On March 13, 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
Based on ABTdomain’s records, we observed considerable registration activity on March 13, 2025, with the .com TLD maintaining its dominant position in the market. Other TLDs like .xyz, .top, .org, and .online are also showing significant registration volumes, demonstrating the diverse landscape of domain registrations.
- .com: 114,937 newly registered domains
- .xyz: 14,256 newly registered domains
- .top: 11,717 newly registered domains
- .org: 8,237 newly registered domains
- .online: 6,932 newly registered domains
The data shows that .com continues to be the preferred choice for domain registrations, with over 114,000 new domains registered. The newer TLDs like .xyz and .top are gaining popularity, representing significant segments of the newly registered domain market.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On March 13, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 114,937 newly registered .com domains. These registrations represent a significant portion of the overall domain registration activity, highlighting the continued dominance of the .com TLD in the global domain market.
- Godaddy: 27,089 domains (23.6%)
- Namecheap: 13,923 domains (12.1%)
- Publicdomainregistry: 7,833 domains (6.8%)
- Squarespace: 7,347 domains (6.4%)
- Tucows: 5,109 domains (4.4%)
Godaddy maintains a strong lead in the .com registration market with nearly a quarter of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars collectively account for 53.3% of all new .com domain registrations, while other registrars and smaller players represent 32.4% of the market. Notable smaller registrars include Alibaba Cloud (3.8%), Dynadot (3.5%), Wix (2.7%), Ionos (2.2%), and Cloudflare (2.0%).
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 14,256 newly registered .xyz domains on March 13, 2025. The .xyz TLD has gained popularity as an alternative to traditional domain extensions, particularly among tech startups and innovative projects.
- GMO Internet: 6,019 domains (42.2%)
- Namecheap: 2,137 domains (15.0%)
- Godaddy: 1,741 domains (12.2%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 906 domains (6.4%)
- Spaceship: 516 domains (3.6%)
GMO Internet dominates the .xyz registration market with an impressive 42.2% market share, more than double its closest competitor. The distribution of registrars for .xyz domains shows a more concentrated market, with the top 3 registrars accounting for 69.4% of all new .xyz registrations. The remaining 20.6% is distributed among various smaller registrars.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
On March 13, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 11,717 newly registered .top domains. The .top TLD has become increasingly popular, particularly in Asian markets, as businesses and individuals seek alternatives to more saturated TLDs.
- Namesilo: 3,256 domains (27.8%)
- Gname: 2,370 domains (20.2%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,589 domains (13.6%)
- Dynadot: 1,028 domains (8.8%)
- West.cn: 736 domains (6.3%)
The .top TLD registration market is led by Namesilo with 27.8% market share, followed closely by Gname with 20.2%. Chinese registrars feature prominently in the .top market, with Alibaba Cloud, Gname, and West.cn collectively accounting for 40.1% of all new .top registrations. This reflects the strong adoption of the .top TLD in the Chinese market.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 8,237 newly registered .org domains on March 13, 2025. The .org TLD continues to be popular among non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and community-focused websites.
- Namecheap: 1,424 domains (17.3%)
- Godaddy: 1,413 domains (17.2%)
- Dynadot: 1,053 domains (12.8%)
- Squarespace: 706 domains (8.6%)
- Tucows: 400 domains (4.9%)
The .org registration market shows a close competition between Namecheap and Godaddy, with Namecheap leading by just 0.1%. The top 5 registrars account for 60.7% of all new .org domain registrations, indicating a relatively concentrated market. However, the “Others” category accounts for 39.3%, suggesting there are still many smaller registrars active in the .org space.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
On March 13, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 6,932 newly registered .online domains. The .online TLD has gained popularity as a descriptive and versatile option for businesses establishing their web presence.
- Godaddy: 1,136 domains (16.4%)
- Namecheap: 921 domains (13.3%)
- Hostinger: 691 domains (10.0%)
- Reg: 688 domains (9.9%)
- Networksolutions: 515 domains (7.4%)
Godaddy leads the .online registration market with 16.4% market share, followed by Namecheap with 13.3%. The market for .online domains appears more fragmented than other TLDs, with “Others” accounting for 43% of all registrations. This suggests that numerous smaller registrars are actively competing in the .online domain space, offering diverse options for consumers.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD remains the dominant player in the domain registration market, with 114,937 new registrations, significantly outpacing other TLDs.
- Among the top 5 TLDs analyzed, .xyz shows the strongest registration performance after .com with 14,256 new domains.
- Registrar market share varies significantly across different TLDs, with Godaddy dominating .com (23.6%) and .online (16.4%), Namecheap leading .org (17.3%), GMO Internet controlling .xyz (42.2%), and Namesilo leading .top (27.8%).
- The Chinese market shows strong presence in the .top TLD space, with major Chinese registrars collectively handling over 40% of all new .top registrations.
- The .org TLD shows the most balanced competition among top registrars, with Namecheap and Godaddy separated by just 0.1% market share.
- The .online TLD displays the most fragmented registrar landscape, with “Others” accounting for 43% of all registrations.
*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.