According to the 2025 report of EURid, the registry managing the .eu domain extension, the year was primarily characterised by stabilisation, security improvements, and the strengthening of community relations, while the organisation is already preparing for the 20th anniversary of the .eu domain in 2026.
Key figures
⇒ By the end of 2025, a total of 3,790,453 .eu domains were registered.
⇒ The average annual renewal rate was 80.5%.
⇒ Nearly 750,000 new domain registrations took place during the year.
⇒ Customer satisfaction remained consistently above 88% throughout the year.
What developments took place?
In 2025, EURid implemented significant improvements to its backend systems. New network equipment was installed, next-generation firewalls were introduced, and core platforms were upgraded. The organisation also enhanced its information security systems in compliance with ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 standards, and appointed a dedicated security officer.
What is the status of the .eu domain in Europe?
In most countries, local country-code domains (such as .de, .fr, .hu) continue to dominate. However, the .eu domain has become a stable player in the European market:
⇒ It holds a 3–8% market share in most EU member states,
⇒ In Slovakia and Estonia, it is the second most popular domain extension,
⇒ In Hungary, the dominance of the .hu domain remains strong, resulting in a larger gap between local and European extensions.
What is the situation with registrars?
Currently, 641 accredited registrars are selling .eu domains. The top 10 registrars account for 89% of the entire .eu domain portfolio. Most registrars are located in Germany, while Hungary ranks 9th with 22 accredited registrars.
The report also highlights multilingualism and digital inclusion as key focus areas throughout the year. More than 33,000 internationalised domain names (IDNs) are registered under the .eu domain family, and the adoption of DNSSEC security technology continues to grow.
Conclusion
Based on the report, the .eu domain remains a stable and reliable player in the European domain market. While national extensions (such as .hu in Hungary) dominate in most countries, .eu continues to strengthen its position among businesses and organisations that emphasise a European or international identity. EURid also maintains a strong focus on security, abuse prevention, and improving user experience.