On March 25, 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
ABTdomain’s analysis on March 25, 2025, tracked activity across 1,000 TLDs and identified 452 TLDs with newly registered domains. The total number of newly registered domains recorded was 228,758, with most registrations occurring between March 23-25, 2025.
The distribution of newly registered domains by TLD shows clear market leaders:
- .com: 111,045 domains (48.5%)
- .xyz: 21,231 domains (9.3%)
- .top: 10,410 domains (4.6%)
- .org: 7,774 domains (3.4%)
- .online: 6,649 domains (2.9%)
- .site: 5,089 domains (2.2%)
- .store: 4,903 domains (2.1%)
- .info: 4,502 domains (2.0%)
- .net: 4,400 domains (1.9%)
- .sbs: 3,831 domains (1.7%)
The remaining TLDs collectively accounted for 48,924 domains (21.4% of the total). This demonstrates the continued dominance of .com in the domain registration landscape, with nearly half of all new registrations, while alternative TLDs like .xyz and .top maintain significant but smaller market shares.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 111,045 new .com domain registrations on March 25, 2025. These domains were registered on March 24, 2025, representing the largest share (48.5%) of all newly registered domains.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains were:
- Godaddy: 27,436 domains (24.7%)
- Namecheap: 15,556 domains (14.0%)
- Publicdomainregistry: 7,514 domains (6.8%)
- Squarespace: 6,781 domains (6.1%)
- Tucows: 4,618 domains (4.2%)
The distribution of .com registrations shows Godaddy maintaining a commanding lead in the market, capturing nearly a quarter of all new .com registrations. Namecheap holds a strong second position, while other registrars including Publicdomainregistry and Squarespace have established significant but smaller shares. The “Others” category, comprising numerous smaller registrars, collectively accounts for 30.4% of the market, indicating a fragmented competitive landscape beyond the leading players.
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 21,231 new .xyz domain registrations on March 25, 2025. These domains were registered between March 23-25, 2025, representing 9.3% of all newly registered domains.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains were:
- GMO Internet: 11,090 domains (52.2%)
- Spaceship: 3,444 domains (16.2%)
- Namecheap: 2,692 domains (12.7%)
- Godaddy: 984 domains (4.6%)
- Alibaba cloud: 556 domains (2.6%)
The .xyz TLD shows a highly concentrated market with GMO Internet dominating over half of all registrations. This represents a stark difference from the more balanced distribution seen in .com registrations. Spaceship and Namecheap hold significant secondary positions, while the “Others” category accounts for just 11.6% of registrations, highlighting the dominance of the top players in this TLD segment.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 10,410 new .top domain registrations on March 25, 2025. These domains were registered between March 23-25, 2025, representing 4.6% of all newly registered domains.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains were:
- Namesilo: 2,547 domains (24.5%)
- West.cn: 1,703 domains (16.4%)
- Gname: 1,672 domains (16.1%)
- Alibaba cloud: 1,139 domains (10.9%)
- Dynadot: 637 domains (6.1%)
The .top TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars, with Namesilo leading at nearly a quarter of all registrations. West.cn and Gname hold similar market shares, while Alibaba cloud maintains a significant presence. The “Others” category represents 26.1% of registrations, indicating a relatively competitive marketplace with opportunities for various registrars.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 7,774 new .org domain registrations on March 25, 2025. These domains were registered between March 23-25, 2025, representing 3.4% of all newly registered domains.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains were:
- Namecheap: 1,864 domains (24.0%)
- Godaddy: 1,297 domains (16.7%)
- Squarespace: 644 domains (8.3%)
- Tucows: 397 domains (5.1%)
- Dynadot: 391 domains (5.0%)
The distribution for .org TLD shows Namecheap leading the market with nearly a quarter of all registrations, followed by Godaddy with a significant share. The “Others” category accounts for a substantial 40.9% of registrations, indicating a fragmented market where numerous smaller registrars collectively control a large portion of .org registrations.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,649 new .online domain registrations on March 25, 2025. These domains were registered between March 23-25, 2025, representing 2.9% of all newly registered domains.
The top 5 registrars for .online domains were:
- Godaddy: 1,108 domains (16.7%)
- Namecheap: 975 domains (14.7%)
- Reg: 587 domains (8.8%)
- Hostinger: 527 domains (7.9%)
- Networksolutions: 482 domains (7.2%)
The .online TLD shows a diverse market where no single registrar dominates the landscape. While Godaddy and Namecheap hold the top positions, their market shares are more modest compared to other TLDs. The “Others” category represents 44.7% of all registrations, indicating a highly fragmented market where smaller registrars collectively control nearly half of all .online registrations.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration market, accounting for 48.5% of all newly registered domains on March 25, 2025.
- Alternative TLDs such as .xyz (9.3%), .top (4.6%), .org (3.4%), and .online (2.9%) maintain significant but notably smaller market shares.
- Registrar market leadership varies significantly by TLD: Godaddy leads in .com and .online, GMO Internet dominates .xyz, Namesilo leads .top, and Namecheap leads .org registrations.
- The .xyz TLD shows the most concentrated registrar distribution, with GMO Internet controlling 52.2% of registrations.
- The .online TLD demonstrates the most fragmented market, with “Others” accounting for 44.7% of registrations.
- A total of 228,758 new domains were registered across 452 active TLDs on March 25, 2025, highlighting the continued growth and diversity of the domain registration landscape.
*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.