On March 01, 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. Overall Analysis
ABTdomain analyzed 956 TLDs and found 428 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 208,429 newly registered domains. Most of these domains were registered between February 27, 2025, and March 01, 2025. The .com TLD continues to dominate the market with 112,098 new registrations, representing 53.8% of all newly registered domains.
The top 5 TLDs by newly registered domain volume are:
- .com: 112,098 (53.8%)
- .top: 12,171 (5.8%)
- .online: 8,709 (4.2%)
- .xyz: 7,857 (3.8%)
- .net: 7,364 (3.5%)
These top 5 TLDs account for 71.1% of all newly registered domains, highlighting the continued preference for established and recognizable domain extensions in the market.
Top TLDs by Newly Registered Domains Volume pie chart showing .com at 53.8% and other TLDs distribution
2. Top 5 TLDs
a) Newly Registered .com Domains
On March 01, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 112,098 newly registered .com domains. These domains were all registered on February 28, 2025, according to the data.
The top registrars for .com domains are:
- GoDaddy: 24,783 domains (22.1%)
- Namecheap: 12,778 domains (11.4%)
- Squarespace: 6,296 domains (5.6%)
- Hostinger: 6,056 domains (5.4%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 4,870 domains (4.3%)
GoDaddy maintains its dominant position in the .com market, handling over one-fifth of all new .com registrations. The top 5 registrars together account for 48.8% of all new .com registrations, while the remaining 35.7% are distributed among various other registrars.
Top 10 Registrars for Newly Registered .com Domains pie chart showing GoDaddy leading with 22.1%
b) Newly Registered .top Domains
ABTdomain recorded 12,171 newly registered .top domains on March 01, 2025. These domains were registered between February 27, 2025, and March 01, 2025.
The top registrars for .top domains are:
- Namesilo: 2,641 domains (21.7%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 2,086 domains (17.1%)
- Gname: 1,539 domains (12.6%)
- godaddy.com: 1,175 domains (9.7%)
- GoDaddy: 1,070 domains (8.8%)
Namesilo leads the .top domain registration market, followed closely by Alibaba Cloud. Interestingly, GoDaddy appears twice in the chart (as “godaddy.com” and “GoDaddy”), which combined would account for 18.5% of .top registrations, potentially making it the largest registrar for this TLD if consolidated.
Top 5 Registrars for Newly Registered .top Domains pie chart showing Namesilo leading with 21.7%
c) Newly Registered .online Domains
ABTdomain recorded 8,709 newly registered .online domains on March 01, 2025. These domains were registered between February 27, 2025, and March 01, 2025.
The top registrars for .online domains are:
- Above: 1,754 domains (20.1%)
- GoDaddy: 1,088 domains (12.5%)
- Synergy Wholesale: 809 domains (9.3%)
- Namecheap: 746 domains (8.6%)
- Hostinger: 582 domains (6.7%)
The registrar “Above” holds the largest market share for .online domains, followed by GoDaddy. The top 5 registrars account for 57.2% of all new .online registrations, indicating a slightly more concentrated market compared to .com domains.
Top 5 Registrars for Newly Registered .online Domains pie chart showing Above leading with 20.1%
d) Newly Registered .xyz Domains
ABTdomain recorded 7,857 newly registered .xyz domains on March 01, 2025. These domains were registered between February 27, 2025, and March 01, 2025.
The top registrars for .xyz domains are:
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,917 domains (24.4%)
- Namecheap: 1,696 domains (21.6%)
- GoDaddy: 1,065 domains (13.6%)
- Namesilo: 576 domains (7.3%)
- Dynadot: 460 domains (5.9%)
Alibaba Cloud has a strong position in the .xyz market, followed closely by Namecheap. Together, these two registrars account for 46% of all new .xyz registrations. The top 5 registrars handle 72.7% of all new .xyz domains, showing a more concentrated market than some other TLDs.
Top 5 Registrars for Newly Registered .xyz Domains pie chart showing Alibaba Cloud leading with 24.4%
e) Newly Registered .net Domains
ABTdomain recorded 7,364 newly registered .net domains on March 01, 2025. These domains were registered between February 27, 2025, and March 01, 2025.
The top registrars for .net domains are:
- GoDaddy: 2,190 domains (29.7%)
- Namecheap: 892 domains (12.1%)
- Squarespace: 500 domains (6.8%)
- Hostinger: 282 domains (3.8%)
- Tucows: 237 domains (3.2%)
GoDaddy maintains a strong lead in the .net domain market, with nearly 30% of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars account for 55.7% of all new .net domains, while the remaining 44.3% are distributed among various other registrars.
Top 5 Registrars for Newly Registered .net Domains pie chart showing GoDaddy leading with 29.7%
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD remains the dominant choice for domain registrations, accounting for over half (53.8%) of all newly registered domains.
- GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar for .com and .net domains, with market shares of 22.1% and 29.7% respectively.
- Different TLDs show varying registrar preferences: Namesilo leads for .top domains (21.7%), Above for .online domains (20.1%), and Alibaba Cloud for .xyz domains (24.4%).
- The registrar market for .xyz domains appears more concentrated, with the top 5 registrars handling 72.7% of new registrations.
- Emerging TLDs like .top, .online, and .xyz continue to gain traction in the domain market, collectively accounting for 13.8% of all new registrations.
*This analysis highlights the evolving domain registration landscape and the ongoing competition among registrars. For more details or to download our database, please visit ABTdomain Members.