On April 21, 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 data from April 21, 2025 reveals a total of 127,692 newly registered domains across 387 TLDs. The distribution shows a clear dominance of traditional and established TLDs, with .com maintaining its leadership position.
- .com: 58,443 domains (45.8%)
- .top: 10,186 domains (8.0%)
- .online: 5,311 domains (4.2%)
- .xyz: 4,888 domains (3.8%)
- .org: 4,849 domains (3.8%)
- .sbs: 4,647 domains (3.6%)
- .net: 4,400 domains (3.4%)
- .store: 3,415 domains (2.7%)
- .work: 3,210 domains (2.5%)
- .info: 2,869 domains (2.2%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 25,474 domains, representing approximately 19.9% of all new registrations. These statistics demonstrate that while .com continues to be the preferred choice for domain registrations, alternative TLDs like .top, .online, and .xyz are gaining significant traction in the market.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On April 21, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 58,443 newly registered .com domains, representing 45.8% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered on April 20, 2025.
- Godaddy: 13,993 domains (23.9%)
- Namecheap: 6,597 domains (11.3%)
- Hostinger: 4,226 domains (7.2%)
- Squarespace: 3,780 domains (6.5%)
- Tucows: 2,752 domains (4.7%)
Other notable registrars include Dynadot (4.2%), Ename (3.2%), Wix (2.6%), Cloudflare (2.3%), and Ionos (2.3%). The remaining registrars collectively account for 18,503 domains (31.7%). The data shows that while Godaddy maintains a commanding lead in the .com registration market, the competition is quite fragmented with numerous registrars battling for market share.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 10,186 newly registered .top domains on April 21, 2025, accounting for 8.0% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered on April 19-20, 2025.
- West.cn: 2,160 domains (21.2%)
- GoDaddy.com: 1,972 domains (19.4%)
- Gname: 1,159 domains (11.4%)
- Dynadot: 1,059 domains (10.4%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 913 domains (9.0%)
The remaining registrars account for 2,923 domains (28.7%). The .top TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars, with West.cn and GoDaddy.com being the primary players. Notably, Chinese registrars like West.cn, Gname, and Alibaba Cloud have a strong presence in this market segment, reflecting the popularity of the .top TLD in the Asian market.
c) .online Newly Registered Domains
On April 21, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 5,311 newly registered .online domains, representing 4.2% of total domain registrations. These domains were registered on April 19-21, 2025.
- Spaceship: 1,156 domains (21.8%)
- Godaddy: 644 domains (12.1%)
- Namecheap: 595 domains (11.2%)
- Reg: 414 domains (7.8%)
- Hostinger: 386 domains (7.3%)
Other registrars collectively account for 2,116 domains (39.8%). The .online TLD market shows Spaceship as the clear leader, with a significant gap between it and the next competitors. The relatively high percentage of registrations through “Others” suggests that this TLD has a diverse registrar ecosystem with many smaller players involved.
d) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 4,888 newly registered .xyz domains on April 21, 2025, accounting for 3.8% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered on April 19-20, 2025.
- Alibaba Cloud: 923 domains (18.9%)
- Godaddy: 893 domains (18.3%)
- Dynadot: 620 domains (12.7%)
- Namecheap: 580 domains (11.9%)
- Namesilo: 265 domains (5.4%)
The remaining registrars account for 1,607 domains (32.9%). The .xyz TLD shows a more even distribution among the top registrars, with Alibaba Cloud and Godaddy neck-and-neck for market leadership. The strong presence of Alibaba Cloud indicates significant adoption of .xyz domains in the Asian market, while the overall distribution suggests this TLD appeals to a global audience across various registrars.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
On April 21, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 4,849 newly registered .org domains, representing 3.8% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered on April 19-20, 2025.
- Namecheap: 815 domains (16.8%)
- Godaddy: 687 domains (14.2%)
- Squarespace: 367 domains (7.6%)
- Ionos: 351 domains (7.2%)
- Above: 312 domains (6.4%)
Other registrars collectively account for 2,317 domains (47.8%). The .org TLD shows Namecheap and Godaddy as the primary players, though they command a smaller market share compared to other TLDs. The high percentage of registrations through “Others” (47.8%) indicates a highly fragmented market with many smaller registrars participating in the .org registration space, reflecting the diverse nature of organizations and non-profits that typically use this domain extension.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for 45.8% of all newly registered domains.
- Alternative TLDs such as .top (8.0%), .online (4.2%), .xyz (3.8%), and .org (3.8%) show significant adoption rates, reflecting the diversification of the domain market.
- Godaddy maintains strong leadership across multiple TLDs, particularly in the .com space where it holds a 23.9% market share.
- Regional registrars show strength in specific TLDs: West.cn and other Chinese registrars dominate in .top registrations, while Alibaba Cloud leads in .xyz registrations.
- The .org TLD shows the most fragmented registrar distribution, with nearly half of all registrations spread across numerous smaller registrars.
- Spaceship demonstrates significant specialization in the .online TLD, capturing 21.8% of registrations in this space.
- Namecheap shows consistent performance across all top 5 TLDs, positioning itself as a versatile competitor 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.