.rugby domain statistics
On Aug 15, 2026 the .rugby zone held 517 domains, which makes it #561 in RootFetch's ranking. Since its first check on Feb 24, 2026 it has grown by 6.6% (+32 domains). At its latest check it changed by −2 domains over 14 days, about −0.2% a week.
About the .rugby extension
World Rugby Strategic Developments Limited runs .rugby, which went live in the root zone on Apr 7, 2017 (9.5 years ago). Its ICANN registry agreement was signed on Dec 15, 2016, 113 days before launch.
Registry details from ICANN's gTLD list.
How .rugby compares
.rugby is bigger than 48% of the TLDs in this dataset. .rugby beat 7 of the 10 similar-sized TLDs on growth; the fastest of that group was .watches at +37.4%.
Biggest moves
Of 7 changes between checks, 2 were gains, 2 were losses and 3 showed no change. The biggest gain was +29 domains (+5.9%) between Mar 3, 2026 and Aug 1, 2026. The biggest drop was −2 (−0.4%) between Aug 1, 2026 and Aug 15, 2026.
.rugby growth trend
That is a 0.00% slice of the 89M domains in the whole dataset. Over the 172 days from Feb 24 to Aug 15 it averaged +0.26% a week, or 0 domains a day. Its strongest month on record was August 2026 (+27); its weakest was March 2026 (+6). If the latest rate held for 30 days, .rugby would reach about 513 domains (a straight-line projection, not a forecast).
.rugby domains by month
| Month | Domains | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 517 | +27 |
| March 2026 | 490 | +6 |
| February 2026 | 484 | – |
Every check
| Date | Domains | Change | Growth | Window | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | 517 | −2 | −0.4% | 14 days | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 519 | +29 | +5.9% | 151 days | |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 490 | +6 | +1.2% | 1 day | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 484 | 0 | +0.0% | 1 day | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 484 | 0 | +0.0% | 3 days | |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 484 | −1 | −0.2% | 1 day | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 485 | 0 | +0.0% | 1 day | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 485 | – | – | first check |
Questions about .rugby
How many .rugby domains are there?
As of Aug 15, 2026, there are 517 registered .rugby domains.
Can anyone register a .rugby domain?
.rugby is open to the public through registrars; it is not a Specification 13 brand TLD. Check World Rugby Strategic Developments Limited's policies for any restrictions.
Who runs the .rugby domain extension?
World Rugby Strategic Developments Limited.
When was .rugby created?
.rugby went live in the DNS root on Apr 7, 2017.
Is .rugby growing?
.rugby went from 485 domains on Feb 24, 2026 to 517 on Aug 15, 2026, a change of +6.6%. Its latest rate is about −0.2% a week.
How big is the .rugby domain extension compared to others?
It ranks #561 by domain count. Its nearest neighbours are .crs, .ltda, .abogado.