On April 8, 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 April 8, 2025, revealed a total of 221,215 newly registered domains across 456 different TLDs. The data shows that .com continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for over half of all new registrations. The top 10 TLDs represent a significant portion of the market, with various specialized extensions gaining popularity among registrants.
- .com: 113,814 domains (51.4% of total registrations)
- .top: 15,088 domains (6.8% of total registrations)
- .xyz: 11,522 domains (5.2% of total registrations)
- .org: 7,243 domains (3.3% of total registrations)
- .online: 6,466 domains (2.9% of total registrations)
- .sbs: 5,122 domains (2.3% of total registrations)
- .site: 4,993 domains (2.3% of total registrations)
- .store: 4,573 domains (2.1% of total registrations)
- .info: 4,542 domains (2.1% of total registrations)
- .net: 4,213 domains (1.9% of total registrations)
The remaining 43,639 domains were distributed across 446 other TLDs, accounting for 19.7% of total registrations. Most of these domains were registered between April 6 and April 8, 2025, indicating a consistent registration pattern over this three-day period.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD remains the undisputed leader in domain registrations, with 113,814 new domains recorded on April 8, 2025. These domains were registered on April 7, 2025, showing a significant single-day registration volume for this popular TLD.
- GoDaddy: 12,910 domains (11.3% market share)
- 146.0: 12,439 domains (10.9% market share)
- Namecheap: 7,263 domains (6.4% market share)
- 1068.0: 7,252 domains (6.4% market share)
- Squarespace: 3,436 domains (3.0% market share)
The registrar market for .com domains shows a relatively diversified landscape, with no single registrar dominating the space. GoDaddy and 146.0 each capture approximately 11% of new registrations, while the majority (49.9%) of domains are distributed among numerous smaller registrars grouped as “Others” with a total of 56,775 domains. This suggests a competitive market with many players actively participating in .com registrations.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD holds the second position with 15,088 newly registered domains on April 8, 2025. These domains were registered between April 6 and April 7, 2025, showing consistent interest in this TLD.
- Namesilo: 3,678 domains (24.4% market share)
- Gname: 2,753 domains (18.2% market share)
- West.cn: 1,915 domains (12.7% market share)
- Dynadot: 1,575 domains (10.4% market share)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,484 domains (9.8% market share)
The .top TLD market shows a more concentrated distribution pattern compared to .com, with Namesilo leading at 24.4% market share. The top 5 registrars collectively account for 75.6% of all new .top domain registrations, indicating a less fragmented market. Interestingly, the “Others” category also represents 24.4% of registrations with 3,683 domains, showing that while the top registrars have significant market presence, there remains opportunity for smaller players in the .top space.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD secured the third position with 11,522 newly registered domains on April 8, 2025. These registrations occurred between April 6 and April 7, 2025, demonstrating the continuing popularity of this versatile TLD.
- GoDaddy: 2,643 domains (22.9% market share)
- GMO Internet: 2,508 domains (21.8% market share)
- Namecheap: 1,556 domains (13.5% market share)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,096 domains (9.5% market share)
- Dynadot: 657 domains (5.7% market share)
The .xyz TLD shows a relatively concentrated market with GoDaddy and GMO Internet together accounting for nearly 45% of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars handle 73.4% of all new .xyz domains, while the remaining 26.6% (3,062 domains) are distributed among other registrars. This suggests that while the market has clear leaders, there is still significant activity among smaller registrars in the .xyz space.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD ranks fourth with 7,243 newly registered domains on April 8, 2025. These domains were registered between April 6 and April 8, 2025, showing steady registration activity for this established TLD popular among organizations.
- GoDaddy: 1,241 domains (17.1% market share)
- Namecheap: 1,212 domains (16.7% market share)
- Squarespace: 658 domains (9.1% market share)
- Ionos: 491 domains (6.8% market share)
- Tucows: 410 domains (5.7% market share)
The registrar distribution for .org domains shows a moderately concentrated market with GoDaddy and Namecheap in close competition for the lead position. Combined, the top 5 registrars handle 55.4% of all new .org registrations, while the remaining 44.6% (3,231 domains) are managed by other registrars. This indicates a relatively balanced market with significant competition among registrars for .org domains.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
The .online TLD completes the top 5 with 6,466 newly registered domains on April 8, 2025. These domains were registered between April 6 and April 8, 2025, showcasing the growing popularity of this descriptive TLD.
- GoDaddy: 993 domains (15.4% market share)
- Namecheap: 744 domains (11.5% market share)
- Reg: 702 domains (10.9% market share)
- Hostinger: 670 domains (10.4% market share)
- Network Solutions LLC: 540 domains (8.4% market share)
The .online TLD presents a somewhat fragmented market with GoDaddy leading at 15.4%, followed by several registrars with similar market shares. Collectively, the top 5 registrars account for 56.4% of all new .online registrations, while the remaining 43.6% (2,817 domains) are distributed among other registrars. This suggests a competitive marketplace with multiple registrars actively promoting .online domains.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for 51.4% of all newly registered domains, followed by .top (6.8%) and .xyz (5.2%).
- GoDaddy maintains a strong presence across multiple TLDs, leading in .com, .xyz, .org, and .online registrations.
- The .top TLD shows a unique registrar distribution, with Namesilo taking the lead position rather than the more traditional global registrars.
- Namecheap demonstrates consistent performance across all top 5 TLDs, securing a position among the top 5 registrars in each category.
- Regional registrars like West.cn and Gname show significant market share in the .top TLD, indicating geographic preferences for certain extensions.
- The registrar market for .com is the most fragmented, with 49.9% of registrations distributed among numerous smaller registrars.
- Alibaba Cloud has established a notable presence in both .top and .xyz markets, reflecting growing influence of cloud providers in the domain registration space.
*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.