List of .gov Zone Domains

.gov Domain Zone Datasets

Download a .gov domain name list or a full dataset with DNS, server IP, emails, and phone numbers.

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Zone TLD: .GOV

Zone type: generic (gTLD)

Update frequency: daily (last updated on September 10, 2026)

Total domains monitored: 16,742

Live domains included in datasets: 15,990

Datasets available:
Basic Domain List (download sample 💾)
Detailed Domain Dataset (download sample 💾)

Filters: Active domains, New domains (last 24h)

Dataset type
choose a type		 Last updated
next update: tomorrow 		Active domains
currently registered		 New domains
last 24h 		Emails
crawled from websites 		Phones
crawled from websites
Basic Domain List Sep 10, 2026 15,990 8 --- --- Download GET
Detailed Domain Dataset Sep 10, 2026 15,990 8 YES YES Download GET

How many .gov domains are registered?

As of September 10, 2026, the .gov domain list contains 15,990 active .gov domains, 0.004% of all domains tracked by NetAPI, which makes .gov the #338 largest of 1,584 zones. 8 new .gov domains were registered in the last 24 hours and 234 over the last 30 days. Net of expired and deleted domains, the zone changed by +180 (+1.14%) in 30 days and by +2,460 (+18.2%) year over year.

15,990
active .gov domains
8
new domains, last 24h
234
new domains, last 30 days
+18.2%
1-year growth (+2,460)
#338 of 1,584
zones by size
0.004%
of all tracked domains

The .gov domain list and the detailed dataset above are refreshed daily, so these figures move with the zone. 2,103 .gov domains are in the free NetAPI Top 1M. See the most popular .gov websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

See our FAQ for more answers.

Can I download sample datasets for the .gov zone?

Yes. Download a sample .gov domain list or a sample .gov dataset.

What is a basic domain list, and how does it differ from a detailed dataset?

Both cover the same 15,990 registered domain names in the .gov zone. A basic list is one domain name per line in a gzip CSV. A detailed dataset adds DNS servers, server IP, hostname, emails, phone numbers, and more. See the dataset format details.

What are active and new domains?

Datasets for .gov are updated daily. Active domains are all currently registered names in the zone. New domains are names added in the last 24 hours.

Can I download only newly registered .gov domains?

Yes. The New domains list contains only the .gov domains registered in the last 24 hours and is rebuilt every day. To download it manually, sign in and click the number in the New domains column of the download table on this page (the Download button next to it gets the full list of active domains). Through the API, call /api2/?method=download&zone_tld=gov&dataset_type=list&filter_type=new&token=YOUR_API_TOKEN (dataset_type=dataset for the detailed dataset); see the API documentation.

What format and size is the file?

Every .gov domain list and dataset is a CSV file compressed with gzip (.csv.gz): the basic list has one domain name per line, the detailed dataset has one row per domain with the columns described in the dataset format details. Compressed, the current .gov basic list is about 84 KB and the detailed dataset about 361 KB. Any archiver opens gzip files, for example the free 7-Zip on Windows, and the API can also serve the files uncompressed (format=plain).

How do I automate daily downloads?

Schedule automatic downloads through the API. See the API documentation for authentication and endpoints.

Are emails and phone numbers available for every domain?

No. We collect contact details from public websites when available. Many domains have no published email or phone, and we do not guarantee these fields on every row. Do not use the data for unsolicited bulk outreach.

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Additional .GOV Zone / Registry Information

Zone Registry: CISA (U.S. General Services Administration)

Dispute Policy: link

Data Privacy Policy: link

A .gov is a top-level domain (TLD) name in the Domain Name System (DNS) of the Internet. It is just used by the United States government, political units, and its agencies. This domain suggests an authorized account, vowing the site's content is reliable and authorized. These domains are managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). It is generally used by the government, providing credibility and command.

This extension supports the genuineness of the government institution online and guarantees the public that the website they're connecting with is reliable and secure. This domain is used to share official announcements, deliver services, and promote communication with the public. People can use .gov websites to access taxation details, visa applications, and vehicle registration, among other services. Despite being one of the oldest, .gov is one of the least used registries, with just over 5,000 functional domains as of 2019.

Registration of this domain name is limited to competent government organizations and agencies. Only state organizations and institutions in the United States are allowed to purchase a .gov domain name.

Top DNS providers / .gov domain zone

Share of .gov domains by nameserver provider.

Compromised .gov Domains

Live compromised domain count per day (last 30 days).

The list of compromised domains in the .gov zone can be downloaded here.

The full list of compromised domains can be downloaded here.

Chart Y-axis is scaled to the data range to show day-to-day changes (not from zero).

Based on this dataset and daily threat-intelligence signals. Domains may be listed after observed phishing, malware, spam, botnet, or similar activity; inclusion does not imply malicious intent by the owner, registrar, registry, or host. Updated daily; figures may change as new data arrives.

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