.build domain statistics
.build has 12,615 registered domains as of Oct 6, 2026, ranking #237 by size. Since its first check on Feb 24, 2026 it has grown by 44.5% (+3,882 domains). At its latest check it changed by +1,066 domains over 56 days, about +1.1% a week, the #28 fastest growth among 162 large TLDs.
About the .build extension
.build has been in the internet's root zone since Jan 18, 2014, about 12.7 years, and is operated by Plan Bee LLC. Its ICANN registry agreement was signed on Nov 7, 2013, 72 days before launch.
Registry details from ICANN's gTLD list.
How .build compares
By size, .build sits ahead of 78% of tracked TLDs. Its latest weekly rate, +1.1%, is faster than 83% of large TLDs right now. Next to its 10 nearest-sized neighbours, .build out-grew 10; the fastest of that group was .srl at +17.6%.
Biggest moves
Of 9 changes between checks, 8 were gains, 0 were losses and 1 showed no change. The biggest gain was +1,448 domains (+16.2%) between Mar 10, 2026 and Jun 2, 2026.
.build growth trend
Its 12,615 names are 0.01% of the 89M domains across every tracked extension. Over the 224 days from Feb 24 to Oct 6 it averaged +1.16% a week, or +17 domains a day. Its strongest month on record was June 2026 (+1,448); its weakest was March 2026 (+161). If the latest rate held for 30 days, .build would reach about 13,226 domains (a straight-line projection, not a forecast).
.build domains by month
| Month | Domains | Change |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 12,615 | +1,066 |
| August 2026 | 11,549 | +1,165 |
| June 2026 | 10,384 | +1,448 |
| March 2026 | 8,936 | +161 |
| February 2026 | 8,775 | – |
Every check
| Date | Domains | Change | Growth | Window | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | 12,615 | +1,066 | +9.2% | 56 days | |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 11,549 | +1,165 | +11.2% | 70 days | |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 10,384 | +1,448 | +16.2% | 84 days | |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 8,936 | +96 | +1.1% | 7 days | |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 8,840 | +4 | +0.0% | 1 day | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 8,836 | +21 | +0.2% | 1 day | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 8,815 | +40 | +0.5% | 3 days | |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8,775 | +42 | +0.5% | 1 day | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 8,733 | 0 | +0.0% | 1 day | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 8,733 | – | – | first check |
Questions about .build
How many .build domains are there?
The .build zone listed 12,615 domains when it was last checked on Oct 6, 2026.
Can anyone register a .build domain?
Generally yes: .build has no brand-only clause in its ICANN agreement, so registrars sell it to the public. Plan Bee LLC can still apply eligibility rules.
Who runs the .build domain extension?
.build is run by Plan Bee LLC.
When was .build created?
Jan 18, 2014, when it entered the root zone.
Is .build growing?
.build went from 8,733 domains on Feb 24, 2026 to 12,615 on Oct 6, 2026, a change of +44.5%. Its latest rate is about +1.1% a week.
How big is the .build domain extension compared to others?
By registered domains, .build comes in at #237. Its nearest neighbours are .properties, .fashion, .rentals.