A comparison of the overall number of unique domains saw an increase in 2024. However, it is not possible to confirm whether the overall global availability of domains has increased without comprehensive data from non-IWF sources, such as other hotlines.
- 6,076 actionable unique domains were identified in 2024. This is an increase of 220 (4%) domains being actioned compared to the previous year.
- Of the 6,076 unique domains, 5,743 unique second-level domains were identified as carrying child sexual abuse material, and 43% (2,480) were classified as being dedicated to the sale and/or distribution of child sexual abuse images for financial gain.
For clarity, the diagram below sets out the domain naming conventions used throughout this report.
