.xxx domain statistics
.xxx has 35,785 registered domains as of Aug 5, 2026, ranking #123 by size. Since its first check on Feb 26, 2026 it has grown by 2.6% (+905 domains).
About the .xxx extension
.xxx has been in the internet's root zone since Apr 15, 2011, about 15.5 years, and is operated by ICM Registry LLC.
Registry details from ICANN's gTLD list.
How .xxx compares
By size, .xxx sits ahead of 89% of tracked TLDs. Since Feb 26 it has changed +2.6%, against a median of +3.5% for large TLDs tracked as long, which puts it ahead of 43% of them. Next to its 10 nearest-sized neighbours, .xxx out-grew 5; the fastest of that group was .capital at +13.5%.
Biggest moves
Of 5 changes between checks, 3 were gains, 2 were losses and 0 showed no change. The biggest gain was +557 domains (+1.6%) between May 27, 2026 and Aug 5, 2026. The biggest drop was −23 (−0.1%) between Feb 26, 2026 and Mar 1, 2026.
.xxx growth trend
Its 35,785 names are 0.04% of the 89M domains across every tracked extension. Over the 160 days from Feb 26 to Aug 5 it averaged +0.11% a week, or +6 domains a day. Its strongest month on record was August 2026 (+557); its weakest was March 2026 (−25).
.xxx domains by month
| Month | Domains | Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35,785 | +557 |
| May 2026 | 35,228 | +373 |
| March 2026 | 34,855 | −25 |
| February 2026 | 34,880 | – |
Every check
| Date | Domains | Change | Growth | Window | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 35,785 | +557 | +1.6% | 70 days | |
| May 27, 2026 | 35,228 | +373 | +1.1% | 85 days | |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 34,855 | +9 | +0.0% | 1 day | |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 34,846 | −11 | −0.0% | 1 day | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 34,857 | −23 | −0.1% | 3 days | |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 34,880 | – | – | first check |
Questions about .xxx
How many .xxx domains are there?
The .xxx zone listed 35,785 domains when it was last checked on Aug 5, 2026.
Can anyone register a .xxx domain?
Generally yes: .xxx has no brand-only clause in its ICANN agreement, so registrars sell it to the public. ICM Registry LLC can still apply eligibility rules.
Who runs the .xxx domain extension?
.xxx is run by ICM Registry LLC.
When was .xxx created?
Apr 15, 2011, when it entered the root zone.
Is .xxx growing?
.xxx went from 34,880 domains on Feb 26, 2026 to 35,785 on Aug 5, 2026, a change of +2.6%.
How big is the .xxx domain extension compared to others?
By registered domains, .xxx comes in at #123. Its nearest neighbours are .business, .capital, .family.