.sex domain statistics
.sex has 6,843 registered domains as of Oct 8, 2026, ranking #326 by size. Since its first check on Feb 26, 2026 it has grown by 8.6% (+541 domains). At its latest check it changed by −33 domains over 56 days, about −0.1% a week.
About the .sex extension
.sex has been in the internet's root zone since Apr 18, 2015, about 11.5 years, and is operated by ICM Registry SX LLC. Its ICANN registry agreement was signed on Nov 13, 2014, 156 days before launch.
Registry details from ICANN's gTLD list.
How .sex compares
By size, .sex sits ahead of 70% of tracked TLDs. Next to its 10 nearest-sized neighbours, .sex out-grew 9; the fastest of that group was .kids at +14.0%.
Biggest moves
Of 7 changes between checks, 5 were gains, 1 was a loss and 1 showed no change. The biggest gain was +287 domains (+4.6%) between Mar 3, 2026 and Jun 4, 2026. The biggest drop was −33 (−0.5%) between Aug 13, 2026 and Oct 8, 2026.
.sex growth trend
Its 6,843 names are 0.01% of the 89M domains across every tracked extension. Over the 224 days from Feb 26 to Oct 8 it averaged +0.26% a week, or +2 domains a day. Its strongest month on record was June 2026 (+287); its weakest was October 2026 (−33). If the latest rate held for 30 days, .sex would reach about 6,825 domains (a straight-line projection, not a forecast).
.sex domains by month
| Month | Domains | Change |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 6,843 | −33 |
| August 2026 | 6,876 | +98 |
| July 2026 | 6,778 | +186 |
| June 2026 | 6,592 | +287 |
| March 2026 | 6,305 | +3 |
| February 2026 | 6,302 | – |
Every check
| Date | Domains | Change | Growth | Window | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 6,843 | −33 | −0.5% | 56 days | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 6,876 | +98 | +1.4% | 42 days | |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 6,778 | +186 | +2.8% | 28 days | |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 6,592 | +287 | +4.6% | 93 days | |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 6,305 | +1 | +0.0% | 1 day | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 6,304 | +2 | +0.0% | 1 day | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 6,302 | 0 | +0.0% | 3 days | |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 6,302 | – | – | first check |
Questions about .sex
How many .sex domains are there?
The .sex zone listed 6,843 domains when it was last checked on Oct 8, 2026.
Can anyone register a .sex domain?
Generally yes: .sex has no brand-only clause in its ICANN agreement, so registrars sell it to the public. ICM Registry SX LLC can still apply eligibility rules.
Who runs the .sex domain extension?
.sex is run by ICM Registry SX LLC.
When was .sex created?
Apr 18, 2015, when it entered the root zone.
Is .sex growing?
.sex went from 6,302 domains on Feb 26, 2026 to 6,843 on Oct 8, 2026, a change of +8.6%. Its latest rate is about −0.1% a week.
How big is the .sex domain extension compared to others?
By registered domains, .sex comes in at #326. Its nearest neighbours are .film, .kids, .locker.