.nrw domain statistics
On Aug 9, 2026 the .nrw zone held 17,907 domains, which makes it #199 in RootFetch's ranking. Since its first check on Feb 26, 2026 it has shrunk by 0.3% (−59 domains).
About the .nrw extension
Minds + Machines GmbH runs .nrw, which went live in the root zone on Jul 11, 2014 (12.2 years ago). Its ICANN registry agreement was signed on Nov 21, 2013, 232 days before launch.
Registry details from ICANN's gTLD list.
How .nrw compares
.nrw is bigger than 82% of the TLDs in this dataset. Since Feb 26 it has changed −0.3%, against a median of +3.5% for large TLDs tracked as long, which puts it ahead of 28% of them. .nrw beat 3 of the 10 similar-sized TLDs on growth; the fastest of that group was .stream at +30.5%.
Biggest moves
Of 5 changes between checks, 1 was a gain, 3 were losses and 1 showed no change. The biggest gain was +55 domains (+0.3%) between May 31, 2026 and Aug 9, 2026. The biggest drop was −105 (−0.6%) between Mar 3, 2026 and May 31, 2026.
.nrw growth trend
That is a 0.02% slice of the 89M domains in the whole dataset. Over the 164 days from Feb 26 to Aug 9 it averaged −0.01% a week, or 0 domains a day. Its strongest month on record was August 2026 (+55); its weakest was May 2026 (−105).
.nrw domains by month
| Month | Domains | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17,907 | +55 |
| May 2026 | 17,852 | −105 |
| March 2026 | 17,957 | −9 |
| February 2026 | 17,966 | – |
Every check
| Date | Domains | Change | Growth | Window | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 17,907 | +55 | +0.3% | 70 days | |
| May 31, 2026 | 17,852 | −105 | −0.6% | 89 days | |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 17,957 | −2 | −0.0% | 1 day | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 17,959 | 0 | +0.0% | 1 day | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 17,959 | −7 | −0.0% | 3 days | |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 17,966 | – | – | first check |
Questions about .nrw
How many .nrw domains are there?
As of Aug 9, 2026, there are 17,907 registered .nrw domains.
Can anyone register a .nrw domain?
.nrw is open to the public through registrars; it is not a Specification 13 brand TLD. Check Minds + Machines GmbH's policies for any restrictions.
Who runs the .nrw domain extension?
Minds + Machines GmbH.
When was .nrw created?
.nrw went live in the DNS root on Jul 11, 2014.
Is .nrw growing?
.nrw went from 17,966 domains on Feb 26, 2026 to 17,907 on Aug 9, 2026, a change of −0.3%.
How big is the .nrw domain extension compared to others?
It ranks #199 by domain count. Its nearest neighbours are .red, .gay, .exchange.