On May 25, 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 latest data from ABTdomain shows a total of 154,009 newly registered domains across 421 TLDs on May 25, 2025. The distribution clearly demonstrates that traditional TLDs continue to dominate the market, with .com maintaining a commanding lead.
- .com: 74,681 domains (48.5%)
- .top: 21,717 domains (14.1%)
- .net: 6,274 domains (4.1%)
- .org: 5,712 domains (3.7%)
- .xyz: 4,980 domains (3.2%)
- .online: 4,258 domains (2.8%)
- .store: 3,778 domains (2.5%)
- .info: 2,966 domains (1.9%)
- .site: 2,645 domains (1.7%)
- .vip: 1,852 domains (1.2%)
The data reveals that .com maintains its dominant position with nearly half (48.5%) of all new domain registrations. The .top TLD has secured a strong second position with 14.1% of registrations, while other established TLDs like .net, .org, and .xyz complete the top five. The remaining TLDs collectively account for 16.3% of new registrations, indicating a diversified but still heavily .com-centric domain marketplace.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
With 74,681 newly registered domains, .com continues to be the dominant TLD in the market. All these domains were registered on May 24, 2025, according to ABTdomain’s data.
- Godaddy: 15,127 domains (20.3%)
- Namecheap: 9,592 domains (12.8%)
- Gname: 5,867 domains (7.9%)
- Hostinger: 5,098 domains (6.8%)
- Squarespace: 4,491 domains (6.0%)
Godaddy maintains a strong lead in the .com registration market with a 20.3% share, followed by Namecheap at 12.8%. Together, these top five registrars account for 53.8% of all new .com domain registrations, while the remaining registrars collectively handle 46.2% of new .com domains. It’s worth noting that smaller registrars like Tucows (4.4%), GMO Internet (3.0%), Dynadot (2.7%), Porkbun (2.6%), and Networksolutions (2.5%) also maintain significant market shares.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD saw 21,717 new domain registrations on May 25, 2025, as well as May 24 and May 23, 2025, making it the second most popular TLD in this report.
- West.cn: 10,726 domains (49.4%)
- Godaddy: 3,633 domains (16.7%)
- 阿里云计算有限公司: 2,595 domains (11.9%)
- Gname: 780 domains (3.6%)
- Namesilo: 779 domains (3.6%)
The .top TLD registration market is heavily dominated by West.cn, which controls nearly half (49.4%) of all new registrations. Godaddy holds a significant but much smaller share at 16.7%, followed by Alibaba Cloud with 11.9%. The market concentration is notable, with the top three registrars accounting for 78% of all new .top domain registrations, suggesting a less competitive landscape compared to the .com market.
c) .net Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,274 new .net domain registrations on May 25, 2025, with most domains registered between May 23 and May 24, 2025.
- Godaddy: 1,392 domains (22.2%)
- Namecheap: 805 domains (12.8%)
- Squarespace: 521 domains (8.3%)
- Gname: 331 domains (5.3%)
- Hostinger: 226 domains (3.6%)
The .net registration market shows a similar pattern to .com but with less diversity. Godaddy leads with 22.2% of registrations, followed by Namecheap with 12.8%. The top five registrars collectively account for 52.2% of all new .net domain registrations, while all other registrars handle 47.8%. This suggests a relatively concentrated market with a few key players dominating new registrations.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD saw 5,712 new domain registrations on May 25, 2025, as well as May 24 and May 23, 2025, making it the fourth most popular TLD in this report.
- Namecheap: 1,163 domains (20.4%)
- Godaddy: 845 domains (14.8%)
- Squarespace: 494 domains (8.6%)
- Ionos: 453 domains (7.9%)
- Tucows: 291 domains (5.1%)
In the .org registration market, Namecheap takes the lead with 20.4% of new registrations, followed by Godaddy with 14.8%. This represents a notable difference from the .com and .net markets where Godaddy typically leads. The top five registrars account for 56.8% of all new .org domain registrations, with all other registrars handling 43.2%. The distribution suggests a somewhat more balanced market compared to .top but still shows significant concentration among a few key players.
e) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 4,980 new .xyz domain registrations on May 25, 2025, as well as May 24 and May 23, 2025, making it the fifth most popular TLD in this report.
- Godaddy: 1,449 domains (29.1%)
- Namecheap: 964 domains (19.4%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 453 domains (9.1%)
- Name: 275 domains (5.5%)
- Dynadot: 262 domains (5.3%)
The .xyz TLD shows a high concentration of registrations with Godaddy, which holds 29.1% of the market. Namecheap follows with 19.4%, and Alibaba Cloud secures 9.1%. Together, the top five registrars account for 68.3% of all new .xyz domain registrations, indicating a highly concentrated market compared to more established TLDs. The remaining registrars collectively handle 31.7% of registrations, suggesting less diversity in registration options for .xyz domains.
3. Key Takeaways
- The domain registration market continues to be dominated by .com (48.5%), with .top (14.1%) establishing itself as a strong alternative choice.
- Traditional TLDs (.com, .net, .org) still account for over 56.3% of all new domain registrations, demonstrating their enduring popularity.
- Godaddy maintains market leadership across most top TLDs, with particularly strong positions in .com (20.3%), .net (22.2%), and .xyz (29.1%).
- Namecheap shows its strongest performance in the .org space, where it leads with 20.4% of new registrations.
- The .top TLD market shows the highest concentration, with West.cn controlling nearly half (49.4%) of all registrations.
- Chinese registrars (West.cn and Alibaba Cloud) show significant strength in certain TLDs, particularly .top, where they collectively hold over 61% of the market.
- Emerging TLDs like .xyz, .online, and .store continue to grow but remain relatively small compared to established extensions.
*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.