During April 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 TLD Distribution Analysis
During April 2025, a total of 6,041,476 new domains were registered across 556 different TLDs. The .com extension continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for nearly half of all new registrations.
The top 10 TLDs by registration volume were:
- .com: 2,948,382 (48.8%)
- .top: 431,721 (7.1%)
- .xyz: 334,013 (5.5%)
- .org: 213,761 (3.5%)
- .online: 185,651 (3.1%)
- .net: 180,163 (3.0%)
- .info: 161,700 (2.7%)
- .sbs: 158,138 (2.6%)
- .store: 131,796 (2.2%)
- .site: 122,984 (2.0%)
The remaining 19.4% of registrations were distributed across 546 other TLDs, totaling 1,173,167 domains. This data shows that while .com remains the predominant choice for new domain registrations, alternative TLDs like .top and .xyz continue to gain significant market share.
2. Newly Registered Domains Registrar Distribution Analysis
The analysis of registrar market share reveals that new domain registrations were processed through 1,669 different registrars during April 2025. GoDaddy maintained its position as the leading registrar, followed by Namecheap and Dynadot.
The top 10 registrars by registration volume were:
- GoDaddy: 929,956 (15.4%)
- Namecheap: 730,724 (12.1%)
- Dynadot: 392,702 (6.5%)
- Namesilo: 367,077 (6.1%)
- Hostinger: 281,440 (4.7%)
- GMO Internet: 267,888 (4.4%)
- Squarespace: 219,306 (3.6%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 218,242 (3.6%)
- Gname: 186,135 (3.1%)
- nan: 175,595 (2.9%)
The remaining registrars account for 37.6% of all new domain registrations, with a total of 2,272,411 domains. This distribution demonstrates a competitive registrar market with a mix of established global players and regional specialists.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 2,948,382 .com newly registered domains during April 2025, making it the most popular TLD by a significant margin. These registrations occurred between April 01, 2025 and April 30, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains were:
- GoDaddy: 610,019 domains (20.7%)
- Namecheap: 331,912 domains (11.3%)
- Squarespace: 171,547 domains (5.8%)
- nan: 164,737 domains (5.6%)
- Hostinger: 163,382 domains (5.5%)
GoDaddy continues to dominate the .com registration market, registering more than one-fifth of all new .com domains. However, the “Others” category represents 34.5% of registrations (1,016,724 domains), indicating a diverse ecosystem of smaller registrars handling a significant portion of .com registrations.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD recorded 431,721 new domain registrations during April 2025, positioning it as the second most popular TLD for new registrations. All registrations occurred between April 01, 2025 and April 30, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains were:
- Namesilo: 114,936 domains (26.6%)
- West.cn: 70,976 domains (16.4%)
- Gname: 50,657 domains (11.7%)
- Wdomain: 47,944 domains (11.1%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 44,152 domains (10.2%)
Unlike the .com market, the .top TLD registration market is dominated by Namesilo with over a quarter of all new registrations. Chinese registrars (West.cn, Gname, Wdomain, and Alibaba Cloud) collectively control a significant portion of the .top domain market, highlighting the popularity of this TLD in the Asian market.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 334,013 .xyz newly registered domains during April 2025. These domains were registered between April 01, 2025 and April 30, 2025, making .xyz the third most popular TLD for new registrations.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains were:
- GMO Internet: 119,666 domains (35.8%)
- GoDaddy: 37,969 domains (11.4%)
- Namecheap: 33,151 domains (9.9%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 32,504 domains (9.7%)
- Spaceship: 21,574 domains (6.5%)
GMO Internet has established a commanding lead in the .xyz registration market, handling more than one-third of all new .xyz domains. This represents a significantly different market dynamic compared to the .com and .top TLDs, with a Japanese registrar leading this particular segment. The remaining registrars account for 26.7% (89,149 domains) of .xyz registrations.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
During April 2025, 213,761 new .org domains were registered, making it the fourth most popular TLD. These registrations occurred between April 01, 2025 and April 30, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains were:
- Namecheap: 43,551 domains (20.4%)
- GoDaddy: 35,117 domains (16.4%)
- Squarespace: 18,583 domains (8.7%)
- Ionos: 14,196 domains (6.6%)
- Tucows: 11,009 domains (5.2%)
The .org TLD registration market shows Namecheap leading with just over one-fifth of all new registrations, slightly ahead of GoDaddy. The “Others” category represents a significant 42.7% (91,305 domains) of all .org registrations, indicating a highly fragmented market with many smaller registrars participating in this space.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
The .online TLD saw 185,651 new domain registrations during April 2025, positioning it as the fifth most popular TLD for new registrations. All domains were registered between April 01, 2025 and April 30, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .online domains were:
- GoDaddy: 27,858 domains (15.0%)
- Namecheap: 25,534 domains (13.8%)
- Reg: 22,173 domains (11.9%)
- Hostinger: 16,949 domains (9.1%)
- Tucows: 7,983 domains (4.3%)
The .online TLD shows a more balanced distribution among the top registrars, with GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Reg each handling substantial portions of new registrations. However, the “Others” category represents 45.9% (85,154 domains) of all .online registrations, indicating that a large percentage of these domains are registered through numerous smaller registrars.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain market with 48.8% (2,948,382) of all new registrations in April 2025.
- Alternative TLDs are gaining traction, with .top (7.1%), .xyz (5.5%), .org (3.5%), and .online (3.1%) collectively accounting for 19.2% of new registrations.
- GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar overall with 15.4% market share, but different registrars lead in specific TLD markets.
- The .top TLD is particularly popular with Chinese registrars, with Namesilo leading this segment.
- GMO Internet dominates the .xyz TLD market with a commanding 35.8% market share.
- Namecheap leads in .org registrations with 20.4% market share, ahead of GoDaddy’s 16.4%.
- The .online TLD shows a more balanced distribution among top registrars, indicating a competitive marketplace.
- Regional preferences are evident, with certain registrars showing strength in specific TLD markets.
*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.