DNIB.com Reports Internet Has 364.3 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the Fourth Quarter of 2024
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reported global domain name registrations reached 364.3 million across all top-level domains (TLDs) in Q4 2024, showing a quarterly increase of 2.0 million (0.5%) and a year-over-year growth of 4.4 million (1.2%).
The combined .com and .net registrations totaled 169.0 million, with .com accounting for 156.3 million and .net for 12.7 million. However, these experienced a quarterly decline of 0.5 million (0.3%) and a year-over-year decrease of 3.7 million (2.1%). New .com and .net registrations reached 9.5 million in Q4 2024, up from 9.0 million in Q4 2023.
Country-code TLD registrations totaled 140.8 million, showing positive growth with a quarterly increase of 0.8 million (0.6%) and a year-over-year rise of 2.5 million (1.8%). The top ccTLDs were .cn, .de, .uk, .ru, .nl, .br, .au, .fr, .in, and .eu.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) ha riportato che le registrazioni globali di nomi di dominio hanno raggiunto 364,3 milioni in tutti i domini di primo livello (TLD) nel quarto trimestre del 2024, mostrando un aumento trimestrale di 2,0 milioni (0,5%) e una crescita anno su anno di 4,4 milioni (1,2%).
Le registrazioni combinate di .com e .net hanno totalizzato 169,0 milioni, con .com che rappresenta 156,3 milioni e .net 12,7 milioni. Tuttavia, queste hanno subito un calo trimestrale di 0,5 milioni (0,3%) e una diminuzione anno su anno di 3,7 milioni (2,1%). Le nuove registrazioni .com e .net hanno raggiunto 9,5 milioni nel quarto trimestre del 2024, in aumento rispetto ai 9,0 milioni nel quarto trimestre del 2023.
Le registrazioni di TLD a codice paese hanno totalizzato 140,8 milioni, mostrando una crescita positiva con un aumento trimestrale di 0,8 milioni (0,6%) e un incremento anno su anno di 2,5 milioni (1,8%). I principali ccTLD erano .cn, .de, .uk, .ru, .nl, .br, .au, .fr, .in e .eu.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) informó que las registraciones globales de nombres de dominio alcanzaron 364.3 millones en todos los dominios de nivel superior (TLD) en el cuarto trimestre de 2024, mostrando un incremento trimestral de 2.0 millones (0.5%) y un crecimiento interanual de 4.4 millones (1.2%).
Las registraciones combinadas de .com y .net totalizaron 169.0 millones, con .com representando 156.3 millones y .net 12.7 millones. Sin embargo, experimentaron una disminución trimestral de 0.5 millones (0.3%) y una reducción interanual de 3.7 millones (2.1%). Las nuevas registraciones .com y .net alcanzaron 9.5 millones en el cuarto trimestre de 2024, un aumento desde los 9.0 millones en el cuarto trimestre de 2023.
Las registraciones de TLD de código de país totalizaron 140.8 millones, mostrando un crecimiento positivo con un aumento trimestral de 0.8 millones (0.6%) y un incremento interanual de 2.5 millones (1.8%). Los principales ccTLD fueron .cn, .de, .uk, .ru, .nl, .br, .au, .fr, .in y .eu.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN)는 2024년 4분기 전 세계 도메인 이름 등록 수가 모든 최상위 도메인(TLD)에서 3억 6천 4백 30만에 달해, 분기별로 200만 개(0.5%) 증가하고, 전년 대비 440만 개(1.2%) 성장했다고 보고했습니다.
통합 .com 및 .net 등록 수는 1억 6천 9백만 개로, 이 중 .com이 1억 5천 6백 30만 개를 차지하고, .net이 1천 2백 70만 개에 해당합니다. 그러나 이는 분기별로 50만 개(0.3%) 감소하고, 전년 대비 370만 개(2.1%) 줄어들었습니다. 2024년 4분기 신규 .com 및 .net 등록 수는 950만 개에 달하며, 이는 2023년 4분기 900만 개에서 증가한 수치입니다.
국가 코드 TLD 등록 수는 1억 4천 8백만 개로, 긍정적인 성장을 보이며 분기별로 80만 개(0.6%) 증가하고, 전년 대비 250만 개(1.8%) 증가했습니다. 주요 ccTLD는 .cn, .de, .uk, .ru, .nl, .br, .au, .fr, .in 및 .eu입니다.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) a rapporté que les enregistrements mondiaux de noms de domaine ont atteint 364,3 millions dans tous les domaines de premier niveau (TLD) au quatrième trimestre de 2024, affichant une augmentation trimestrielle de 2,0 millions (0,5%) et une croissance par rapport à l'année précédente de 4,4 millions (1,2%).
