On April 19, 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 997 TLDs and found 443 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 187,518 newly registered domains across the global internet. The .com TLD continues to dominate the market with a commanding 47.7% share, accounting for 89,494 new registrations.
- .com: 89,494 domains (47.7%)
- .top: 15,959 domains (8.5%)
- .net: 7,432 domains (4.0%)
- .org: 7,314 domains (3.9%)
- .xyz: 6,896 domains (3.7%)
- .info: 6,164 domains (3.3%)
- .online: 5,447 domains (2.9%)
- .store: 4,314 domains (2.3%)
- .site: 3,320 domains (1.8%)
- .sbs: 3,170 domains (1.7%)
The data reveals that while .com maintains its long-standing dominance, alternative TLDs like .top and .xyz continue to gain traction. The top 10 TLDs account for nearly 80% of all new registrations, with the remaining 20.3% distributed across 433 other TLDs.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
With 89,494 newly registered domains on April 19, 2025, .com remains the most popular TLD choice for domain registrants. These registrations represent almost half (47.7%) of all new domains registered globally during this period.
- GoDaddy: 19,998 domains (22.3%)
- Namecheap: 9,999 domains (11.2%)
- Dynadot: 6,624 domains (7.4%)
- Squarespace: 5,689 domains (6.4%)
- Hostinger: 5,265 domains (5.9%)
GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar for .com domains with over 22% market share. The top 5 registrars together account for over 53% of all new .com registrations, indicating a competitive but somewhat consolidated market. The “Others” category, representing numerous smaller registrars, collectively handles 32.5% of .com registrations.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD registered 15,959 new domains on April 19, 2025, securing its position as the second most popular TLD with 8.5% of the global market share for new registrations.
- Namesilo: 6,701 domains (42.0%)
- West.cn: 2,267 domains (14.2%)
- Gname: 1,382 domains (8.7%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,368 domains (8.6%)
- Wdomain: 1,196 domains (7.5%)
The .top TLD market shows significant concentration with Namesilo dominating the landscape with 42% of all new registrations. Chinese registrars, including West.cn, Alibaba Cloud, and others, collectively hold a substantial portion of the market. The top 5 registrars account for 81% of all new .top registrations.
c) .net Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 7,432 .net newly registered domains on April 19, 2025, representing 4.0% of the global new registration market share.
- GoDaddy: 1,410 domains (19.0%)
- Gdntcl: 1,021 domains (13.7%)
- Namecheap: 826 domains (11.1%)
- Squarespace: 480 domains (6.5%)
- Namesilo: 239 domains (3.2%)
The .net TLD shows a less concentrated market compared to some other TLDs, with 46.5% of domains registered through various smaller registrars outside the top 5. GoDaddy leads the market with 19% share, while traditional players like Namecheap maintain significant presence. The combined market share of the top 3 registrars is approximately 44%.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
On April 19, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 7,314 newly registered .org domains, accounting for 3.9% of all new domain registrations globally.
- Namecheap: 1,518 domains (20.8%)
- GoDaddy: 1,152 domains (15.8%)
- Squarespace: 603 domains (8.2%)
- Ionos: 511 domains (7.0%)
- Porkbun: 415 domains (5.7%)
Unlike other TLDs, Namecheap leads the .org domain registrations with a 20.8% market share, followed by GoDaddy with 15.8%. The .org TLD shows a particularly diverse market with 42.6% of registrations handled by registrars outside the top 5. This suggests that the .org TLD, often associated with non-profit organizations, attracts a wide variety of registrars catering to different market segments.
e) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,896 new .xyz domain registrations on April 19, 2025, representing 3.7% of the global new domain registration market.
- GoDaddy: 1,668 domains (24.2%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,048 domains (15.2%)
- Namecheap: 756 domains (11.0%)
- Atak Domain: 434 domains (6.3%)
- West.cn: 337 domains (4.9%)
GoDaddy dominates the .xyz TLD with a 24.2% market share. Notably, Alibaba Cloud has a strong presence in this space with 15.2% of registrations, reflecting the popularity of .xyz domains in the Asian market. The top 5 registrars account for 61.5% of all new .xyz registrations, while 38.5% are distributed among other registrars, showing a moderately concentrated market.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain market with 47.7% of all new registrations, reinforcing its status as the preferred choice for most domain registrants.
- Alternative TLDs like .top (8.5%) and .xyz (3.7%) have established significant market presence, especially in specific regional markets.
- GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar across multiple TLDs, particularly in the .com (22.3%) and .xyz (24.2%) spaces.
- Registrar preferences vary significantly by TLD, with Namesilo dominating .top (42.0%) and Namecheap leading .org (20.8%).
- Chinese registrars, including Alibaba Cloud and West.cn, show strong presence across multiple TLDs, particularly in .top and .xyz domains.
- The market for .org domains appears more fragmented, with 42.6% of registrations handled by registrars outside the top 5.
- Of the 187,518 newly registered domains on April 19, 2025, the top 5 TLDs (.com, .top, .net, .org, and .xyz) account for nearly 68% of all registrations.
*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.