On May 08, 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 236,768 newly registered domains across 995 TLDs, with 446 TLDs showing registration activity. The distribution reveals a strong dominance of the .com extension, which accounts for more than half of all new registrations.
- .com: 122,051 domains (51.5%)
- .top: 16,455 domains (6.9%)
- .online: 10,513 domains (4.4%)
- .org: 8,512 domains (3.6%)
- .xyz: 6,992 domains (3.0%)
- .net: 6,660 domains (2.8%)
- .info: 6,278 domains (2.7%)
- .sbs: 5,293 domains (2.2%)
- .store: 5,099 domains (2.2%)
- .site: 4,206 domains (1.8%)
- Others: 44,709 domains (18.9%)
The data clearly shows the continued dominance of .com in the domain registration space, with more than half of all newly registered domains using this traditional TLD. The next most popular extension, .top, accounts for only 6.9% of new registrations, demonstrating the significant gap between .com and all other TLDs.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 122,051 .com newly registered domains on May 07, 2025. This traditional TLD continues to be the most preferred choice for new domain registrations worldwide.
- GoDaddy: 23,911 domains (19.6%)
- Namecheap: 17,589 domains (14.4%)
- Squarespace: 7,275 domains (6.0%)
- Gname: 7,147 domains (5.9%)
- Hostinger: 6,435 domains (5.3%)
- Others: 59,694 domains (48.8%)
GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar for .com domains with nearly 20% market share, followed by Namecheap with 14.4%. The top 10 registrars together account for 66.2% of all new .com registrations, indicating a competitive but still somewhat concentrated registrar landscape.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 16,455 .top newly registered domains. These registrations were made on May 08, 2025, as well as May 07, 2025 and May 06, 2025.
- GoDaddy: 3,596 domains (21.9%)
- West.cn: 3,410 domains (20.7%)
- Gname: 1,745 domains (10.6%)
- WDomain: 1,384 domains (8.4%)
- Namesilo: 1,372 domains (8.3%)
- Others: 4,945 domains (30.1%)
For the .top TLD, GoDaddy leads with 21.9% of registrations, closely followed by the Chinese registrar West.cn with 20.7%. The distribution among registrars is more balanced for .top domains compared to .com, with the top two registrars accounting for over 42% of all new .top registrations.
c) .online Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 10,513 .online newly registered domains. These registrations were completed on May 08, 2025, as well as May 07, 2025 and May 06, 2025.
- Synergy wholesale: 3,732 domains (35.5%)
- Namecheap: 1,276 domains (12.1%)
- GoDaddy: 1,189 domains (11.3%)
- Hostinger: 632 domains (6.0%)
- Reg: 610 domains (5.8%)
- Others: 3,074 domains (29.2%)
The .online TLD shows a different market structure with Synergy wholesale dominating with 35.5% of all new registrations. Namecheap and GoDaddy occupy the second and third positions with 12.1% and 11.3% respectively. The top five registrars account for more than 70% of all new .online domains, indicating a more concentrated market compared to other TLDs.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 8,512 .org newly registered domains. These registrations occurred on May 08, 2025, as well as May 07, 2025 and May 06, 2025.
- Namecheap: 1,830 domains (21.5%)
- GoDaddy: 1,273 domains (15.0%)
- Squarespace: 724 domains (8.5%)
- Ionos: 529 domains (6.2%)
- Porkbun: 476 domains (5.6%)
- Others: 3,680 domains (43.2%)
For .org domains, Namecheap takes the lead with 21.5% of registrations, followed by GoDaddy with 15.0%. The registrar market for .org domains appears more fragmented, with 43.2% of registrations handled by registrars outside the top five. This suggests a diverse ecosystem of registrars serving the non-profit and organizational sector that typically uses .org domains.
e) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,992 .xyz newly registered domains. These registrations were made on May 08, 2025, as well as May 07, 2025 and May 06, 2025.
- Alibaba cloud: 1,612 domains (23.1%)
- Namecheap: 1,246 domains (17.8%)
- GoDaddy: 975 domains (13.9%)
- Dynadot: 868 domains (12.4%)
- Namesilo: 270 domains (3.9%)
- Others: 2,021 domains (28.9%)
The .xyz TLD shows a unique registrar distribution with Alibaba cloud leading at 23.1%, followed by Namecheap with 17.8%. The strong presence of Alibaba cloud suggests significant adoption of .xyz domains in the Asian market. The top four registrars account for over 67% of all new .xyz registrations, showing a relatively concentrated market.
3. Key Takeaways
- .com dominance continues with 51.5% of all newly registered domains, reinforcing its status as the preferred TLD for new websites
- Alternative TLDs like .top (6.9%), .online (4.4%), .org (3.6%), and .xyz (3.0%) collectively represent a significant portion of the market
- GoDaddy maintains strong market leadership across multiple TLDs, particularly in .com (19.6%) and .top (21.9%)
- Different TLDs show unique registrar distribution patterns, with specialized registrars like Synergy wholesale dominating specific extensions (.online)
- Regional preferences are evident with West.cn’s strong presence in .top registrations and Alibaba cloud’s leadership in .xyz domains
- The total of 236,768 newly registered domains across just three days indicates robust growth in the domain name 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.