On August 27, 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
The data from August 27, 2025 shows a total of 249,487 newly registered domains across 464 different TLDs. The distribution analysis reveals that .com continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for more than half of all new registrations.
The top 10 TLDs by registration volume are:
- .com: 127,965 domains (51.3%)
- .top: 15,310 domains (6.1%)
- .autos: 12,669 domains (5.1%)
- .online: 11,003 domains (4.4%)
- .xyz: 8,633 domains (3.5%)
- .org: 7,363 domains (3.0%)
- .info: 7,131 domains (2.9%)
- .net: 6,693 domains (2.7%)
- .store: 5,196 domains (2.1%)
- .site: 4,489 domains (1.8%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 43,035 domains, representing 17.2% of all new registrations. This distribution highlights the continued preference for traditional gTLDs like .com, while also showing increasing adoption of newer TLDs such as .top, .autos, and .online.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
With 127,965 new registrations, .com remains the dominant TLD, accounting for 51.3% of all newly registered domains on August 27, 2025. This demonstrates the continued trust and preference for .com domains in the global market.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains are:
- GoDaddy: 24,734 domains (19.5%)
- Namecheap: 18,592 domains (14.6%)
- Hostinger: 6,703 domains (5.3%)
- Squarespace: 6,689 domains (5.3%)
- Gname: 5,684 domains (4.5%)
The .com registrar landscape shows a significant concentration among the top players, with GoDaddy and Namecheap together handling over a third of all .com registrations. However, the “Others” category, representing smaller registrars, collectively accounts for 44,956 domains (35.4%), indicating a diverse and competitive marketplace.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD has emerged as the second most popular choice with 15,310 newly registered domains, representing 6.1% of the total registrations on August 27, 2025. This relatively new TLD continues to gain traction in the domain market.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains are:
- West.cn: 6,261 domains (40.9%)
- GoDaddy.com: 1,540 domains (10.1%)
- Spaceship: 1,400 domains (9.1%)
- Namesilo: 1,228 domains (8.0%)
- Dynadot: 1,071 domains (7.0%)
West.cn dominates the .top domain registrations with a commanding 40.9% market share, indicating strong adoption in the Chinese market. The remaining registrars have a more balanced distribution, with “Others” accounting for 3,809 domains (24.9%).
c) .autos Newly Registered Domains
The .autos TLD ranks third with 12,669 newly registered domains, making up 5.1% of all registrations. This specialized TLD caters to the automotive industry and related businesses.
The top 5 registrars for .autos domains are:
- GMO Internet: 12,500 domains (98.7%)
- Spaceship: 104 domains (0.8%)
- Namecheap: 25 domains (0.2%)
- West.cn: 23 domains (0.2%)
- Namesilo: 7 domains (0.1%)
The .autos TLD shows an extraordinary concentration with GMO Internet controlling 98.7% of all registrations. This near-monopoly suggests either a strategic partnership with the TLD registry or a specialized marketing focus on this vertical by GMO Internet.
d) .online Newly Registered Domains
The .online TLD secured the fourth position with 11,003 newly registered domains, representing 4.4% of total registrations. This TLD has gained popularity for businesses establishing their online presence.
The top 5 registrars for .online domains are:
- Synergy Wholesale: 3,422 domains (31.1%)
- Hostinger: 1,200 domains (10.9%)
- Namecheap: 1,022 domains (9.3%)
- GoDaddy: 881 domains (8.0%)
- Reg: 706 domains (6.4%)
Synergy Wholesale leads the .online registrar market with 31.1% of all registrations. The distribution among other registrars is relatively balanced, with “Others” accounting for 3,772 domains (34.3%), indicating a competitive marketplace for this TLD.
e) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
Completing the top five is the .xyz TLD with 8,633 newly registered domains, representing 3.5% of all registrations. This TLD has maintained its popularity since its introduction, particularly among tech startups and innovative businesses.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains are:
- Spaceship: 3,228 domains (37.4%)
- Namecheap: 1,156 domains (13.4%)
- GoDaddy: 960 domains (11.1%)
- Dynadot: 629 domains (7.3%)
- Wdomain: 501 domains (5.8%)
Spaceship dominates the .xyz registrations with 37.4% market share, followed by Namecheap and GoDaddy. Together, these three registrars account for nearly 62% of all .xyz registrations, while “Others” make up 2,159 domains (25.0%).
3. Key Takeaways
- The domain registration market continues to be dominated by .com, which accounts for over half (51.3%) of all new registrations.
- Newer TLDs like .top (6.1%), .autos (5.1%), and .online (4.4%) are gaining significant traction in the domain market.
- Different registrars exhibit varying strengths across TLDs: GoDaddy leads in .com, West.cn dominates .top, GMO Internet controls almost all .autos registrations, Synergy Wholesale leads in .online, and Spaceship is strongest in .xyz.
- Market concentration varies dramatically by TLD, from highly concentrated (.autos with 98.7% controlled by one registrar) to more distributed (.com with a more balanced distribution among multiple registrars).
- The “Others” category represents a significant portion of registrations across most TLDs, indicating a healthy long-tail of smaller registrars participating in the 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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