On April 1, 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 analyzed 1000 TLDs and found 452 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 201,019 newly registered domains. The distribution of these registrations reveals that .com continues to dominate the market, accounting for more than half of all new registrations.
The top 10 TLDs by new domain registration volume are:
- .com: 104,847 domains (52.2%)
- .top: 12,517 domains (6.2%)
- .org: 6,919 domains (3.4%)
- .xyz: 6,542 domains (3.3%)
- .online: 6,142 domains (3.1%)
- .store: 4,815 domains (2.4%)
- .net: 4,633 domains (2.3%)
- .info: 4,590 domains (2.3%)
- .sbs: 4,305 domains (2.1%)
- .site: 4,281 domains (2.1%)
Other TLDs collectively account for 41,428 domains, representing 20.6% of all new registrations. This data highlights the continued dominance of .com in the domain market, while alternative TLDs like .top, .org, and .xyz maintain significant market shares.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On April 1, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 104,847 .com newly registered domains. These registrations were completed on March 31, 2025, showing strong ongoing demand for the most popular TLD.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains were:
- Godaddy: 22,065 domains (21.0%)
- Namecheap: 12,130 domains (11.6%)
- Publicdomainregistry: 7,706 domains (7.3%)
- Squarespace: 6,691 domains (6.4%)
- Dynadot: 5,972 domains (5.7%)
The .com market shows a diverse registrar landscape with Godaddy maintaining a clear lead. While the top 5 registrars collectively handle 52% of all .com registrations, the remaining 48% is distributed among numerous other registrars, indicating a competitive marketplace.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 12,517 .top newly registered domains on April 1, 2025. These domains were registered primarily on March 30-31, 2025, and April 1, 2025, showing consistent registration activity for this TLD.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains were:
- Namesilo: 2,592 domains (20.7%)
- West.cn: 2,036 domains (16.3%)
- Wdomain: 1,993 domains (15.9%)
- Gname: 1,774 domains (14.2%)
- Alibaba cloud: 1,318 domains (10.5%)
The .top TLD market shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to .com, with Namesilo leading at 20.7%. It’s notable that Chinese registrars (West.cn, Wdomain, Gname, and Alibaba Cloud) collectively dominate the .top market, suggesting strong popularity in the Asian market.
c) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,919 .org newly registered domains on April 1, 2025. These registrations occurred on March 30-31, 2025, and April 1, 2025, maintaining steady growth for this popular TLD for organizations.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains were:
- Godaddy: 1,246 domains (18.0%)
- Namecheap: 1,167 domains (16.9%)
- Squarespace: 686 domains (9.9%)
- Tucows: 426 domains (6.2%)
- Dynadot: 384 domains (5.5%)
The .org domain market shows a competitive landscape with Godaddy and Namecheap nearly tied for market leadership. Together, the top 5 registrars account for 56.5% of all .org registrations, while the remaining 43.5% is distributed among various other registrars.
d) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,542 .xyz newly registered domains on April 1, 2025. These domains were registered across the period of March 30-31, 2025, and April 1, 2025, showing consistent interest in this versatile TLD.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains were:
- Alibaba cloud: 1,662 domains (25.4%)
- Namecheap: 1,349 domains (20.6%)
- Godaddy: 928 domains (14.2%)
- Namesilo: 458 domains (7.0%)
- Spaceship: 246 domains (3.8%)
The .xyz TLD market shows interesting dynamics with Alibaba Cloud taking the lead, followed closely by Namecheap. This suggests strong adoption in both Asian and Western markets. Together, the top 5 registrars handle 71% of all .xyz registrations, indicating a relatively concentrated market.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,142 .online newly registered domains on April 1, 2025. These domains were registered on April 1, 2025, as well as March 30-31, 2025, demonstrating growing interest in this descriptive TLD.
The top 5 registrars for .online domains were:
- Godaddy: 927 domains (15.1%)
- Namecheap: 912 domains (14.8%)
- Reg: 668 domains (10.9%)
- Hostinger: 571 domains (9.3%)
- Tucows: 283 domains (4.6%)
The .online domain market displays a relatively fragmented distribution with no registrar holding a dominant position. Godaddy and Namecheap are nearly tied for market leadership, while “Others” account for 45.3% of registrations, indicating significant diversification among smaller registrars.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD maintains overwhelming dominance in the domain registration market, accounting for 52.2% (104,847) of all newly registered domains.
- The top 5 TLDs (.com, .top, .org, .xyz, and .online) collectively represent 68.2% of all new domain registrations.
- Godaddy maintains leadership in the .com and .org markets, while different registrars lead in other TLDs (Namesilo for .top, Alibaba Cloud for .xyz).
- Chinese registrars show strong presence in the .top and .xyz markets, indicating significant regional preferences.
- The .online TLD shows the most evenly distributed registrar market share, suggesting a more competitive landscape.
- A total of 201,019 domains were registered across 452 active TLDs on April 1, 2025, demonstrating the continued robustness of the domain registration market.
*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.