.nyc Top Level Domain Reference
geo gtld delegated.nyc is operated by GoDaddy Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-03-20.
.nyc Key Facts
- .nyc is operated by GoDaddy Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-03-20.
- As of the June 2026 report (2026-06-30), .nyc had 77,939 active domain names, growing at 0.71% year over year.
- Registry service provider infrastructure is hosted by GoDaddy Registry Services.
- Market concentration shows top registrar GoDaddy controlling 38.0% of active registrations with an HHI of 2195.0.
Registry Operator and Technical Backend
| Role | Designated Organization | Entity Type | Jurisdiction | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registry Operator | GoDaddy Registry | Contracted Registry Operator | United States | https://www.registry.godaddy |
| Technical Backend RSP | GoDaddy Registry Services | Registry Service Provider (RSP) | Global DNS Infrastructure | https://www.registry.godaddy |
ICANN Registry Agreement and Contract Provisions
Contract Terms
- Base Contract Version: ICANN Base Registry Agreement
- Signing Date: 2014-03-20 (Thursday, March 20, 2014)
- Effective Date: 2014-03-20 (Thursday, March 20, 2014)
- Agreement Expiration: 2029-03-20 (Tuesday, March 20, 2029)
- Official ICANN Contract: View Agreement Documentation →
Wholesale Price Provisions and Amendments
Maximum initial and renewal wholesale registration fees are subject to published registry agreements.
- 2019-06-30: Transition to standardized specification and RDAP service requirements. [Source]
Domain Growth and Registration Retention History
View Full Monthly Table →| Month | .nyc Active Domains |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 75,267 |
| 2023-08 | 75,439 |
| 2023-09 | 75,663 |
| 2023-10 | 75,869 |
| 2023-11 | 75,996 |
| 2023-12 | 76,019 |
| 2024-01 | 75,962 |
| 2024-02 | 75,889 |
| 2024-03 | 75,869 |
| 2024-04 | 75,947 |
| 2024-05 | 76,123 |
| 2024-06 | 76,350 |
| 2024-07 | 76,557 |
| 2024-08 | 76,682 |
| 2024-09 | 76,702 |
| 2024-10 | 76,644 |
| 2024-11 | 76,571 |
| 2024-12 | 76,553 |
| 2025-01 | 76,634 |
| 2025-02 | 76,814 |
| 2025-03 | 77,043 |
| 2025-04 | 77,250 |
| 2025-05 | 77,374 |
| 2025-06 | 77,392 |
| 2025-07 | 77,332 |
| 2025-08 | 77,259 |
| 2025-09 | 77,243 |
| 2025-10 | 77,328 |
| 2025-11 | 77,510 |
| 2025-12 | 77,742 |
| 2026-01 | 77,950 |
| 2026-02 | 78,072 |
| 2026-03 | 78,088 |
| 2026-04 | 78,027 |
| 2026-05 | 77,953 |
| 2026-06 | 77,939 |
| Month | Monthly Net Adds | Monthly Deletions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 1,881 | 1,655 |
| 2023-08 | 1,885 | 1,659 |
| 2023-09 | 1,891 | 1,664 |
| 2023-10 | 1,896 | 1,669 |
| 2023-11 | 1,899 | 1,671 |
| 2023-12 | 1,900 | 1,672 |
| 2024-01 | 1,899 | 1,671 |
| 2024-02 | 1,897 | 1,669 |
| 2024-03 | 1,896 | 1,669 |
| 2024-04 | 1,898 | 1,670 |
| 2024-05 | 1,903 | 1,674 |
| 2024-06 | 1,908 | 1,679 |
| 2024-07 | 1,913 | 1,684 |
| 2024-08 | 1,917 | 1,687 |
| 2024-09 | 1,917 | 1,687 |
| 2024-10 | 1,916 | 1,686 |
| 2024-11 | 1,914 | 1,684 |
| 2024-12 | 1,913 | 1,684 |
| 2025-01 | 1,915 | 1,685 |
| 2025-02 | 1,920 | 1,689 |
| 2025-03 | 1,926 | 1,694 |
| 2025-04 | 1,931 | 1,699 |
| 2025-05 | 1,934 | 1,702 |
| 2025-06 | 1,934 | 1,702 |
| 2025-07 | 1,933 | 1,701 |
| 2025-08 | 1,931 | 1,699 |
| 2025-09 | 1,931 | 1,699 |
| 2025-10 | 1,933 | 1,701 |
| 2025-11 | 1,937 | 1,705 |
| 2025-12 | 1,943 | 1,710 |
| 2026-01 | 1,948 | 1,714 |
| 2026-02 | 1,951 | 1,717 |
| 2026-03 | 1,952 | 1,717 |
| 2026-04 | 1,950 | 1,716 |
| 2026-05 | 1,948 | 1,714 |
| 2026-06 | 1,948 | 1,714 |
Registrar Market Share and Channel Concentration
As of 2026-06 ReportConcentration Indices
- Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI): 2195.0 (Moderate Concentration)
- Top 1 Registrar Share (GoDaddy): 38% of active domains
- Top 3 Registrars Combined Share: 72% of active domains
- Active Registrar Count: 35 ICANN-accredited registrars
Economic Assessment
A Herfindahl-Hirschman Index of 2195.0 indicates healthy, decentralized retail distribution across independent registrars. Dominant registrars retain substantial pricing and marketing leverage in renewal promotions.
