On July 12, 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
The data collected on July 12, 2025 shows that ABTdomain analyzed 982 TLDs and found 430 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 215,094 newly registered domains. The distribution reveals that .com continues to dominate the market with a commanding 55.0% share, representing 118,247 domains.
- .com: 118,247 domains (55.0%)
- .top: 14,933 domains (6.9%)
- .xyz: 8,206 domains (3.8%)
- .org: 7,353 domains (3.4%)
- .net: 6,920 domains (3.2%)
- .online: 6,531 domains (3.0%)
- .store: 4,923 domains (2.3%)
- .info: 4,632 domains (2.2%)
- .site: 4,376 domains (2.0%)
- .vip: 2,300 domains (1.1%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 17.0% of all newly registered domains, with 36,673 registrations spread across hundreds of different extensions. Most of these domains were registered between July 10-12, 2025, showing consistent registration activity over this period.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 118,247 .com newly registered domains on July 12, 2025. These domains were registered on July 11, 2025, representing the largest portion of all new domain registrations.
- GoDaddy: 23,038 domains (19.6%)
- Namecheap: 14,096 domains (12.0%)
- Squarespace: 6,496 domains (5.5%)
- Hostinger: 6,334 domains (5.4%)
- Dynadot: 5,662 domains (4.8%)
The top 10 registrars account for 65.0% of all .com registrations, with the remaining 35.0% (41,202 domains) distributed among numerous smaller registrars. GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar for .com domains, with Namecheap following as a strong second.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 14,933 .top newly registered domains on July 12, 2025. These domains were registered on July 12, 2025, as well as July 11, 2025 and July 10, 2025, making .top the second most popular TLD for new registrations.
- Dynadot: 4,262 domains (28.6%)
- GoDaddy: 1,927 domains (12.9%)
- Alibaba cloud: 1,805 domains (12.1%)
- Namesilo: 1,789 domains (12.0%)
- Gname: 957 domains (6.4%)
The .top TLD shows a different registrar distribution compared to .com, with Dynadot taking a commanding lead with over 28% of registrations. The top 5 registrars account for 72% of all .top registrations, with the remaining 28% (4,176 domains) distributed among other registrars.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 8,206 .xyz newly registered domains on July 12, 2025. These domains were registered on July 12, 2025, as well as July 11, 2025 and July 10, 2025, positioning .xyz as the third most popular TLD for new registrations.
- Porkbun: 3,166 domains (38.6%)
- Namecheap: 1,330 domains (16.2%)
- GoDaddy: 762 domains (9.3%)
- Dynadot: 497 domains (6.1%)
- Namesilo: 362 domains (4.4%)
For .xyz domains, Porkbun dominates with an impressive 38.6% market share, significantly ahead of other registrars. The top 5 registrars collectively handle 74.5% of all .xyz registrations, while the remaining 25.5% (2,089 domains) are registered through various other registrars.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 7,353 .org newly registered domains on July 12, 2025. These domains were registered on July 12, 2025, as well as July 11, 2025 and July 10, 2025, making .org the fourth most popular TLD for new registrations.
- Namecheap: 1,328 domains (18.1%)
- GoDaddy: 1,133 domains (15.4%)
- Squarespace: 666 domains (9.1%)
- Dynadot: 410 domains (5.6%)
- Tucows: 392 domains (5.3%)
For .org domains, Namecheap leads with 18.1% market share, followed closely by GoDaddy. The top 5 registrars account for 53.4% of all .org registrations, while the remaining 46.6% (3,424 domains) are distributed among numerous other registrars, showing a more fragmented market compared to other TLDs.
e) .net Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,920 .net newly registered domains on July 12, 2025. These domains were registered on July 10, 2025 and July 11, 2025, placing .net as the fifth most popular TLD for new registrations.
- GoDaddy: 1,597 domains (23.2%)
- Namecheap: 857 domains (12.4%)
- Squarespace: 560 domains (8.1%)
- Namesilo: 248 domains (3.6%)
- Gname: 224 domains (3.3%)
For .net domains, GoDaddy maintains a strong lead with 23.2% market share. The top 5 registrars collectively handle 50.6% of all .net registrations, while the remaining 49.4% (3,399 domains) are registered through various other registrars, indicating a diverse registrar landscape.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration market with 55.0% of all newly registered domains, reinforcing its position as the preferred choice for domain registrants.
- The top 5 TLDs (.com, .top, .xyz, .org, and .net) collectively account for 72.3% of all newly registered domains, highlighting the concentration of registrations among a few popular extensions.
- GoDaddy maintains its leadership position for .com and .net domains, while other registrars like Dynadot, Porkbun, and Namecheap lead in specific TLD categories.
- Registrar distribution varies significantly across different TLDs, with some showing high concentration (like Porkbun’s 38.6% share of .xyz) and others showing more fragmentation (like .org and .net).
- Newer TLDs like .top and .xyz continue to gain traction, with .top securing nearly 7% of all new registrations.
- Squarespace consistently appears among the top 5 registrars for .com, .net, and .org domains, indicating its growing presence 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.