Registries
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These metrics are drawn from data sources from IANA root zone data of delegated TLDs, executed Registry Agreements, and registry websites. [Updated Monthly]
2.4 TLDs Using IDN Scripts
The number of Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) top-level domains (TLDs) delegated into the Internet's root zone. [Updated Monthly] [As of: – 7 December, 2018]
| Language*** | Count |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 12 |
| Chinese | 54 |
| German | 2 |
| Hebrew | 1 |
| Hindi | 3 |
| Japanese | 11 |
| Korean | 3 |
| Persian | 1 |
| Russian | 8 |
| Thai | 1 |
| Script Type*** | Count |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 13 |
| Cyrillic | 8 |
| Devanagari | 3 |
| Han | 56 |
| Hangul | 2 |
| Hebrew | 1 |
| Japanese* | 2 |
| Katakana | 6 |
| Latin Script* | 2 |
| Thai | 1 |
*Note: The two German IDNs are counted in the Latin script category due to the inclusion of IDN characters in the string
**(Alias for Han + Hiragana + Katakana)
***Note: Language and script type are defined as those specified by the applicant in questions 14C1 and 14D1 of the new gTLD application, respectively.
Source: gTLD applications
CCT Review Category: Consumer Choice
2.7 Legal Regimes Where New gTLD Registry Operators are Based
The number of legal regimes where new gTLD registry operators are based. The legal regime is determined using the identification of the parties specified in the Registry Agreement. The Registry Agreements can be found here. [Updated Monthly] [As of: – 7 December, 2018]
| ISO Code | Count of New gTLDs | Count of Legacy gTLDs |
|---|---|---|
| AE | 14 | – |
| AT | 6 | – |
| AU | 32 | – |
| BE | 3 | – |
| BH | 2 | – |
| BM | 5 | – |
| BR | 11 | – |
| CA | 9 | – |
| CH | 42 | 1 |
| CN | 29 | – |
| CO | 1 | – |
| DE | 48 | – |
| DK | 6 | – |
| ES | 13 | 1 |
| FI | 4 | – |
| FR | 32 | 1 |
| GB | 36 | – |
| GI | 17 | – |
| HK | 26 | 1 |
| IE | 22 | 2 |
| IM | 1 | – |
| IN | 15 | – |
| IQ | 1 | – |
| IT | 12 | – |
| JP | 59 | – |
| KR | 5 | – |
| KW | 2 | – |
| KY | 73 | – |
| LU | 22 | – |
| MX | 2 | – |
| NL | 15 | – |
| NO | 2 | – |
| NZ | 1 | – |
| PH | 1 | – |
| PT | 2 | – |
| QA | 1 | – |
| RU | 7 | – |
| SA | 4 | – |
| SC | 1 | – |
| SE | 10 | – |
| SG | 5 | – |
| TH | 1 | – |
| TR | 7 | – |
| TW | 3 | – |
| UK | 6 | 1 |
| US | 577 | 11 |
| UY | 4 | – |
| VG | 1 | – |
| ZA | 4 | – |
| European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) | 1 | – |
| Intergovernmental Organization | 1 | – |
| Region Code | Count of New gTLDs | Count of Legacy gTLDs |
|---|---|---|
| AF | 7 | – |
| AP | 210 | 1 |
| AQ | 0 | – |
| EUR | 407 | 6 |
| LAC | 17 | – |
| NA | 589 | 11 |
| IGO | 1 | – |
Source: gTLD applications
CCT Review Category: Consumer Choice
*This data is categorized using the ICANN Geographic Regions list.
**The ISO codes are based on the ISO 3166-2 standard.
3.1 Quantity of TLDs
The total number of TLDs before and after expansion of the Domain Name System as a result of the New gTLD Program. [Updated Monthly]
| Baseline Quantity of all TLDs (includes ccTLDs)* | Total Quantity of Delegated TLDs Post-October 2013 [As of: – 7 December, 2018] |
|---|---|
| 306 | 1549 |
Source: IANA Root Zone database
CCT Review Category: Competition
3.2 Quantity of gTLDs
The total number of gTLDs under contract with ICANN before and after expansion. [Updated Monthly]
| Baseline Quantity of Legacy gTLDs* | Total Quantity of Delegated gTLDs Post October 2013 [As of: – 7 December, 2018] |
|---|---|
| 18 | 1225 |
Source: ICANN gTLD Delegated Strings List and IANA Root Zone Database
CCT Review Category: Competition
*Note: This metric considers the following as legacy gTLDs: '.com' '.net' '.org' '.aero' '.asia' '.museum' '.xxx' '.pro' '.cat' '.mobi' '.jobs' '.coop' '.name' '.biz' '.info' '.tel' '.travel', '.post'
3.2.a Quantity of gTLDs Removed from the Root Zone
The gTLDs '.doosan,' '.flsmidth,' 'mutuelle,' 'iinet,' 'mtpc,' and 'orientexpress' were removed from the Root Zone as of May 2017. They therefore have been removed from the total number of gTLDs.
