From: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/statistics The Latest Number of TLD Application System Registrants As of the time TAS was taken offline on 12 April 2012, the number of registrants in the system was 1,268. This number could change for applicants that might withdraw or were in the process of submitting their $5000 deposit when the system was taken offline. A final number (which we don't expect to be materially different) will be posted after the application window closes.