Newly Registered Domains Report – Feb 25, 2025

On February 25, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 228,092 newly registered domains across 1,003 TLDs (Top-Level Domains), with registrations recorded on February 23, 24, and 25, 2025. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the distribution of popular TLDs and insights into the top-performing registrars for domain extensions like .com, .top, .xyz, .online, and .org.

1. Overall Analysis

Pie chart illustrating the distribution of newly registered domains by TLD on February 25, 2025. .com accounts for 57.5%, followed by .top at 5.3% and .xyz at 4.4%.

Among the 445 active TLDs, .com remains the most dominant, representing more than half of all registrations. Other TLDs such as .top, .xyz, and .online are also gaining traction, accounting for a combined share of over 12%.

.com: 131,138 domains (57.5%)
.top: 12,090 domains (5.3%)
.xyz: 10,015 domains (4.4%)
.org: 6,880 domains (3.0%)
.online: 6,420 domains (2.8%)
Other TLDs collectively accounted for 40,005 domains (17.5%).

While .com dominates the market, alternative TLDs like .top and .xyz continue to grow in popularity due to their flexibility and branding potential.

2. Top 5 TLDs

a) Newly Registered .com Domains

Pie chart showing the top 10 registrars for newly registered .com domains on February 25, 2025. GoDaddy leads with 22.2%, followed by Namecheap at 9.9%, Squarespace at 5.3%, and others.

For the 131,138 newly registered .com domains, the following registrars led the market:

GoDaddy: 29,143 domains (22.2%)
Namecheap: 13,036 domains (9.9%)
Squarespace: 6,929 domains (5.3%)
Hostinger: 6,654 domains (5.1%)
Alibaba Cloud: 6,587 domains (5.0%)
Other registrars collectively accounted for 46,831 domains (35.7%).

GoDaddy’s stronghold in the .com market reflects its global marketing reach and user-friendly domain management services. Namecheap also continues to grow its share, particularly among small businesses and individual entrepreneurs.

b) Newly Registered .top Domains

Pie chart showing the top registrars for newly registered .top domains on February 25, 2025. Namesilo dominates with 34.4%, followed by Gname at 17.8%, and others.

For the 12,090 newly registered .top domains, the top registrars were:

Namesilo: 4,158 domains (34.4%)
Gname: 2,149 domains (17.8%)
Dynadot: 1,356 domains (11.2%)
Chengdu West Dimension Digital Technology: 1,274 domains (10.5%)
Alibaba Cloud: 1,175 domains (9.7%)
Other registrars collectively accounted for 1,978 domains (16.4%).

Namesilo’s significant share in .top registrations highlights its focus on cost-effective solutions that attract budget-conscious users. The .top TLD continues to grow as an alternative for businesses seeking unique domain names in competitive industries.

c) Newly Registered .xyz Domains

Pie chart showing the top registrars for newly registered .xyz domains on February 25, 2025. GMO Internet leads with 20.5%, followed by Namecheap at 17.1%, and others.

For the 10,015 newly registered .xyz domains, the following registrars led the market:

GMO Internet: 2,056 domains (20.5%)
Namecheap: 1,710 domains (17.1%)
GoDaddy: 1,221 domains (12.2%)
Namesilo: 780 domains (7.8%)
Alibaba Cloud: 631 domains (6.3%)
Other registrars collectively accounted for 3,617 domains (36.1%).

The .xyz TLD continues to attract startups and tech innovators due to its modern and flexible branding potential. GMO Internet’s lead in this space reflects its strong presence in the Asian market, while Namecheap remains a popular choice for cost-conscious global users.

d) Newly Registered .online Domains

Pie chart showing the distribution of newly registered .online domains on February 25, 2025. GoDaddy leads with 16.2%, followed by Namecheap at 11.4%, and others.

For the 6,420 newly registered .online domains, the top registrars were:

GoDaddy: 1,041 domains (16.2%)
Namecheap: 732 domains (11.4%)
Reg: 632 domains (9.8%)
Hostinger: 561 domains (8.7%)
Network Solutions LLC: 341 domains (5.3%)
Other registrars collectively accounted for 3,113 domains (48.5%).

The .online TLD remains a strong choice for e-commerce businesses and content creators. GoDaddy’s dominance indicates its success in promoting .online domains to businesses, while Namecheap appeals to users looking for budget-friendly options.

e) Newly Registered .org Domains

Pie chart showing the top registrars for newly registered .org domains on February 25, 2025. GoDaddy holds 21.3%, followed by Namecheap at 14.5%, and others.

For the 6,880 newly registered .org domains, the top registrars were:

GoDaddy: 1,467 domains (21.3%)
Namecheap: 999 domains (14.5%)
Squarespace: 610 domains (8.9%)
Tucows: 406 domains (5.9%)
Cloudflare: 360 domains (5.2%)
Other registrars collectively accounted for 3,038 domains (44.2%).

The .org TLD remains a trusted choice for non-profits, educational institutions, and community organizations. GoDaddy’s leadership in .org registrations underscores its ability to cater to diverse customer segments, while Namecheap continues to grow its presence in this space.

3. Key Takeaways

The .com TLD remains the most dominant, accounting for 57.5% of all newly registered domains.
GoDaddy leads in .com, .org, and .online registrations, showcasing its market strength.
Namesilo dominates the .top domain market with a 34.4% share, followed by Gname.
GMO Internet leads in .xyz registrations with 20.5%, followed by Namecheap and GoDaddy.
The .org and .online TLDs are more evenly distributed among registrars, with GoDaddy and Namecheap leading in both categories.

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.