| Rank | Registrar Name | IANA ID | Active Domains in .nyc | Market Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy | 146 | 29,616 | 38.00% |
| 2 | Namecheap | 1068 | 17,146 | 22.00% |
| 3 | Tucows | 69 | 9,352 | 12.00% |
| 4 | Squarespace Domains | 895 | 6,235 | 8.00% |
| 5 | Alibaba Cloud | 420 | 3,896 | 5.00% |
| 6 | Network Solutions | 48 | 3,117 | 4.00% |
| 7 | IONOS | 83 | 2,338 | 3.00% |
| 8 | Key-Systems | 269 | 1,558 | 2.00% |
| 9 | PDR | 303 | 1,558 | 2.00% |
| 10 | Dynadot | 1515 | 779 | 1.00% |
Wholesale Price Changes and Historical Caps
Official FilingsNo historical wholesale price cap changes or adjustments recorded in the curated repository for .nyc.
Registry Operational Timeline
| Date | Event Type | Description | Authoritative Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-20 (Thursday, March 20, 2014) | delegated | Delegated into the DNS root zone. | Source Link → |
| 2014-03-20 (Thursday, March 20, 2014) | agreement signed | Initial ICANN Registry Agreement executed with GoDaddy Registry, LLC. | Source Link → |
Authoritative Root Nameservers and Registry Endpoints
Root Delegation Nameservers
- a.nyc.gtld-servers.net 192.5.6.30, 2001:503:a83e:0:0:0:2:30
- b.nyc.gtld-servers.net 192.33.14.30, 2001:503:231d:0:0:0:2:30
- c.nyc.gtld-servers.net 192.26.92.30, 2001:503:83eb:0:0:0:0:30
Directory Registration Services
- WHOIS Server: whois.nic.nyc
- RDAP Endpoint: https://rdap.godaddyregistry.com/
- IANA Delegation Record: iana.org/domains/root/db/nyc.html
Delegation Vintage, DNS Architecture & Governance Assessment
Wave V-VI (2012 New gTLD Program Cohort)Root Zone Infrastructure & Protocol Support
First delegated into the authoritative DNS root zone on 2014-03-20 (Thursday, March 20, 2014), .nyc belongs to the Wave V-VI (2012 New gTLD Program Cohort). Its top-level resolution path publishes 3 authoritative root nameservers backed by 3 IPv4 and 3 IPv6 glue records in the IANA root file.
For registration directory queries under RFC 7480 through 7484, .nyc supports both modern JSON-based Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) queries via https://rdap.godaddyregistry.com/ and legacy port-43 WHOIS queries via whois.nic.nyc.
Governance Model & Commercial Exposure
.nyc operates as a geo gtld under the ICANN Base Registry Agreement ICANN Registry Agreement managed by GoDaddy Registry on the GoDaddy Registry Services technical backend.
Wholesale fee adjustments under .nyc remain subject to bilateral contractual price provisions documented above. Track multi-year renewal inflation and ICANN contract renewal windows across the broader market.
.nyc Frequently Asked Questions
Audited FAQ ReferenceQ1. What kind of top-level domain is .nyc?
.nyc is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated in the authoritative IANA root zone database, with official registry filings overseen by ICANN.
Q2. Who operates the .nyc domain registry?
The contracted registry operator for .nyc is GoDaddy Registry. Technical registry backend services and DNS infrastructure are supported by GoDaddy Registry Services.
Q3. How many domains are currently registered under .nyc?
As of the 2026-06, .nyc has 77,939 active registered domains according to official registry filings.