.net domain statistics
.net has 12,182,083 registered domains as of Mar 7, 2026, ranking #1 by size.
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About the .net extension
.net is one of the original top-level domains, in the internet's root zone since 1985. Today it is operated by VeriSign, Inc..
Registry details from ICANN's gTLD list.
Other extensions run by VeriSign, Inc.
VeriSign, Inc. operates 4 of the TLDs RootFetch tracks, holding 12,254,063 domains in total. .net is #1 of them by size, with 99.4% of the group's domains.
How .net compares
By size, .net sits ahead of 100% of tracked TLDs.
.net growth trend
Its 12,182,083 names are 13.76% of the 89M domains across every tracked extension.
Every check
| Date | Domains | Change | Growth | Window | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | 12,182,083 | – | – | first check |
Questions about .net
How many .net domains are there?
The .net zone listed 12,182,083 domains when it was last checked on Mar 7, 2026.
Can anyone register a .net domain?
Generally yes: .net has no brand-only clause in its ICANN agreement, so registrars sell it to the public. VeriSign, Inc. can still apply eligibility rules.
Who runs the .net domain extension?
.net is run by VeriSign, Inc..
How big is the .net domain extension compared to others?
By registered domains, .net comes in at #1. Its nearest neighbours are .org, .xyz, .top.