On February 28, 2026, 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 TLD Distribution Analysis
In February 2026, a total of 6,414,439 newly registered domains were recorded by ABTdomain across 597 different TLDs. The distribution shows a strong dominance by the .com TLD, which accounted for over half of the total registrations. Other popular TLDs such as .top, .xyz, .org, and .online also contributed significantly to the overall volume, reflecting diverse domain registration preferences.
- .com: 3,301,407
- .top: 320,767
- .xyz: 270,646
- .org: 227,791
- .online: 204,887
- .net: 196,715
- .store: 127,857
- .sbs: 118,911
- .site: 113,260
- Others: 1,317,124
The top 10 TLDs accounted for nearly 80% of all newly registered domains in February 2026, with .com leading by a wide margin. This highlights the continued preference for traditional and widely recognized TLDs among registrants.
2. Newly Registered Domains Registrar Distribution Analysis
During the same period, newly registered domains were distributed among 793 different registrars. The registrar market shows a concentration where a few major players dominate the registration volume, while a large number of smaller registrars share the remaining registrations.
- Godaddy: 918,879
- Namecheap: 809,573
- Dynadot: 376,780
- Hostinger: 351,581
- GMO Internet: 345,437
- Namesilo: 305,914
- Spaceship: 283,277
- Squarespace: 273,084
- West.cn: 210,764
- Cloudflare: 205,655
- Others: 2,333,495
The top registrars collectively managed a significant portion of the newly registered domains, with GoDaddy and Namecheap leading the market. This concentration indicates strong brand recognition and trust among domain registrants.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
In February 2026, ABTdomain recorded 3,301,407 newly registered .com domains. This TLD remains the most popular choice among registrants, representing 51.5% of all new domain registrations.
- GoDaddy: 644,562 (19.5%)
- Namecheap: 386,569 (11.7%)
- Squarespace: 218,293 (6.6%)
- Hostinger: 212,550 (6.4%)
- Cloudflare: 141,789 (4.3%)
The .com registrar market is led by GoDaddy, which holds nearly one-fifth of all new .com registrations. Namecheap follows as the second largest registrar, with other registrars like Squarespace, Hostinger, and Cloudflare also maintaining notable shares.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
For the .top TLD, 320,767 new domains were registered in February 2026. This TLD continues to attract a substantial number of registrations, ranking second among all TLDs.
- Namesilo: 159,981 (49.9%)
- Gname: 37,972 (11.8%)
- Dynadot: 33,311 (10.4%)
- Namemart Pte. Ltd.: 19,774 (6.2%)
- Spaceship: 13,781 (4.3%)
The .top registrar distribution is dominated by Namesilo, which holds nearly half of the registrations. Other registrars like Gname and Dynadot also have significant shares, indicating a competitive registrar landscape for this TLD.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 270,646 newly registered .xyz domains in February 2026. The .xyz TLD remains a popular choice among new domain registrants.
- GMO Internet: 102,499 (37.9%)
- Namecheap: 28,951 (10.7%)
- Spaceship: 28,090 (10.4%)
- GoDaddy: 27,963 (10.3%)
- Dynadot: 13,122 (4.8%)
The .xyz registrar market is led by GMO Internet, which accounts for nearly 38% of all new registrations. Namecheap, Spaceship, and GoDaddy also maintain strong positions in this TLD.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
In February 2026, 227,791 new .org domains were registered. This TLD continues to be a preferred choice for organizations and non-profits.
- Namecheap: 42,001 (18.4%)
- GoDaddy: 38,247 (16.8%)
- Squarespace: 19,830 (8.7%)
- Dynadot: 16,708 (7.3%)
- Cloudflare: 16,329 (7.2%)
The .org registrar distribution is led by Namecheap and GoDaddy, which together account for over 35% of new registrations. Other registrars like Squarespace, Dynadot, and Cloudflare also have meaningful shares.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 204,887 newly registered .online domains in February 2026. This TLD remains a popular option for businesses and individuals seeking a modern domain extension.
- Hostinger: 32,451 (15.8%)
- Namecheap: 29,642 (14.5%)
- GoDaddy: 22,132 (10.8%)
- Reg: 21,005 (10.3%)
- GMO Internet: 17,039 (8.3%)
The .online registrar market is led by Hostinger, followed closely by Namecheap and GoDaddy. The presence of Reg and GMO Internet among the top registrars indicates a diverse competitive environment.
3. Key Takeaways
- The total newly registered domains in February 2026 reached 6,414,439 across 597 TLDs, with .com dominating the market.
- The top 5 TLDs—.com, .top, .xyz, .org, and .online—accounted for a significant portion of new registrations, reflecting varied domain preferences.
- Registrar distribution shows market concentration with GoDaddy and Namecheap leading in multiple TLDs, while other registrars like Namesilo, Hostinger, and GMO Internet maintain strong positions in specific TLDs.
*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.