On May 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
ABTdomain analyzed 198,790 newly registered domains across 424 TLDs on May 3, 2025. The data shows a clear dominance of the .com TLD, which accounts for more than half of all new registrations. The top 10 TLDs make up over 83% of all newly registered domains, highlighting the continued importance of established extensions in the domain market.
- .com: 103,727 domains (52.2%)
- .top: 17,628 domains (8.9%)
- .org: 7,293 domains (3.7%)
- .sbs: 6,448 domains (3.2%)
- .xyz: 5,975 domains (3.0%)
- .online: 5,846 domains (2.9%)
- .net: 5,783 domains (2.9%)
- .info: 5,186 domains (2.6%)
- .store: 4,167 domains (2.1%)
- .site: 3,961 domains (2.0%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 32,776 domains, representing 16.5% of all new registrations. This demonstrates the significant concentration of registrations among a relatively small number of popular TLDs, with .com maintaining its substantial lead in the domain registration market.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration landscape with 103,727 newly registered domains on May 3, 2025, representing 52.2% of all new registrations for the day. This underscores the enduring popularity and perceived value of .com domains in the global market.
- GoDaddy: 22,946 domains (22.1%)
- Namecheap: 14,629 domains (14.1%)
- Squarespace: 6,305 domains (6.1%)
- Hostinger: 5,755 domains (5.5%)
- Tucows: 4,036 domains (3.9%)
The .com registrar market shows a relatively balanced distribution, with GoDaddy leading at 22.1% market share, followed by Namecheap at 14.1%. The top 10 registrars collectively account for 66.2% of all .com registrations, while the remaining 33.8% are distributed among various other registrars. This indicates a competitive market with several major players but no single registrar holding a dominant position.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD secured the second position with 17,628 newly registered domains, representing 8.9% of all new domain registrations on May 3, 2025. This demonstrates the growing popularity of this relatively newer TLD in the domain market.
- West.cn: 3,145 domains (17.8%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 2,983 domains (16.9%)
- GoDaddy: 2,959 domains (16.8%)
- WDomain: 2,753 domains (15.6%)
- Namesilo: 2,661 domains (15.1%)
The .top registrar market shows a remarkably balanced distribution, with the top 5 registrars each holding between 15-18% market share. West.cn leads slightly at 17.8%, followed closely by Alibaba Cloud at 16.9% and GoDaddy at 16.8%. This even distribution indicates a highly competitive market for .top domains with no single registrar dominating the space.
c) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD ranked third with 7,293 newly registered domains, accounting for 3.7% of all new domain registrations on May 3, 2025. This reflects the continued importance of .org as a preferred extension for organizations, non-profits, and community websites.
- Namecheap: 1,457 domains (20.0%)
- GoDaddy: 1,209 domains (16.6%)
- Squarespace: 654 domains (9.0%)
- Ionos: 527 domains (7.2%)
- Spaceship: 353 domains (4.8%)
The .org registrar market shows a relatively concentrated distribution, with Namecheap leading at 20.0% market share, followed by GoDaddy at 16.6%. However, a significant portion (42.4%) of .org registrations are handled by smaller registrars grouped under “Others,” indicating a diverse ecosystem beyond the major players. The top 5 registrars collectively account for 57.6% of all .org registrations.
d) .sbs Newly Registered Domains
The .sbs TLD secured the fourth position with 6,448 newly registered domains, representing 3.2% of all new domain registrations on May 3, 2025. This newer TLD has been gaining traction in specific market segments.
- Namesilo: 2,952 domains (45.8%)
- GMO Internet: 2,333 domains (36.2%)
- Above: 559 domains (8.7%)
- Dynadot: 168 domains (2.6%)
- Atakdomain: 74 domains (1.1%)
The .sbs registrar market shows a highly concentrated distribution, with just two registrars dominating nearly 82% of all registrations. Namesilo leads significantly with 45.8% market share, followed by GMO Internet with 36.2%. This concentration suggests that these two registrars may have specific marketing strategies or pricing advantages for .sbs domains. The remaining registrars hold relatively small shares of the market.
e) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD ranked fifth with 5,975 newly registered domains, accounting for 3.0% of all new domain registrations on May 3, 2025. As one of the first new generic TLDs launched, .xyz continues to maintain a significant presence in the domain market.
- GoDaddy: 1,426 domains (23.9%)
- Namecheap: 1,284 domains (21.5%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 633 domains (10.6%)
- Dynadot: 486 domains (8.1%)
- Spaceship: 322 domains (5.4%)
The .xyz registrar market shows a moderately concentrated distribution, with GoDaddy leading at 23.9% market share, closely followed by Namecheap at 21.5%. These two registrars together account for over 45% of all .xyz registrations. The presence of Alibaba Cloud in the top three (10.6%) indicates significant interest in .xyz domains from the Asian market. The “Others” category accounts for 30.5% of registrations, showing a diverse ecosystem of smaller registrars supporting this TLD.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD maintains its dominant position with 52.2% of all newly registered domains, more than five times the volume of its closest competitor.
- The top 5 TLDs (.com, .top, .org, .sbs, and .xyz) collectively account for 71% of all new domain registrations, highlighting the market concentration among established extensions.
- GoDaddy and Namecheap emerge as leading registrars across multiple TLDs, demonstrating their strong market presence in the domain registration industry.
- The .top TLD shows the most balanced registrar distribution, with five registrars each holding similar market shares between 15-18%.
- The .sbs TLD displays the most concentrated registrar distribution, with Namesilo and GMO Internet together controlling 82% of all registrations.
- Regional registrars like West.cn and Alibaba Cloud show significant presence in specific TLDs, indicating market segmentation based on geographical preferences.
- A total of 198,790 domains were registered across 424 TLDs on May 3, 2025, demonstrating the continued robust growth of the domain name system.
*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.