On May 24, 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 994 TLDs and found 436 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 221,078 newly registered domains. The distribution shows a clear dominance of traditional gTLDs, with .com maintaining its leadership position.
The top 10 TLDs by registration volume are:
- .com: 112,759 domains (51.0%)
- .top: 21,368 domains (9.7%)
- .org: 7,763 domains (3.5%)
- .xyz: 7,482 domains (3.4%)
- .net: 6,379 domains (2.9%)
- .info: 6,150 domains (2.8%)
- .online: 5,216 domains (2.4%)
- .site: 4,543 domains (2.1%)
- .store: 4,454 domains (2.0%)
- .cyou: 2,643 domains (1.2%)
The data shows that .com continues to be the dominant TLD in the domain registration market, accounting for more than half of all newly registered domains. Other TLDs collectively represent 19.1% of registrations, indicating a diverse but fragmented market beyond the top 10 extensions.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On May 24, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 112,759 .com newly registered domains. These registrations were completed on May 23, 2025, showing strong continued demand for the most established TLD.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains are:
- Godaddy: 21,918 domains (19.4%)
- Namecheap: 14,755 domains (13.1%)
- Gname: 6,982 domains (6.2%)
- Squarespace: 6,133 domains (5.4%)
- Hostinger: 5,979 domains (5.3%)
GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading .com registrar with nearly one-fifth of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars together account for 49.4% of new .com domains, while “Others” represent 31.9% (35,930 domains), indicating a competitive marketplace with many smaller registrars collectively holding significant market share.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 21,368 .top newly registered domains on May 24, 2025. These domains were registered on May 22, 2025, as well as May 23, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains are:
- West.cn: 8,834 domains (41.3%)
- Godaddy: 2,835 domains (13.3%)
- 阿里云计算有限公司: 2,796 domains (13.1%)
- Namesilo: 1,750 domains (8.2%)
- Gname: 1,593 domains (7.5%)
The .top TLD shows a significantly different registrar landscape compared to .com, with West.cn dominating with over 41% of new registrations. Chinese registrars have a strong presence in the .top market, with West.cn and Alibaba Cloud together accounting for over 54% of new registrations. The top 5 registrars control 83.3% of the market, leaving only 16.7% for other registrars.
c) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 7,763 .org newly registered domains on May 24, 2025. These domains were registered between May 22, 2025, and May 24, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains are:
- Namecheap: 1,475 domains (19.0%)
- Godaddy: 1,269 domains (16.3%)
- Squarespace: 652 domains (8.4%)
- Ionos: 534 domains (6.9%)
- Porkbun: 479 domains (6.2%)
For .org domains, Namecheap takes the lead with 19% of new registrations, followed closely by GoDaddy. The .org TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars, with the top 5 accounting for 56.8% of registrations, while “Others” represent 43.2% (3,354 domains). This suggests a diverse ecosystem of registrars serving the non-profit and organizational sector that typically uses .org domains.
d) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 7,482 .xyz newly registered domains on May 24, 2025. These domains were registered between May 22, 2025, and May 24, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains are:
- Namecheap: 1,672 domains (22.3%)
- Dynadot: 1,406 domains (18.8%)
- Godaddy: 1,092 domains (14.6%)
- Alibaba cloud: 667 domains (8.9%)
- Spaceship: 657 domains (8.8%)
The .xyz TLD shows Namecheap as the market leader with 22.3% of new registrations, followed by Dynadot with a strong 18.8% share. The top 5 registrars control 73.4% of the market, with “Others” accounting for 26.6% (1,988 domains). The presence of both Western registrars (Namecheap, Dynadot, GoDaddy) and Asian registrars (Alibaba Cloud) suggests global appeal for this modern TLD.
e) .net Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,379 .net newly registered domains on May 24, 2025. These domains were registered on May 24, 2025, as well as May 23, 2025 and May 22, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .net domains are:
- Godaddy: 1,445 domains (22.7%)
- Namecheap: 1,001 domains (15.7%)
- Squarespace: 578 domains (9.1%)
- Gname: 272 domains (4.3%)
- Tucows: 217 domains (3.4%)
For .net domains, GoDaddy holds the top position with 22.7% of new registrations, followed by Namecheap. The .net TLD shows a more concentrated distribution at the top, with GoDaddy and Namecheap together accounting for 38.4% of all new registrations. However, “Others” represent a significant 44.9% (2,866 domains) of the market, indicating a fragmented landscape beyond the leading registrars.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for 51% of all newly registered domains on May 24, 2025.
- The .top TLD has emerged as the second most popular choice with 9.7% of new registrations, showing strong adoption particularly in the Asian market.
- GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar for .com and .net domains, while different registrars lead in other TLDs (West.cn for .top, Namecheap for .org and .xyz).
- Registrar market share varies significantly across different TLDs, with some showing higher concentration (e.g., .top with West.cn at 41.3%) and others showing more distribution (.org with top registrar at only 19%).
- Chinese registrars (West.cn and Alibaba Cloud) show particularly strong performance in the .top TLD segment, suggesting regional preferences for certain extensions.
- Newer TLDs like .xyz show a diverse registrar landscape, with both established players and specialized registrars capturing significant market share.
*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.