Newly Registered Domains Report – Feb 17, 2025

This article provides insights into newly registered domains based on data collected by ABTdomain. The analysis includes statistics on TLD distributions, registrar breakdowns, and related keywords. All data is derived from WHOIS records and domain registration information. All domains were recorded on Feb 17, 2025, while they might have been registered from Feb 15–17, 2025.

1. Distribution of Newly Registered Domains

Pie chart showing the distribution of newly registered domains by TLD. .com dominates with 52.4%, followed by .xyz with 5.8%, and others making up 17.3%

A total of 147,619 domains were newly registered across 413 TLDs. The most popular TLDs include:

.com: 77,402 domains (52.4% of total registrations)
.xyz: 8,518 domains (5.8%)
.top: 6,241 domains (4.2%)
.net: 5,530 domains (3.7%)
.org: 5,088 domains (3.4%)

Other TLDs, such as .online, .store, .site, .info, and .bond, collectively accounted for a smaller portion of registrations, while 17.3% of the domains were distributed across various other TLDs.

2. Top 5 TLDs Registrar Analysis

a) Newly Registered .com Domains

The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration space, accounting for a staggering 77,402 newly registered domains, which represents 52.4% of all registrations. This reflects the enduring trust and global recognition of the .com extension.

Pie chart showing the top 10 registrars for newly registered .com domains. Godaddy leads with 21.9%, followed by Namecheap with 10.6%, and others accounting for 35%.

Among the 77,402 newly registered .com domains, the top registrars are:

Godaddy: 16,968 domains (21.9%)
Namecheap: 8,226 domains (10.6%)
Hostinger: 5,010 domains (6.5%)
Squarespace: 4,761 domains (6.2%)
Tucows: 3,640 domains (4.7%)

Smaller registrars collectively managed to secure 35.0% of the total .com registrations, demonstrating a competitive and diverse registrar ecosystem.

b) Newly Registered .xyz Domains

The .xyz TLD continues to gain traction, particularly among tech startups, blockchain projects, and creative industries. 8,518 .xyz domains were registered, making it the second most popular TLD after .com.

Pie chart showing the top 5 registrars for newly registered .xyz domains. GMO Internet dominates with 41.6%, followed by Namecheap with 9.9%, and others at 25.1%.

Among the 8,518 newly registered .xyz domains, the top registrars are:

GMO Internet: 3,540 domains (41.6%)
Namecheap: 841 domains (9.9%)
Alibaba Cloud: 713 domains (8.4%)
Godaddy: 701 domains (8.2%)
Dynadot: 585 domains (6.9%)

The remaining 25.1% were distributed among smaller registrars, reflecting the diverse appeal of this extension.

c) Newly Registered .net Domains

The .net TLD, traditionally used by networking companies and tech-oriented businesses, saw 5,530 newly registered domains. While this is a smaller volume compared to .com and .xyz, .net remains a popular alternative for businesses seeking credibility.

Pie chart showing the top 5 registrars for newly registered .net domains. Godaddy and Dynadot lead with 17.5% and 17.2%, respectively, followed by Namecheap at 11%.

The top registrars for .net domains include:

Godaddy: 968 domains (17.5%)
Dynadot: 950 domains (17.2%)
Namecheap: 610 domains (11.0%)
Squarespace: 324 domains (5.9%)
Gname: 240 domains (4.3%)

Smaller registrars managed to collectively handle 44.1% of the total .net registrations, indicating a relatively fragmented market for this TLD.

d) Newly Registered .org Domains

The .org TLD remains a go-to choice for nonprofits, advocacy groups, and educational institutions. In February 2025, 5,088 .org domains were newly registered.

Pie chart showing the top 5 registrars for newly registered .org domains. Godaddy leads with 20.7%, followed by Namecheap with 14.8%, and others accounting for 44.2%.

Among the 5,088 newly registered .org domains, the top registrars are:

Godaddy: 1,055 domains (20.7%)
Namecheap: 753 domains (14.8%)
Squarespace: 467 domains (9.2%)
Cloudflare: 286 domains (5.6%)
Tucows: 279 domains (5.5%)

A significant 44.2% of the total .org registrations were distributed among smaller registrars, reflecting a diverse and decentralized market.

e) Newly Registered .top Domains

The .top TLD, often associated with innovative and trend-driven projects, saw 6,241 registrations. Its popularity is growing, particularly in specific niches and regions.

Pie chart showing the top 5 registrars for newly registered .top domains. Dynadot leads with 17.9%, followed by Gname with 17.4%, and others making up 29.6%.

The registrar distribution for .top domains is as follows:

Dynadot: 1,120 domains (17.9%)
Gname: 1,083 domains (17.4%)
Namesilo: 784 domains (12.6%)
Godaddy: 708 domains (11.3%)
Alibaba Cloud: 699 domains (11.2%)

The remaining 29.6% of .top registrations were distributed among various smaller registrars, indicating its appeal across different markets.

3. Key Takeaways

.com remains the dominant TLD, accounting for over half of all newly registered domains. Major registrars like Godaddy and Namecheap continue to lead the market.
.xyz is gaining popularity, driven by competitive pricing strategies and its appeal among tech-savvy users.
.net and .org remain reliable choices for businesses and nonprofits, with Godaddy and Namecheap maintaining strong positions in these spaces.
.top shows promise as an emerging TLD, particularly among innovative and niche-focused projects.

This analysis highlights the evolving domain registration landscape and the growing competition among registrars. All data is based on ABTdomain’s newly registered domain database and whois database. If you want to download our database, please visit ABTdomain Members.