.observer domain statistics
3,103 domains were registered under .observer at its latest check (Oct 5, 2026), placing it #421 of 1,079. Since its first check on Feb 24, 2026 it has grown by 3.0% (+89 domains). At its latest check it changed by +316 domains over 56 days, about +1.4% a week.
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About the .observer extension
The registry behind .observer is Fegistry, LLC. The extension was delegated to the root zone on Sep 27, 2016, 10.0 years ago. Its ICANN registry agreement was signed on Apr 30, 2015, 516 days before launch.
Registry details from ICANN's gTLD list.
How .observer compares
In domain count, .observer outranks 61% of the extensions RootFetch follows. Among the 10 TLDs closest to it in size, .observer grew faster than 6; the fastest of that group was .bingo at +30.8%.
Biggest moves
Of 9 changes between checks, 8 were gains, 1 was a loss and 0 showed no change. The biggest gain was +316 domains (+11.3%) between Aug 10, 2026 and Oct 5, 2026. The biggest drop was −428 (−14.0%) between Mar 9, 2026 and Jun 1, 2026.
.observer growth trend
.observer accounts for 0.00% of all 89M domains RootFetch counts. Over the 223 days from Feb 24 to Oct 5 it averaged +0.09% a week, or 0 domains a day. Its strongest month on record was October 2026 (+316); its weakest was June 2026 (−428). If the latest rate held for 30 days, .observer would reach about 3,287 domains (a straight-line projection, not a forecast).
.observer domains by month
| Month | Domains | Change |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3,103 | +316 |
| August 2026 | 2,787 | +166 |
| June 2026 | 2,621 | −428 |
| March 2026 | 3,049 | +27 |
| February 2026 | 3,022 | – |
Every check
| Date | Domains | Change | Growth | Window | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | 3,103 | +316 | +11.3% | 56 days | |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 2,787 | +166 | +6.3% | 70 days | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2,621 | −428 | −14.0% | 84 days | |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 3,049 | +13 | +0.4% | 6 days | |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 3,036 | +1 | +0.0% | 1 day | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3,035 | +3 | +0.1% | 1 day | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3,032 | +10 | +0.3% | 3 days | |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 3,022 | +4 | +0.1% | 1 day | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 3,018 | +4 | +0.1% | 1 day | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 3,014 | – | – | first check |
Questions about .observer
How many .observer domains are there?
3,103, according to the .observer zone file on Oct 5, 2026.
Can anyone register a .observer domain?
Yes, unless Fegistry, LLC sets its own limits. .observer is a generic extension, not a company-only brand TLD.
Who runs the .observer domain extension?
The registry operator is Fegistry, LLC.
When was .observer created?
It was delegated on Sep 27, 2016.
Is .observer growing?
.observer went from 3,014 domains on Feb 24, 2026 to 3,103 on Oct 5, 2026, a change of +3.0%. Its latest rate is about +1.4% a week.
How big is the .observer domain extension compared to others?
.observer is number 421 in size among tracked extensions. Its nearest neighbours are .discount, .nagoya, .camera.