.fr domain extension

Sponsored by Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération (A.F.N.I.C.) · France (FR) · ASCII .fr

Registered domains Updated 10 Jun 2026 · Source: AFNIC Q1 2026 report

4,100,000

Domains

#15

Worldwide rank

0.97%

Of TLD census

425M

Census universe

.fr holds 4,100,000 registered domain names. That makes it the 15th largest TLD by domain count and 0.97% of the global TLD census of 424,986,374 domains we track. By any reasonable measure that is a mid-tier TLD.

Either side of .fr on the league table: .br sits one place above with 5,400,000 domains, and .au sits one place below with 4,000,000.

Counts are the most recent public figure available from the registry or from ntldstats.com, refreshed weekly. Citation policy.

About .fr

The .fr domain extension is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France. It is managed by the Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération (A.F.N.I.C.). Registration of .fr domains is restricted to individuals and organizations with a physical presence or legal establishment in France, including French territories. The domain supports both European and internationalized characters. Since its creation, .fr has grown to become one of the most popular ccTLDs in Europe, reflecting France's strong internet presence.

History

The .fr domain was registered on September 2, 1986, making it one of the earliest ccTLDs. It was originally delegated to the INRIA before being transferred to AFNIC in 1998.

Eligibility & restrictions

Registrants must have a physical presence or legal establishment in France or its territories.

Technical record Source: IANA

ASCII TLD: .fr
Display TLD: .fr
Type: COUNTRY-CODE
Sponsor: Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération (A.F.N.I.C.)
Country: France

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