.nl domain extension

Sponsored by SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland) · Netherlands (NL) · ASCII .nl

Registered domains Updated 10 Jun 2026 · Source: SIDN dashboard 2026-06

6,300,000

Domains

#11

Worldwide rank

1.48%

Of TLD census

425M

Census universe

.nl holds 6,300,000 registered domain names. That makes it the 11th largest TLD by domain count and 1.48% 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 .nl on the league table: .shop sits one place above with 6,735,031 domains, and .online sits one place below with 5,700,449.

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

About .nl

.nl is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Netherlands. It is managed by SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland), a foundation based in Arnhem. The domain is open to anyone, with no specific residency or eligibility requirements for registration. It is one of the most popular ccTLDs in Europe, used by Dutch businesses, organizations, and individuals as well as international entities targeting the Dutch market. Registrations are processed through accredited registrars. The .nl domain was one of the first ccTLDs ever delegated, and it has a long history of stable operation. SIDN continues to oversee its technical and administrative functions, ensuring reliable DNS resolution and adherence to policies.

History

The .nl domain was registered on April 25, 1986, making it one of the earliest country code domains. It was originally administered by the University of Twente before SIDN took over in the late 1990s.

Technical record Source: IANA

ASCII TLD: .nl
Display TLD: .nl
Type: COUNTRY-CODE
Sponsor: SIDN (Stichting Internet Domeinregistratie Nederland)
Country: Netherlands

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