Overview
auDA held the Domain Portfolio Holders Monthly Briefing on May 14, 2024, which provided an insightful update on the status and trends within the .au domain space. Key metrics discussed included the number of names under management, new domain creates, renewal rates, and the status of names in contention.
Names Under Management
As of April 30, 2024, the total number of names under management across all namespaces was 4,246,323. This represents a modest year-on-year growth of 0.8%. The breakdown of names under management by namespace is as follows:
- .au direct: 764,120 (1.9% year-on-year growth)
- com.au: 3,168,408 (1.1% year-on-year growth)
- net.au: 203,704 (5.4% year-on-year decline)
- org.au: 70,705
- id.au: 12,197
- asn.au: 2,848
.au direct domains now constitute 18% of all names under management, reflecting their growing popularity.
Domain Creates
In April 2024, a total of 46,829 new domains were created, marking a slight 0.7% decrease from April 2023’s 47,139 creates. The average monthly total for new creates over the past six months was 50,230. The monthly averages for new domain creates by namespace were:
- .au direct: 9,250
- com.au: 39,441
- net.au: 1,183
- org.au: 459
- id.au: 47
- asn.au: 9
Renewals
The renewal rate for the entire registry remained strong at 78.4%, with .au direct showing particularly robust renewal activity. The monthly average renewal rates for each namespace were:
- .au direct: 40,922
- com.au: 134,253
- net.au: 9,147
- org.au: 3,022
- id.au: 539
- asn.au: 102
This high renewal rate underscores the value and trust domain holders place in their .au domains.
Domain Transfers
The month of April 2024 saw 2,713 domain transfers, maintaining a steady average of around 2,919 transfers per month over the past six months. This stability in transfers indicates a consistent market activity and engagement among domain holders.
Names in Contention
As of April 30, 2024, there were 4,485 .au direct names still in contention. This number has gradually decreased over the past months, suggesting a resolution of conflicts and a move towards clearer domain ownership.
Conclusion
The May 14, 2024 briefing provided valuable insights into the current state of the .au domain landscape. With steady growth in names under management, strong renewal rates, and active market participation through domain creates and transfers, the .au domain space continues to demonstrate its resilience and importance. The data presented reflects the ongoing trends and developments that are shaping the future of domain investing and management in Australia.
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