Introduction
The analysis of newly registered domains provides key insights into the evolving domain market. This article examines data collected on February 5, 2025, focusing on the distribution of newly registered .com domains, newly registered .xyz domains, and other TLDs like .org, .top, and .online. By exploring these registrations and their associated registrars, we uncover the day’s major trends and the competitive dynamics shaping the domain ecosystem.
1. Distribution of Newly Registered Domains
On February 5, 2025, a total of 226,351 newly registered domains were recorded. The distribution across major TLDs includes:
.com: 116,490 (51.5%).xyz: 24,414 (10.8%).org: 8,075 (3.6%).top: 8,243 (3.6%).online: 7,612 (2.7%)
Newly registered .com domains dominated with 51.5%, reaffirming their position as the most trusted and widely used TLD. In contrast, newly registered .xyz domains accounted for 10.8%, reflecting their growing appeal due to affordability and creative flexibility. Other TLDs, such as .org, .top, and .online, contributed steadily, highlighting diverse user preferences across the domain market.”
2. Registrar Distribution Across TLDs
a) .com
- Total Registrations: 116,490
- Top Registrars:
- GoDaddy: 28,138 (24.2%)
- Namecheap: 13,455 (11.6%)
- Hostinger: 7,102 (6.1%)
- “Others”: 40,299 (34.6%)
ABTdomain monitored 116,490 newly registered .com domains were registered on Feb 05, 2025. GoDaddy and Namecheap maintain their strong positions, collectively accounting for over 35% of registrations. The “Others” category, with 34.6%, reflects the diversity of smaller registrars active in this space.
b) .xyz
- Total Registrations: 24,414
- Top Registrars:
- GMO: 18,094 (74.1%)
- Namecheap: 1,507 (6.2%)
- GoDaddy: 1,447 (5.9%)
- “Others”: 2,241 (9.2%)
GMO Internet dominated the newly registered .xyz domain market with a 74.1% share, likely driven by bulk registrations or promotional campaigns. Namecheap and GoDaddy contributed smaller but notable shares, while the remaining 9.2% came from various smaller registrars.”
c) .org
- Total Registrations: 8,075
- Top Registrars:
- GoDaddy: 1,893 (23.4%)
- Namecheap: 1,719 (21.3%)
- Squarespace: 604 (7.5%)
- “Others”: 3,008 (37.3%)
For newly registered .org domains, 8,068 registrations occurred on February 5, 2025, while the rest were registered on February 4, 2025. The market is fairly fragmented, with GoDaddy and Namecheap leading the segment. Meanwhile, the ‘Others’ category, accounting for 37.3%, underscores the active role of smaller registrars.
d) .top
- Total Registrations: 8,243
- Top Registrars:
- Gname: 2,706 (32.8%)
- Namesilo: 1,377 (16.7%)
- Dynadot: 1,170 (14.2%)
- “Others”: 1,440 (17.5%)
The distribution of newly registered .top domains is relatively balanced, with Gname leading at 32.8%. Other registrars, such as Namesilo and Dynadot, maintain competitive shares, reflecting a dynamic and competitive market. Of the 8,243 registrations, 8,218 occurred on February 5, 2025, while the rest were made on February 4, 2025.
e) .online
- Total Registrations: 7,612
- Top Registrars:
- Synergywholesale: 1,203 (15.8%)
- GoDaddy: 1,083 (14.2%)
- Namecheap: 1,036 (13.6%)
- “Others”: 3,037 (39.9%)
The market for newly registered .online domains is highly fragmented, with the ‘Others’ category accounting for nearly 40%, while Synergy Wholesale, GoDaddy, and Namecheap hold comparable shares. Of the 7,612 registrations, 7,608 occurred on February 5, 2025, while only 4 were made on February 4, 2025.
3. Insights from Single-Day Data
a) Market Concentration
The markets for newly registered .com domains and newly registered .xyz domains are highly concentrated, with top registrars like GoDaddy, Namecheap, and GMO Internet controlling the majority of registrations. In contrast, TLDs like .org, .top, and .online exhibit greater diversity, creating opportunities for smaller registrars to capture market share.”**
b) Registrar Performance
- GoDaddy and Namecheap demonstrated strong performance across multiple TLDs, particularly in newly registered .com domains and newly registered .org domains.
- GMO’s dominance in newly registered .xyz domains suggests a strategic focus on this TLD, likely through bulk registrations or targeted promotions.
c) Emerging TLDs
- The significant share of newly registered .xyz domains and newly registered .top domains points to growing user interest in affordable and innovative domain options.
- The fragmented .online market indicates room for further competition or consolidation.
4. Conclusion
The analysis of newly registered domains recorded on February 5, 2025, underscores the continued dominance of traditional TLDs like .com, while showcasing the rising popularity of emerging options such as .xyz and .top. These trends highlight the stability of established domains and the growing appeal of affordable, flexible alternatives for creative users.
This single-day data captures key trends and dynamics in the domain market, offering actionable insights for registrars and businesses to identify opportunities in an evolving landscape.
*The analysis is based on ABTdomain’s daily updates database and domain WHOIS information. ABTdomain provides members free access to our newly registered domains database click to JOIN NOW.