On May 2, 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
The data collected on May 2, 2025 shows that ABTdomain analyzed 995 TLDs and found 459 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 189,690 newly registered domains. The .com TLD continues to dominate the market with more than half of all new registrations.
- .com: 102,974 domains (54.3%)
- .top: 15,615 domains (8.2%)
- .org: 6,683 domains (3.5%)
- .net: 6,614 domains (3.5%)
- .xyz: 6,461 domains (3.4%)
- .online: 5,219 domains (2.8%)
- .store: 4,506 domains (2.4%)
- .info: 3,935 domains (2.1%)
- .sbs: 3,729 domains (2.0%)
- .site: 3,411 domains (1.8%)
The top 10 TLDs account for 83.9% of all newly registered domains, with other TLDs collectively representing 16.1% (30,543 domains). This distribution pattern highlights the continued dominance of traditional gTLDs (.com, .org, .net) alongside the growing popularity of newer TLDs like .top, .xyz, and .online.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 102,974 .com newly registered domains on May 2, 2025. All these domains were registered on May 1, 2025, representing over half (54.3%) of all new domain registrations in the analyzed period.
- Godaddy: 23,743 domains (23.1%)
- Namecheap: 12,683 domains (12.3%)
- Squarespace: 6,470 domains (6.3%)
- Hostinger: 5,647 domains (5.5%)
- Gname: 4,487 domains (4.4%)
The registrar distribution for .com domains shows Godaddy maintaining a commanding lead with nearly a quarter of all new .com registrations. The top five registrars account for 51.6% of new .com domains, while other registrars collectively handle 48.4% of registrations. This indicates a relatively competitive market despite Godaddy’s significant market share.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 15,615 .top newly registered domains on May 2, 2025. All these domains were registered on May 2, 2025, as well as May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025, making up 8.2% of all new domain registrations.
- Namesilo: 5,937 domains (38.0%)
- West.cn: 3,273 domains (21.0%)
- Gname: 1,734 domains (11.1%)
- Alibaba cloud: 1,170 domains (7.5%)
- WDomain.Com: 972 domains (6.2%)
The .top TLD shows a different registrar landscape compared to .com, with Namesilo emerging as the dominant registrar with 38% market share. Chinese registrars like West.cn and Alibaba cloud have a strong presence in this TLD. The top 5 registrars collectively manage 83.8% of .top new registrations, indicating a more concentrated market than the .com TLD.
c) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,683 .org newly registered domains on May 2, 2025. All the domains were registered on May 2, 2025, as well as May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025, representing 3.5% of all new domain registrations.
- Godaddy: 1,270 domains (19.0%)
- Namecheap: 1,258 domains (18.8%)
- Squarespace: 685 domains (10.2%)
- Ionos: 467 domains (7.0%)
- Tucows: 362 domains (5.4%)
The registrar distribution for .org domains shows a close competition between Godaddy and Namecheap, with just a 0.2% difference in market share. Together, the top 5 registrars account for 60.5% of new .org domain registrations. This indicates a slightly more balanced market with multiple significant players, though “Others” still represent a substantial 39.5% of registrations.
d) .net Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,614 .net newly registered domains on May 2, 2025. All these domains were registered on April 30, 2025 and May 1, 2025, representing 3.5% of all new domain registrations.
- Godaddy: 1,788 domains (27.0%)
- Namecheap: 849 domains (12.8%)
- Squarespace: 508 domains (7.7%)
- Gname: 252 domains (3.8%)
- Tucows: 208 domains (3.1%)
For .net domains, Godaddy maintains a strong lead with 27% of the market share, more than double that of its closest competitor, Namecheap. The top 5 registrars account for 54.5% of new .net registrations, while “Others” represent a significant 45.5%. This suggests a market where smaller registrars collectively play a substantial role despite the dominance of major players.
e) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,461 .xyz newly registered domains on May 2, 2025. All these domains were registered on May 2, 2025, as well as May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025, accounting for 3.4% of all new domain registrations.
- Godaddy: 2,006 domains (31.0%)
- Namecheap: 885 domains (13.7%)
- Alibaba cloud: 740 domains (11.5%)
- Dynadot: 677 domains (10.5%)
- Namesilo: 323 domains (5.0%)
The .xyz TLD shows a strong dominance by Godaddy with 31% market share, followed by Namecheap with 13.7%. It’s notable that Alibaba cloud has a significant presence in this TLD as well, controlling 11.5% of new registrations. The top 5 registrars collectively manage 71.7% of new .xyz registrations, indicating a relatively concentrated market for this popular alternative TLD.
3. Key Takeaways
- The domain registration market continues to be dominated by .com, which accounts for 54.3% of all newly registered domains (102,974 domains).
- The top 10 TLDs (.com, .top, .org, .net, .xyz, .online, .store, .info, .sbs, and .site) represent 83.9% of all new domain registrations.
- Godaddy maintains a leading position across most major TLDs, particularly in .com (23.1%), .net (27.0%), and .xyz (31.0%).
- Namecheap emerges as a strong second player in most TLDs, with particularly close competition in the .org space (18.8% vs Godaddy’s 19.0%).
- The .top TLD shows a distinct registrar landscape, with Namesilo (38.0%) and West.cn (21.0%) leading rather than the traditional market leaders.
- Chinese registrars have a significant presence in certain TLDs, particularly .top and .xyz.
- ABTdomain recorded a total of 189,690 newly registered domains across 459 active TLDs on May 2, 2025.
*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.