3.3 Unique gTLD Registry Operators
The number of unique* gTLD registry operators before and after expansion. [Updated Monthly]
| Baseline Quantity of Unique* Registry Operators | Total Quantity of Unique* Registry Operators [As of: – 7 December, 2018] |
|---|---|
| 15 | 777 |
Source: Registry Agreement
CCT Review Category: Competition
*Note: The term 'Registry Operator' refers to the entity holding the registry contract with ICANN. A registry operator is also responsible for providing registry services, some or all of which may be outsourced. A 'Unique Registry Operator,' however, is considered one that is not already operating a delegated gTLD.
3.4 Unique gTLD Registry Service Providers
The number of unique* gTLD Registry Service Providers before and after expansion. Registry Service Providers (RSPs) were identified based on data in new gTLD applications. [Updated Monthly]
| Total Quantity of Unique* gTLD Registry Service Providers [As of: – 7 December, 2018] |
|---|
| 51 |
Source: gTLD Applications
CCT Review Category: Competition
*Note: The term 'Registry Service Provider' refers to an entity providing certain technical operations for a Registry Operator. This term is not meant to include an Emergency Back End Registry Operator (EBERO). A 'Unique Registry Service Provider,' however, is considered one that is not already providing registry services to a delegated gTLD.
3.6 New gTLDs Operated by 'New Entrants'
The relative share of new gTLDs operated by 'new entrants;' Registry Operators* that did not operate a gTLD prior to the expansion of the Domain Name System as a result of the New gTLD Program. [Updated Monthly] [As of: – 7 December, 2018]
| Share Operated by 'New Entrants' | Share Operated by 'Legacy*' Registry Operators |
|---|---|
| 77.7% (1192 gTLDs) | 2.5% (38 gTLDs) |
Source: gTLD Applications
CCT Review Category: Competition
*Note: This metric considers the following as 'legacy' gTLDs: '.com' '.net' '.org' '.aero' '.asia' '.museum' '.xxx' '.pro' '.cat' '.mobi' '.jobs' '.coop' '.name' '.biz' '.info' '.tel' '.travel'
**Note: The term 'Registry Operator' refers to the entity holding the registry contract with ICANN. A registry operator is also responsible for providing registry services, some or all of which may be outsourced. A 'Unique Registry Operator', however, is considered one that is not already operating a delegated gTLD.
7.1 Registry Privacy Policies
The number of gTLD registries with privacy policies that are clearly and easily accessible by end users. The baseline worksheet in the attached file compares the availability of these policies on legacy gTLD registries' webpages. The second worksheet provides a more detailed comparison of various policies for the top 30 new gTLD registries by registration numbers, as of Q1, 2016. This policy comparison was compiled at the request of the CCT Review Team's Competition and Consumer Choice sub team.
Metrics 7.1-7.3 Excel File [XLSX, 36 KB] [Baseline Data]
CCT Review Category: Consumer Trust
7.2 Registry Allocation Policies
The number of gTLD registries with allocation policies that are clearly and easily accessible by end users. The baseline worksheet in the attached file compares the availability of these policies on legacy gTLD registries' webpages. The second worksheet provides a more detailed comparison of various policies for the top 30 new gTLD registries by registration numbers, as of Q1, 2016. This policy comparison was compiled at the request of the CCT Review Team's Competition and Consumer Choice sub team.
Metrics 7.1-7.3 Excel File [XLSX, 36 KB] [Baseline Data]
CCT Review Category: Consumer Trust
7.3 Registry Codes of Conduct
The number of registries that disclose end-user information regarding their codes of conduct for sub-domain owners/operators. The baseline worksheet in the attached file compares the availability of these policies on legacy gTLD registries' webpages. The second worksheet provides a more detailed comparison of various policies for the top 30 new gTLD registries by registration numbers, as of Q1, 2016. This policy comparison was compiled at the request of the CCT Review Team's Competition and Consumer Choice sub team.
Metrics 7.1-7.3 Excel File [XLSX, 36 KB] [Baseline Data]
CCT Review Category: Consumer Trust