On April 7, 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
According to the latest data from ABTdomain, a total of 136,309 newly registered domains were recorded across 419 active TLDs (out of 993 TLDs analyzed). The distribution reveals that .com continues to dominate the market with nearly half of all new registrations.
The top 10 TLDs by volume of newly registered domains are:
- .com: 61,085 domains (44.8%)
- .xyz: 11,957 domains (8.8%)
- .top: 8,074 domains (5.9%)
- .org: 5,102 domains (3.7%)
- .net: 4,784 domains (3.5%)
- .online: 4,045 domains (3.0%)
- .store: 3,354 domains (2.5%)
- .site: 3,347 domains (2.5%)
- .sbs: 3,315 domains (2.4%)
- .cfd: 2,501 domains (1.8%)
The data shows that while traditional TLDs like .com, .org, and .net maintain strong positions, newer TLDs such as .xyz, .top, and .online are gaining significant traction in the domain registration landscape. The remaining TLDs collectively account for 21.1% of all newly registered domains, highlighting the diverse range of options available to domain registrants.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On April 7, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 61,085 .com newly registered domains, accounting for 44.8% of all new domain registrations. These domains were primarily registered on April 6, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .com newly registered domains are:
- GoDaddy: 13,584 domains (22.2%)
- Namecheap: 8,395 domains (13.7%)
- Hostinger: 4,597 domains (7.5%)
- Squarespace: 4,206 domains (6.9%)
- Tucows: 3,014 domains (4.9%)
GoDaddy maintains a strong lead in the .com registration market, capturing over one-fifth of all new .com registrations. Namecheap follows at a significant distance, while the remaining registrars show a more gradual distribution. Collectively, other registrars account for 31.2% of new .com registrations, indicating a competitive but concentrated market where smaller registrars still capture a substantial portion of new business.
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 11,957 .xyz newly registered domains on April 7, 2025, representing 8.8% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered between April 5-7, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz newly registered domains are:
- GMO Internet: 6,543 domains (54.7%)
- Namecheap: 1,381 domains (11.5%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 893 domains (7.5%)
- GoDaddy: 770 domains (6.4%)
- Dynadot: 335 domains (2.8%)
The .xyz TLD shows a highly concentrated registrar market with GMO Internet dominating with over half of all new registrations. This represents a stark contrast to the more distributed .com market. Namecheap holds a distant second position, while Alibaba Cloud’s strong presence indicates significant adoption in Asian markets. The remaining 17% is distributed among other registrars, showing limited market share for smaller players in the .xyz space.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
On April 7, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 8,074 .top newly registered domains, representing 5.9% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered between April 5-7, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .top newly registered domains are:
- West.cn: 1,806 domains (22.4%)
- Namesilo: 1,159 domains (14.4%)
- Dynadot: 1,030 domains (12.8%)
- Gname: 1,005 domains (12.4%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 876 domains (10.8%)
The .top TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to .xyz, though West.cn maintains a clear lead. The strong presence of West.cn and Alibaba Cloud suggests significant popularity in Chinese markets. The top five registrars account for 72.8% of all .top registrations, with the remaining 27.2% distributed among other registrars, indicating moderate market concentration.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 5,102 .org newly registered domains on April 7, 2025, representing 3.7% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered between April 5-7, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org newly registered domains are:
- Namecheap: 877 domains (17.2%)
- GoDaddy: 813 domains (15.9%)
- Squarespace: 501 domains (9.8%)
- Ionos: 364 domains (7.1%)
- Tucows: 283 domains (5.5%)
The .org TLD exhibits a more competitive landscape with Namecheap slightly leading GoDaddy in new registrations. The relatively smaller gap between the top registrars suggests a more mature and balanced market for this established TLD. The presence of Squarespace indicates strong adoption among organizational and non-profit websites. A substantial 44.4% of registrations come from other registrars, demonstrating a healthy competitive environment in the .org space.
e) .net Newly Registered Domains
On April 7, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 4,784 .net newly registered domains, accounting for 3.5% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered between April 5-6, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .net newly registered domains are:
- GoDaddy: 1,006 domains (21.0%)
- Namecheap: 672 domains (14.0%)
- Squarespace: 422 domains (8.8%)
- Gname: 308 domains (6.4%)
- Hostinger: 193 domains (4.0%)
The distribution pattern for .net domains shows similarities to the .com market, with GoDaddy maintaining leadership position followed by Namecheap. However, a substantial 45.6% of registrations are handled by registrars outside the top 5, indicating a highly fragmented market where smaller registrars collectively hold significant market share. The presence of Squarespace in third position suggests continued growth in their domain registration business across multiple TLDs.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the newly registered domains landscape with 44.8% market share, followed by .xyz (8.8%) and .top (5.9%).
- GoDaddy maintains market leadership in traditional TLDs (.com and .net), while specialty registrars dominate specific TLDs (GMO Internet for .xyz and West.cn for .top).
- Namecheap demonstrates consistent performance across all major TLDs, achieving top position for .org registrations and strong secondary positions in most other TLDs.
- Asian registrars show significant strength in certain TLDs, particularly .top and .xyz, indicating regional preferences in domain selection.
- Squarespace is emerging as a significant player in the domain registration market, securing top 5 positions across multiple major TLDs.
- The total volume of 136,309 newly registered domains across 419 active TLDs indicates robust ongoing growth in 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.