On July 7, 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’s analysis shows a total of 143,609 newly registered domains across 410 TLDs on July 7, 2025. The .com TLD maintains its dominant position, accounting for 60.2% of all new registrations with 86,385 domains. The distribution reveals interesting patterns in domain registration preferences.
- .com: 86,385 domains (60.2%)
- .xyz: 5,535 domains (3.9%)
- .net: 5,207 domains (3.6%)
- .org: 4,998 domains (3.5%)
- .online: 4,907 domains (3.4%)
- .store: 4,233 domains (2.9%)
- .site: 3,387 domains (2.4%)
- .info: 2,217 domains (1.5%)
- .lol: 1,825 domains (1.3%)
- .vip: 1,598 domains (1.1%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 16.2% of new registrations, totaling 23,317 domains. This distribution highlights the continuing dominance of traditional TLDs like .com, while showing steady adoption of newer extensions.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration market with 86,385 newly registered domains on July 7, 2025. This represents 60.2% of all domains registered during this period, confirming its status as the preferred choice for new websites.
- GoDaddy: 16,471 domains (19.2%)
- Namecheap: 8,984 domains (10.5%)
- Dynadot: 7,698 domains (9.0%)
- Hostinger: 4,719 domains (5.5%)
- Squarespace: 4,610 domains (5.4%)
GoDaddy maintains a commanding lead in the .com registrar market, handling nearly one-fifth of all new .com registrations. The top 5 registrars collectively account for 49.6% of the market, while 31.1% of registrations were distributed among numerous smaller registrars categorized as “Others.”
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD has secured the second position with 5,535 newly registered domains, representing 3.9% of all new registrations. This TLD continues to be popular for tech startups and innovative projects.
- Namecheap: 2,097 domains (37.9%)
- GoDaddy: 560 domains (10.1%)
- Dynadot: 518 domains (9.4%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 462 domains (8.3%)
- Spaceship: 357 domains (6.4%)
Namecheap demonstrates remarkable dominance in the .xyz space, handling more than one-third of all new registrations. The presence of Alibaba Cloud among the top registrars indicates significant interest in .xyz domains from the Asian market. Together, the top 5 registrars manage 72.2% of all .xyz registrations.
c) .net Newly Registered Domains
With 5,207 new registrations, the .net TLD holds the third position, accounting for 3.6% of all newly registered domains. This established TLD continues to be a popular alternative to .com for various online projects.
- GoDaddy: 866 domains (16.8%)
- Namecheap: 707 domains (13.7%)
- 35: 557 domains (10.8%)
- Squarespace: 381 domains (7.4%)
- Gname: 379 domains (7.3%)
The .net TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to other TLDs. GoDaddy leads with 16.8% market share, but a significant 44.1% of registrations fall under the “Others” category, indicating a diverse ecosystem of registrars handling .net domains.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD secured 4,998 new registrations, representing 3.5% of all newly registered domains. This TLD remains the preferred choice for organizations, non-profits, and community projects.
- Namecheap: 907 domains (18.1%)
- GoDaddy: 886 domains (17.7%)
- Squarespace: 485 domains (9.7%)
- Namesilo: 297 domains (5.9%)
- Cloudflare: 290 domains (5.8%)
The .org registrar market shows close competition between Namecheap and GoDaddy, which together handle more than a third of all .org registrations. The presence of Cloudflare in the top 5 reflects its growing importance in the domain registration market. The top 5 registrars account for 57.3% of .org registrations.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
The .online TLD completes the top 5 with 4,907 new registrations, representing 3.4% of all newly registered domains. This relatively new TLD has gained significant traction for businesses seeking to establish a clear online presence.
- Namecheap: 917 domains (18.7%)
- GoDaddy: 610 domains (12.4%)
- Reg: 470 domains (9.6%)
- Inwx: 454 domains (9.3%)
- Hostinger: 394 domains (8.0%)
Namecheap leads the .online registrar market with an 18.7% share, significantly ahead of GoDaddy. The appearance of specialized registrars like Inwx and Reg in the top 5 suggests targeted marketing strategies for this TLD. The top 5 registrars manage 58% of all .online registrations.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD maintains its dominant position with 60.2% of all new domain registrations, reinforcing its status as the gold standard for websites.
- Newer TLDs like .xyz, .online, and .store continue to gain traction, collectively accounting for over 10% of new registrations.
- GoDaddy leads registrations for traditional TLDs (.com and .net), while Namecheap dominates in newer extensions (.xyz, .online).
- Market concentration varies significantly by TLD: .xyz shows high concentration with the top 5 registrars handling 72.2% of registrations, while .net is more fragmented with 44.1% of registrations managed by smaller registrars.
- Specialized registrars are making inroads in specific TLD segments, challenging the dominance of major players in niche markets.
- A total of 143,609 domain names were registered across 410 TLDs on July 7, 2025, indicating robust activity in the domain registration 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.