This report provides an in-depth analysis of newly registered domains based on data collected by ABTdomain on February 20, 2025. The analysis includes TLD distributions, registrar breakdowns, and key insights into domain registration trends. All data is derived from WHOIS records and domain registration information, covering domains registered on February 18–20, 2025.
1. Distribution of Newly Registered Domains
A total of 247,586 domains were newly registered across 446 TLDs. The most popular TLDs and their distribution are as follows:
- .com: 137,130 domains (55.4% of total registrations)
- .xyz: 18,065 domains (7.3%)
- .top: 11,653 domains (4.7%)
- .org: 7,471 domains (3.0%)
- .net: 6,974 domains (2.8%)
Other TLDs, including .online, .site, .store, and .info, collectively accounted for 16% of the registrations, while smaller TLDs contributed to the diversity of the domain registration landscape.
2. Top 5 TLD Registrar Analysis
a) Newly Registered .com Domains
The .com TLD remains the dominant choice, accounting for 137,130 newly registered domains, representing 55.4% of all registrations. The top registrars for .com domains are:
- GoDaddy: 30,475 domains (22.2%)
- Namecheap: 13,019 domains (9.5%)
- dot holding inc: 12,487 domains (9.1%)
- Squarespace: 7,396 domains (5.4%)
- Hostinger: 7,006 domains (5.1%)
Smaller registrars collectively handled 34.2% of .com registrations, showcasing significant market diversity.
b) Newly Registered .xyz Domains
The .xyz TLD has seen steady growth in popularity over the past few days, driven by special promotions from GMO Internet, Alibaba Cloud, and other providers.
A total of 18,065 .xyz domains were registered. The top registrars for .xyz domains are:
- GMO Internet: 10,070 domains (55.7%)
- GoDaddy: 1,841 domains (10.2%)
- Namecheap: 1,613 domains (8.9%)
- Dynadot: 905 domains (5.0%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 816 domains (4.5%)
Other registrars accounted for 15.6%, highlighting the increasing diversity in .xyz adoption. While the special offers played a significant role in boosting new registrations, it also indicates that .xyz domains are gaining greater visibility and interest.
c) Newly Registered .top Domains
The .top TLD saw a total of 11,653 registrations, reflecting its rising appeal in niche markets. The top registrars are:
- Namesilo: 3,399 domains (29.2%)
- Dynadot: 1,762 domains (15.1%)
- Gname: 1,404 domains (12.0%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,260 domains (10.8%)
- Wdomain: 1,076 domains (9.2%)
Smaller registrars collectively managed 23.6% of .top registrations.
d) Newly Registered .org Domains
The .org TLD remains a popular choice for nonprofits and advocacy groups, with 7,471 registrations.
The top registrars are:
- GoDaddy: 1,700 domains (22.8%)
- Namecheap: 1,051 domains (14.1%)
- Squarespace: 640 domains (8.6%)
- Tucows: 428 domains (5.7%)
- Ionos: 397 domains (5.3%)
Other registrars handled 43.6% of .org domain registrations, reflecting a highly decentralized market.
e) Newly Registered .net Domains
The .net TLD continues to be a reliable choice, with 6,974 domains registered.
The top registrars are:
- GoDaddy: 1,355 domains (19.4%)
- Namecheap: 1,140 domains (16.3%)
- Squarespace: 442 domains (6.3%)
- Hostinger: 352 domains (5.0%)
- Dynadot: 283 domains (4.1%)
Smaller registrars collectively managed 48.8% of .net domain registrations.
3. Key Takeaways
- .com remains the dominant TLD, accounting for over half of all newly registered domains. GoDaddy and Namecheap are the leading registrars for .com domains.
- .xyz is experiencing steady growth, driven by its appeal among tech and creative industries.
- .top, .org, and .net TLDs show consistent adoption, with diverse registrar distributions.
- Registrar competition is intensifying, with market leaders like GoDaddy, Namecheap, and GMO Internet securing significant shares across multiple TLDs, while smaller registrars continue to contribute to market diversity.
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