On March 29, 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
On March 29, 2025, ABTdomain analyzed 1000 TLDs and found 453 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 198,206 newly registered domains. The distribution shows a clear dominance of the .com TLD, which accounts for over half of all new registrations.
The top 10 TLDs by volume of newly registered domains are:
- .com: 99,428 domains (50.2%)
- .top: 12,650 domains (6.4%)
- .xyz: 9,627 domains (4.9%)
- .org: 6,946 domains (3.5%)
- .net: 6,429 domains (3.2%)
- .online: 6,293 domains (3.2%)
- .info: 4,639 domains (2.3%)
- .store: 4,508 domains (2.3%)
- .sbs: 4,112 domains (2.1%)
- .site: 3,881 domains (2.0%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 39,693 domains, representing 20.0% of all new registrations. This data highlights the continued strong preference for traditional gTLDs like .com, while newer TLDs such as .top and .xyz are showing significant adoption.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On March 29, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 99,428 .com newly registered domains, continuing to demonstrate the strong market preference for this classic TLD.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains were:
- GoDaddy: 22,166 domains (22.3%)
- Namecheap: 11,440 domains (11.5%)
- Publicdomainregistry: 7,671 domains (7.7%)
- Squarespace: 6,170 domains (6.2%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 5,588 domains (5.6%)
GoDaddy maintains a commanding lead in the .com market, registering nearly twice as many domains as its closest competitor, Namecheap. Together, the top 5 registrars account for 53.3% of all new .com registrations, while the remaining registrars collectively hold 46.7% of the market share.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 12,650 .top newly registered domains on March 29, 2025, making it the second most popular TLD for new registrations.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains were:
- Namesilo: 3,144 domains (24.9%)
- Gname: 2,096 domains (16.6%)
- GoDaddy.com: 1,810 domains (14.3%)
- West.cn: 1,770 domains (14.0%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,061 domains (8.4%)
The .top TLD shows a more diversified registrar market compared to .com, with Namesilo leading the pack. The top 5 registrars command 78.1% of all .top registrations, indicating a more concentrated market than the .com space. Chinese registrars like Gname, West.cn, and Alibaba Cloud have a significant presence in this TLD.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
On March 29, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 9,627 .xyz newly registered domains, positioning it as the third most popular TLD for new registrations.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains were:
- GMO Internet: 2,041 domains (21.2%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,821 domains (18.9%)
- Namecheap: 1,593 domains (16.5%)
- GoDaddy: 964 domains (10.0%)
- Namesilo: 612 domains (6.4%)
The .xyz TLD shows interesting market dynamics with Japanese registrar GMO Internet leading the pack, closely followed by Alibaba Cloud. The top 5 registrars account for 73.0% of all new .xyz registrations, with the remaining registrars collectively managing 27.0% of the market share.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,946 .org newly registered domains on March 29, 2025, making it the fourth most popular TLD for new registrations.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains were:
- Namecheap: 1,346 domains (19.4%)
- GoDaddy: 1,206 domains (17.4%)
- Squarespace: 630 domains (9.1%)
- Dynadot: 348 domains (5.0%)
- Cloudflare: 339 domains (4.9%)
In the .org TLD space, Namecheap leads with a slight edge over GoDaddy. The top 5 registrars collectively handle 55.7% of all new .org registrations, while other registrars manage 44.3% of the market share. This indicates a somewhat balanced market distribution compared to other TLDs.
e) .net Newly Registered Domains
On March 29, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 6,429 .net newly registered domains, placing it as the fifth most popular TLD for new registrations.
The top 5 registrars for .net domains were:
- GoDaddy: 1,294 domains (20.1%)
- Namecheap: 981 domains (15.3%)
- Squarespace: 529 domains (8.2%)
- Gname: 334 domains (5.2%)
- Hostinger: 270 domains (4.2%)
In the .net TLD market, GoDaddy maintains its leadership position, with Namecheap following as a strong second. The top 5 registrars account for 53.0% of all new .net registrations, while the remaining registrars collectively manage 47.0% of the market share. The presence of Chinese registrar Gname indicates international interest in this traditional TLD.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration market, accounting for 50.2% of all new registrations, reinforcing its status as the preferred choice for website owners.
- Newer TLDs like .top (6.4%) and .xyz (4.9%) show significant adoption rates, indicating growing diversification in the domain space.
- GoDaddy maintains strong market leadership in traditional TLDs (.com and .net), while specialized registrars like Namesilo lead in newer TLDs (.top).
- Different TLDs show varied registrar landscapes: .com and .net markets are dominated by established Western registrars, while .top and .xyz show stronger presence from Asian registrars.
- Namecheap consistently appears in the top 5 registrars across all major TLDs, demonstrating its strong market position across different domain segments.
- The distribution of registrars varies significantly by TLD, with .com showing more fragmentation (top 5 registrars at 53.3%) compared to .top (top 5 registrars at 78.1%).
*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.