Newly Registered Domains Report – February 22, 2025

This report provides an in-depth analysis of newly registered domains, focusing on TLD distributions, registrar breakdowns, and key registration trends. The data collected by ABTdomain on February 22, 2025, covers domains registered between February 20 and February 22, 2025. Below, we explore the most popular TLDs, their distribution, and the leading registrars for newly registered domains.

1. Distribution of Newly Registered Domains

On February 22, 2025, ABTdomain analyzed 999 TLDs and found 457 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 220,015 newly registered domains. The distribution of top TLDs is as follows (sorted by domain count):

1. .com: 119,367 domains (54.3% of total registrations)
2. .xyz: 13,316 domains (6.1%)
3. .top: 8,577 domains (3.9%)
4. .org: 7,354 domains (3.3%)
5. .net: 6,712 domains (3.1%)
6. .online: 6,164 domains (2.8%)
7. .bond: 5,356 domains (2.4%)
8. .store: 4,751 domains (2.2%)
9. .site: 4,512 domains (2.1%)
10. .info: 4,432 domains (2.0%)

Other TLDs collectively accounted for 39,474 domains, representing 17.9% of the total registrations. This diverse distribution highlights the growing adoption of niche TLDs.

2. Top 5 Registrars for Popular TLDs

a) Newly Registered .com Domains

Out of 119,367 newly registered .com domains, the top 5 registrars are:

1. GoDaddy: 25,522 domains (21.4%)
2. Namecheap: 15,082 domains (12.6%)
3. Squarespace: 6,447 domains (5.4%)
4. Hostinger: 6,131 domains (5.1%)
5. Dynadot: 4,895 domains (4.1%)

Other registrars, including Tucows, Alibaba Cloud, and Gname, collectively accounted for 36.2% of the total registrations.

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b) Newly Registered .xyz Domains

For 13,316 newly registered .xyz domains, the top 5 registrars are:

1. GMO Internet: 7,051 domains (53.0%)
2. Namecheap: 1,659 domains (12.5%)
3. GoDaddy: 1,178 domains (8.8%)
4. Alibaba Cloud: 784 domains (5.9%)
5. Dynadot: 353 domains (2.7%)

Other registrars managed 17.2% of the registrations, reflecting a decentralized market.

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c) Newly Registered .top Domains

Out of 8,577 newly registered .top domains, the top 5 registrars are:

1. NameSilo: 1,849 domains (21.6%)
2. Alibaba Cloud: 1,558 domains (18.2%)
3. Gname: 1,521 domains (17.7%)
4. Dynadot: 1,030 domains (12.0%)
5. Porkbun: 499 domains (5.8%)

Other registrars managed 24.7% of .top registrations, demonstrating strong competition among providers.

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d) Newly Registered .org Domains

The .org TLD recorded 7,354 registrations. The top 5 registrars are:

1. GoDaddy: 1,389 domains (18.9%)
2. Namecheap: 925 domains (12.6%)
3. Squarespace: 604 domains (8.2%)
4. Spaceship: 588 domains (8.0%)
5. Cloudflare: 508 domains (6.9%)

Other registrars collectively handled 45.4% of the registrations, showcasing a diverse market share.

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e) Newly Registered .net Domains

For 6,712 newly registered .net domains, the top 5 registrars are:

1. GoDaddy: 1,357 domains (20.2%)
2. Namecheap: 899 domains (13.4%)
3. Squarespace: 475 domains (7.1%)
4. Dynadot: 362 domains (5.4%)
5. Hostinger: 280 domains (4.2%)

Other registrars managed 49.7% of the registrations, demonstrating significant decentralization.

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3. Key Insights and Summary

• .com remains the dominant TLD, comprising over half of all newly registered domains.
• .xyz, .top, and .org continue to show growth, driven by competitive pricing and targeted marketing.
• GoDaddy and Namecheap are the leading registrars across multiple TLDs.
• Smaller registrars play a critical role, reflecting a diverse and competitive market landscape.

This analysis highlights the evolving domain registration trends and the ongoing competition among registrars. For more detailed insights or to access our comprehensive database, please visit ABTdomain.