Les enregistrements combinés de .com et .net ont totalisé 169,0 millions, avec .com représentant 156,3 millions et .net 12,7 millions. Cependant, ces chiffres ont connu une baisse trimestrielle de 0,5 million (0,3%) et une diminution par rapport à l'année précédente de 3,7 millions (2,1%). Les nouvelles inscriptions .com et .net ont atteint 9,5 millions au quatrième trimestre de 2024, en hausse par rapport à 9,0 millions au quatrième trimestre de 2023.
Les enregistrements de TLD de code de pays ont totalisé 140,8 millions, montrant une croissance positive avec une augmentation trimestrielle de 0,8 million (0,6%) et une augmentation par rapport à l'année précédente de 2,5 millions (1,8%). Les principaux ccTLD étaient .cn, .de, .uk, .ru, .nl, .br, .au, .fr, .in et .eu.
VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) berichtete, dass die globalen Registrierung von Domainnamen im vierten Quartal 2024 364,3 Millionen in allen Top-Level-Domains (TLD) erreicht haben, was einem Anstieg von 2,0 Millionen (0,5%) im Quartal und einem jährlichen Wachstum von 4,4 Millionen (1,2%) entspricht.
Die kombinierten Registrierungen von .com und .net beliefen sich auf 169,0 Millionen, wobei .com 156,3 Millionen und .net 12,7 Millionen ausmachten. Diese erlitten jedoch einen vierteljährlichen Rückgang von 0,5 Millionen (0,3%) sowie einen jährlichen Rückgang von 3,7 Millionen (2,1%). Die neuen Registrierungen von .com und .net erreichten 9,5 Millionen im vierten Quartal 2024, ein Anstieg von 9,0 Millionen im vierten Quartal 2023.
Die Registrierungen von länderspezifischen TLDs beliefen sich auf 140,8 Millionen, was ein positives Wachstum zeigt, mit einem vierteljährlichen Anstieg von 0,8 Millionen (0,6%) und einer jährlichen Steigerung von 2,5 Millionen (1,8%). Zu den wichtigsten ccTLDs gehörten .cn, .de, .uk, .ru, .nl, .br, .au, .fr, .in und .eu.
- Overall domain registrations increased by 4.4 million (1.2%) year-over-year
- New .com and .net registrations grew to 9.5 million from 9.0 million year-over-year
- Country-code TLD registrations increased by 2.5 million (1.8%) year-over-year
- .com and .net combined registrations decreased by 3.7 million (2.1%) year-over-year
- Quarterly decline of 0.5 million (0.3%) in .com and .net registrations
Insights
The Q4 2024 domain registration data reveals concerning trends for VeriSign's core business. The 2.1% year-over-year decline in .com/.net registrations, which generate the bulk of VeriSign's revenue through fixed-fee contracts, signals potential headwinds for the company's growth trajectory. This decline is particularly noteworthy given that the broader domain name market grew by 1.2% year-over-year.
The divergence between VeriSign's performance and overall market growth suggests increasing competition from alternative TLDs and ccTLDs. The 1.8% growth in ccTLD registrations indicates a shift in market dynamics, with regional domains gaining traction. This could pressure VeriSign's dominant market position, especially in emerging markets where ccTLDs are increasingly preferred.
However, there are some positive indicators. The increase in new .com/.net registrations from 9.0M to 9.5M year-over-year demonstrates continued demand for VeriSign's premium domains. The company's established infrastructure and long-term ICANN agreements provide stable recurring revenue, despite competitive pressures.
For investors, the key focus should be on VeriSign's ability to maintain pricing power and defend its market share. The company's monopolistic position in .com/.net registry services offers defensive characteristics, but the declining registration numbers may impact future pricing negotiations with ICANN and growth expectations. The shift towards ccTLDs and alternative TLDs requires monitoring as it could affect VeriSign's long-term market position in the critical internet infrastructure space.
The .com and .net TLDs had a combined total of 169.0 million domain name registrations in the domain name base at the end of fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 0.5 million domain name registrations, or
Total country-code TLD (ccTLD) domain name registrations were 140.8 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 0.8 million domain name registrations, or
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