.durban domain statistics
.durban has 1,594 registered domains as of Aug 5, 2026, ranking #487 by size. Since its first check on Mar 11, 2026 it has shrunk by 8.5% (−149 domains).
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About the .durban extension
.durban has been in the internet's root zone since Jun 19, 2014, about 12.3 years, and is operated by ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry. Its ICANN registry agreement was signed on Mar 24, 2014, 87 days before launch.
Registry details from ICANN's gTLD list.
Other extensions run by ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry
ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry operates 3 of the TLDs RootFetch tracks, holding 7,274 domains in total. .durban is #3 of them by size, with 21.9% of the group's domains.
How .durban compares
By size, .durban sits ahead of 55% of tracked TLDs. Next to its 10 nearest-sized neighbours, .durban out-grew 1; the fastest of that group was .gripe at +27.8%.
Biggest moves
Of 2 changes between checks, 0 were gains, 2 were losses and 0 showed no change. The biggest drop was −141 (−8.1%) between Mar 11, 2026 and May 27, 2026.
.durban growth trend
Its 1,594 names are 0.00% of the 89M domains across every tracked extension. Over the 147 days from Mar 11 to Aug 5 it averaged −0.42% a week, or −1 domains a day. Its strongest month on record was August 2026 (−8); its weakest was May 2026 (−141).
.durban domains by month
| Month | Domains | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,594 | −8 |
| May 2026 | 1,602 | −141 |
| March 2026 | 1,743 | – |
Every check
| Date | Domains | Change | Growth | Window | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 1,594 | −8 | −0.5% | 70 days | |
| May 27, 2026 | 1,602 | −141 | −8.1% | 77 days | |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 1,743 | – | – | first check |
Questions about .durban
How many .durban domains are there?
The .durban zone listed 1,594 domains when it was last checked on Aug 5, 2026.
Can anyone register a .durban domain?
Generally yes: .durban has no brand-only clause in its ICANN agreement, so registrars sell it to the public. ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry can still apply eligibility rules.
Who runs the .durban domain extension?
.durban is run by ZA Central Registry NPC trading as ZA Central Registry.
When was .durban created?
Jun 19, 2014, when it entered the root zone.
Is .durban growing?
.durban went from 1,743 domains on Mar 11, 2026 to 1,594 on Aug 5, 2026, a change of −8.5%.
How big is the .durban domain extension compared to others?
By registered domains, .durban comes in at #487. Its nearest neighbours are .コム, .surgery, .mma.