On April 15, 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 999 TLDs and found 429 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 216,954 newly registered domains. The distribution clearly shows .com continuing its dominance in the domain market, accounting for nearly half of all new registrations.
The top 10 TLDs by newly registered domain volume are:
- .com: 100,899 (46.5%)
- .xyz: 20,181 (9.3%)
- .top: 18,673 (8.6%)
- .org: 7,942 (3.7%)
- .online: 6,819 (3.1%)
- .info: 5,259 (2.4%)
- .store: 4,776 (2.2%)
- .site: 4,617 (2.1%)
- .net: 4,131 (1.9%)
- .sbs: 3,810 (1.8%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 39,847 registrations, representing 18.4% of the total. Most of these domains were registered between April 13-15, 2025, with the data showing a clear preference for established generic TLDs while newer extensions continue to gain traction in specific markets.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On April 15, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 100,899 .com newly registered domains, reinforcing .com’s position as the dominant TLD in the market. These domains were registered on April 14, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains are:
- Godaddy: 10,631 (10.5%)
- 146.0: 10,464 (10.4%)
- Namecheap: 5,930 (5.9%)
- 1068.0: 5,892 (5.8%)
- Squarespace: 3,274 (3.2%)
The .com registrar market shows a notable fragmentation, with “Others” accounting for 51,627 domains (51.2%). This indicates a diverse and competitive landscape among smaller registrars collectively handling more than half of all .com registrations. The top two registrars, GoDaddy and 146.0, maintain similar market shares, suggesting strong competition at the top tier.
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 20,181 .xyz newly registered domains on April 15, 2025. All these domains were registered on April 13, 2025, as well as April 14, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains are:
- GMO Internet: 13,152 (65.2%)
- Namecheap: 1,440 (7.1%)
- Alibaba cloud: 1,140 (5.6%)
- Godaddy: 933 (4.6%)
- Dynadot: 729 (3.6%)
The .xyz TLD shows a highly concentrated market with GMO Internet holding a dominant 65.2% share of all new registrations. This suggests a strategic focus on .xyz domains by GMO Internet, potentially through promotional pricing or bundled services. The remaining registrars hold significantly smaller shares, with the combined “Others” category representing just 13.8% of registrations.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 18,673 .top newly registered domains on April 15, 2025. All these domains were registered on April 13, 2025, as well as April 14, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains are:
- Namesilo: 7,501 (40.2%)
- Wdomain: 2,261 (12.1%)
- West.cn: 2,120 (11.4%)
- Gname: 1,766 (9.5%)
- Alibaba cloud: 1,564 (8.4%)
The .top TLD shows Namesilo as the clear market leader with 40.2% of all new registrations. Chinese registrars feature prominently in the top 5, with Wdomain, West.cn, Gname, and Alibaba Cloud collectively accounting for 41.4% of the market. This distribution reflects the strong popularity of .top domains in the Asian market, particularly in China. The “Others” category represents 18.5% of registrations, indicating moderate market concentration.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 7,942 .org newly registered domains on April 15, 2025. All these domains were registered on April 13, 2025, as well as April 14, 2025 and April 15, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains are:
- Namecheap: 2,076 (26.1%)
- Godaddy: 1,137 (14.3%)
- Squarespace: 663 (8.3%)
- Ionos: 469 (5.9%)
- Spaceship: 443 (5.6%)
For .org domains, Namecheap holds the largest market share at 26.1%, followed by GoDaddy at 14.3%. The “Others” category represents 39.7% of registrations, indicating a relatively diverse market with many smaller registrars collectively handling a significant portion of .org registrations. Squarespace’s presence in the top three suggests ongoing interest in .org domains for organization and community websites.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,819 .online newly registered domains on April 15, 2025. All these domains were registered on April 13, 2025, as well as April 14, 2025 and April 15, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .online domains are:
- Godaddy: 1,081 (15.9%)
- Namecheap: 911 (13.4%)
- Reg: 670 (9.8%)
- Hostinger: 645 (9.5%)
- Networksolutions: 352 (5.2%)
The .online TLD shows a heavily fragmented market with “Others” accounting for 46.3% of all registrations. Among the identified registrars, GoDaddy leads with 15.9%, followed closely by Namecheap at 13.4%. The presence of Hostinger among the top registrars suggests their growing influence in the domain registration market, particularly for newer TLDs like .online.
3. Key Takeaways
- .com remains the dominant TLD with 46.5% of all newly registered domains, demonstrating its continued importance in the digital landscape.
- The next four most popular TLDs (.xyz, .top, .org, and .online) collectively account for 24.7% of all new registrations.
- GMO Internet shows remarkable dominance in the .xyz market with 65.2% of registrations, while Namesilo leads the .top market with 40.2%.
- The .com registrar market is highly fragmented with smaller registrars collectively handling over 51% of registrations.
- Chinese registrars have a strong presence in the .top TLD market, highlighting regional preferences in domain selection.
- Namecheap shows strong performance across multiple TLDs, appearing in the top 5 registrars for four of the five most popular TLDs.
- GoDaddy maintains significant market share across multiple TLDs, particularly in .com, .org, and .online segments.
*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.