,146 | 23,888 |
| 2024-02 | 26,956 | 23,722 |
| 2024-03 | 26,788 | 23,573 |
| 2024-04 | 26,655 | 23,456 |
| 2024-05 | 26,556 | 23,370 |
| 2024-06 | 26,476 | 23,299 |
| 2024-07 | 26,389 | 23,222 |
| 2024-08 | 26,274 | 23,121 |
| 2024-09 | 26,123 | 22,988 |
| 2024-10 | 25,947 | 22,833 |
| 2024-11 | 25,766 | 22,674 |
| 2024-12 | 25,605 | 22,533 |
| 2025-01 | 25,479 | 22,421 |
| 2025-02 | 25,386 | 22,339 |
| 2025-03 | 25,309 | 22,272 |
| 2025-04 | 25,225 | 22,198 |
| 2025-05 | 25,115 | 22,101 |
| 2025-06 | 24,970 | 21,973 |
| 2025-07 | 24,801 | 21,824 |
| 2025-08 | 24,628 | 21,673 |
| 2025-09 | 24,475 | 21,538 |
| 2025-10 | 24,355 | 21,433 |
| 2025-11 | 24,267 | 21,355 |
| 2025-12 | 24,194 | 21,290 |
| 2026-01 | 24,113 | 21,220 |
| 2026-02 | 24,006 | 21,126 |
| 2026-03 | 23,867 | 21,003 |
| 2026-04 | 23,705 | 20,861 |
| 2026-05 | 23,541 | 20,716 |
| 2026-06 | 23,395 | 20,588 |
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 .vip | Market Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy | 146 | 355,612 | 38.00% |
| 2 | Namecheap | 1068 | 205,881 | 22.00% |
| 3 | Tucows | 69 | 112,298 | 12.00% |
| 4 | Squarespace Domains | 895 | 74,865 | 8.00% |
| 5 | Alibaba Cloud | 420 | 46,791 | 5.00% |
| 6 | Network Solutions | 48 | 37,432 | 4.00% |
| 7 | IONOS | 83 | 28,074 | 3.00% |
| 8 | Key-Systems | 269 | 18,716 | 2.00% |
| 9 | PDR | 303 | 18,716 | 2.00% |
| 10 | Dynadot | 1515 | 9,358 | 1.00% |
Wholesale Price Changes and Historical Caps
Official FilingsNo historical wholesale price cap changes or adjustments recorded in the curated repository for .vip.
Registry Operational Timeline
| Date | Event Type | Description | Authoritative Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-20 (Friday, November 20, 2015) | delegated | Delegated into the DNS root zone. | Source Link → |
| 2015-11-20 (Friday, November 20, 2015) | agreement signed | Initial ICANN Registry Agreement executed with GoDaddy Registry, LLC. | Source Link → |
Authoritative Root Nameservers and Registry Endpoints
Root Delegation Nameservers
- a.vip.gtld-servers.net 192.5.6.30, 2001:503:a83e:0:0:0:2:30
- b.vip.gtld-servers.net 192.33.14.30, 2001:503:231d:0:0:0:2:30
- c.vip.gtld-servers.net 192.26.92.30, 2001:503:83eb:0:0:0:0:30
Directory Registration Services
- WHOIS Server: whois.nic.vip
- RDAP Endpoint: https://rdap.godaddyregistry.com/
- IANA Delegation Record: iana.org/domains/root/db/vip.html