On April 3, 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 of newly registered domains on April 3, 2025, revealed a total of 227,857 domains registered across 448 TLDs. The data shows a clear dominance of the .com TLD, which accounts for nearly half of all new registrations. The distribution of newly registered domains demonstrates the continued preference for traditional TLDs while also showing growing interest in alternative extensions.
The top 10 TLDs by volume of newly registered domains are:
- .com: 105,609 domains (46.3%)
- .xyz: 15,103 domains (6.6%)
- .top: 12,343 domains (5.4%)
- .online: 9,137 domains (4.0%)
- .org: 8,300 domains (3.6%)
- .shop: 7,515 domains (3.3%)
- .info: 6,526 domains (2.9%)
- .net: 6,221 domains (2.7%)
- .sbs: 5,076 domains (2.2%)
- .site: 4,874 domains (2.1%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 47,153 domains (20.7% of the total). Most of these domains were registered between April 1-3, 2025, indicating a consistent registration pattern over this short period.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On April 3, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 105,609 newly registered .com domains, representing 46.3% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered on April 2, 2025, highlighting the continued popularity and demand for .com domains in the global market.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains are:
- GoDaddy: 24,696 domains (23.4%)
- Namecheap: 12,268 domains (11.6%)
- Squarespace: 7,135 domains (6.8%)
- Hostinger: 6,111 domains (5.8%)
- Tucows: 4,703 domains (4.5%)
The .com registrar market shows GoDaddy maintaining a strong lead with nearly a quarter of all new .com registrations. Notably, the “Others” category accounts for 33.3% of registrations, indicating a diverse and competitive landscape beyond the top 10 registrars shown in the chart. Other significant players include Dynadot (4.0%), Wix (3.1%), GMO Internet (2.7%), Alibaba Cloud (2.7%), and Cloudflare (2.1%).
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 15,103 newly registered .xyz domains on April 3, 2025, making it the second most popular TLD with 6.6% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered between April 1-3, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains are:
- GMO Internet: 8,019 domains (53.1%)
- Namecheap: 1,295 domains (8.6%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,145 domains (7.6%)
- GoDaddy: 1,042 domains (6.9%)
- Namesilo: 634 domains (4.2%)
The .xyz TLD shows a dramatically different distribution pattern compared to .com, with GMO Internet dominating the market with over half of all new registrations. This suggests a strategic focus on .xyz domains by GMO Internet or popularity of this TLD in markets where GMO Internet has a strong presence. The remaining registrars hold significantly smaller market shares, with “Others” accounting for 19.7% of registrations.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 12,343 newly registered .top domains on April 3, 2025, positioning it as the third most popular TLD with 5.4% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered between April 1-3, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains are:
- Namesilo: 2,393 domains (19.4%)
- West.cn: 1,803 domains (14.6%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,736 domains (14.1%)
- Gname: 1,355 domains (11.0%)
- GoDaddy.com: 1,183 domains (9.6%)
The .top TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars, with no single company dominating the market. Namesilo leads with 19.4%, followed closely by Chinese registrars West.cn and Alibaba Cloud. This suggests strong adoption of .top domains in the Chinese market. The “Others” category accounts for 31.4% of registrations, indicating a diverse competitive landscape.
d) .online Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 9,137 newly registered .online domains on April 3, 2025, making it the fourth most popular TLD with 4.0% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered between April 1-3, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .online domains are:
- Crazydomains: 2,422 domains (26.5%)
- GoDaddy: 1,096 domains (12.0%)
- Namecheap: 1,021 domains (11.2%)
- Reg: 750 domains (8.2%)
- Hostinger: 593 domains (6.5%)
Crazydomains emerges as the clear leader in .online domain registrations with over a quarter of the market share. This represents a significant deviation from the registrar distribution patterns seen with other TLDs. The “Others” category accounts for 35.6% of registrations, suggesting that while Crazydomains dominates, there remains substantial competition from smaller registrars not individually represented in the top 5.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 8,300 newly registered .org domains on April 3, 2025, making it the fifth most popular TLD with 3.6% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered between April 1-3, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains are:
- Namecheap: 1,727 domains (20.8%)
- GoDaddy: 1,329 domains (16.0%)
- Squarespace: 738 domains (8.9%)
- Gname: 606 domains (7.3%)
- Tucows: 418 domains (5.0%)
The .org TLD shows Namecheap leading the market, followed closely by GoDaddy. Together, these two registrars account for over a third of all new .org registrations. The “Others” category represents a significant 42.0% of the market, indicating a highly fragmented landscape with many smaller registrars collectively handling a large portion of .org registrations.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for 46.3% of all newly registered domains (105,609 out of 227,857).
- Alternative TLDs like .xyz (6.6%), .top (5.4%), .online (4.0%), and .org (3.6%) collectively represent a significant portion of the market, demonstrating growing diversification in domain choices.
- GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar for .com domains with 23.4% market share, while also showing strong presence across other TLDs.
- GMO Internet demonstrates remarkable dominance in the .xyz TLD space with 53.1% of all new registrations.
- The .top TLD shows strong adoption among Chinese registrars (West.cn and Alibaba Cloud), suggesting regional popularity.
- Crazydomains emerges as a specialist in .online domains with 26.5% market share.
- Namecheap shows strong performance across multiple TLDs, leading in .org registrations (20.8%) and maintaining significant presence in .com, .xyz, and .online.
- Regional preferences are evident in the data, with certain registrars showing stronger performance in specific TLDs.
*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.