On August 3, 2025, ABTdomain recorded significant domain registration activity across various TLDs (Top-Level Domains). This report analyzes the distribution of newly registered domains by TLD and examines the market share of domain registrars for the top 5 TLDs.
1. Newly Registered Domains: Global Distribution Analysis
Our analysis reveals that on August 3, 2025, ABTdomain tracked a total of 277,057 newly registered domains across 467 active TLDs (out of 992 TLDs analyzed). The distribution shows clear preferences among domain registrants, with traditional and established TLDs maintaining strong positions alongside newer alternatives.
The top 10 TLDs by registration volume are:
- .com: 81,126 domains (29.3%)
- .top: 37,693 domains (13.6%)
- .xyz: 17,901 domains (6.5%)
- .info: 14,557 domains (5.3%)
- .org: 12,833 domains (4.6%)
- .online: 12,543 domains (4.5%)
- .store: 9,280 domains (3.3%)
- .site: 7,526 domains (2.7%)
- .mobi: 7,466 domains (2.7%)
- .net: 6,241 domains (2.3%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 69,891 registrations (25.2% of the total). This data highlights the continued dominance of .com in the domain market, while specialized and newer TLDs like .top and .xyz show significant adoption rates.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD continues to lead the domain market with 81,126 new registrations recorded on August 3, 2025, representing 29.3% of all newly registered domains.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains are:
- GoDaddy: 16,153 domains (20.0%)
- Namecheap: 9,536 domains (11.8%)
- Hostinger: 5,405 domains (6.7%)
- Squarespace: 4,635 domains (5.7%)
- Namebright: 3,560 domains (4.4%)
GoDaddy maintains a strong lead in the .com registrar market, handling one-fifth of all new .com registrations. The top 10 registrars collectively manage 64.4% of new .com domains, with the remaining 35.6% distributed among numerous smaller registrars.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD secured the second position with 37,693 new registrations, accounting for 13.6% of all newly registered domains on August 3, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains are:
- West.cn: 17,583 domains (46.7%)
- GoDaddy: 4,283 domains (11.4%)
- Dynadot: 4,211 domains (11.2%)
- Gname: 2,380 domains (6.3%)
- Namesilo: 2,070 domains (5.5%)
The .top TLD market is heavily dominated by West.cn, which handles nearly half of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars account for 81% of the market, indicating a highly concentrated distribution among a few key players.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD secured the third position with 17,901 new registrations, representing 6.5% of all newly registered domains on August 3, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains are:
- GMO Internet: 9,078 domains (50.7%)
- Namecheap: 1,887 domains (10.5%)
- GoDaddy: 1,590 domains (8.9%)
- Namesilo: 854 domains (4.8%)
- Dynadot: 745 domains (4.2%)
GMO Internet maintains a dominant position in the .xyz market, handling over half of all new registrations. Similar to the .top TLD, the .xyz market shows high concentration, with the top 5 registrars accounting for 79.1% of all new registrations.
d) .info Newly Registered Domains
The .info TLD ranked fourth with 14,557 new registrations, representing 5.3% of all newly registered domains on August 3, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .info domains are:
- Porkbun: 3,992 domains (27.4%)
- Namecheap: 2,800 domains (19.2%)
- Spaceship: 2,661 domains (18.3%)
- GoDaddy: 945 domains (6.5%)
- Namesilo: 769 domains (5.3%)
The .info TLD market shows a more balanced distribution among the top three registrars, with Porkbun leading at 27.4%. The top 5 registrars account for 76.7% of all new .info registrations, with the remaining 23.3% handled by other registrars.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD secured the fifth position with 12,833 new registrations, accounting for 4.6% of all newly registered domains on August 3, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains are:
- Namecheap: 2,245 domains (17.5%)
- GoDaddy: 2,113 domains (16.5%)
- Dynadot: 1,241 domains (9.7%)
- Squarespace: 1,113 domains (8.7%)
- Cloudflare: 679 domains (5.3%)
The .org TLD shows the most fragmented registrar distribution among the top 5 TLDs, with Namecheap and GoDaddy closely competing for market leadership. The top 5 registrars account for 57.6% of all new .org registrations, while a significant 42.4% are distributed among numerous other registrars.
3. Key Takeaways
- The domain registration landscape remains dominated by .com (29.3%), followed by .top (13.6%) and .xyz (6.5%), collectively accounting for nearly half of all new registrations.
- New TLDs like .top, .xyz, and .online continue to gain significant market share, showing evolving preferences among domain registrants.
- Registrar market concentration varies significantly by TLD: .xyz and .top show high concentration with a single registrar controlling approximately half the market, while .org shows a more balanced distribution.
- GoDaddy and Namecheap maintain strong positions across multiple TLDs, appearing in the top 5 registrars for most analyzed TLDs.
- Specialized registrars like West.cn for .top domains and GMO Internet for .xyz domains demonstrate market dominance in specific TLD segments.
- The total of 277,057 newly registered domains across 467 active TLDs indicates a robust and diverse domain market.
*This analysis highlights the evolving domain registration landscape and the ongoing competition among registrars. For more details or to download our newly registered domains database, please visit ABTdomain Members.
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