2026-01-20 COM Newly Registered Domains: Market Analysis and Trends
On January 20, 2026, a total of 125,429 newly registered domains were recorded under the COM top-level domain (TLD) by ABTdomain. This report provides a detailed examination of the domain name characteristics, registrar distribution, registration terms, and DNS usage patterns observed in these com newly registered domains. The data reveals modest fluctuations compared to recent averages, offering valuable insights for domain investors and industry professionals focused on the daily dynamics of newly registered domains.
Registration Overview
The COM TLD saw 125,429 newly recorded domains today, reflecting the activity captured by ABTdomain for January 20, 2026. This count represents an 8.7% increase over the 10-day average and a 17.0% increase compared to the 30-day average. However, it is a modest 1.5% decrease relative to the count recorded seven days prior.
Domain Characteristics
The newly recorded COM domains exhibit an average length of 13.0 characters, with domain lengths ranging from as short as 3 characters to as long as 63 characters. Examples span from 9pj.com (3 characters) to the2026brianperkins2025accomplishmentparadeofpeaceandexcellence.com (63 characters).
Registrar Distribution
The registrar landscape for the newly recorded COM domains is led by
Highlighted registrar examples include maiintelligence.com, markdowndevelopment.com, videocekimi.com, neweramed.com, and suffix10.com.
Registration Terms
The registration period for the newly recorded domains ranges from 1 to 10 years. Several long-term registrations are noted, including domains such as retirementwithdrawl.com, dowdmechanical.com, reasoningloop.com, ellegordon.com, and okcorthopaedic.com.
Domain Usage Insights
- 1,775 domains (1.4%) are listed for sale, examples include cargomechanics.com, eranke.com, and batteryhopper.com.
- 20,978 domains (16.7%) utilize Cloudflare DNS services, including puretradewins.com, nerakaplayv4.com, and biocinex.com.
- 88 domains (0.1%) use Squarespace DNS, with examples such as lizgrayvoice.com, lonestarental.com, and biankati.com.
Conclusion
The data for January 20, 2026, demonstrates a steady volume of com newly registered domains, with a total of 125,429 domains recorded. This shows a modest decrease compared to the previous week but remains above the 10-day and 30-day averages by 8.7% and 17.0%, respectively. The average domain length and registrar distribution reflect consistent market patterns, with GoDaddy.com, LLC maintaining a leading position. The presence of long registration terms and a small but notable percentage of domains listed for sale and using Cloudflare DNS services highlight ongoing strategic registration and technical preferences among domain registrants.
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