On May 27, 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 465 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 235,755 newly registered domains. The data shows a clear dominance of traditional gTLDs, with .com maintaining its leadership position by capturing nearly half of all new registrations.
- .com: 112,723 domains (47.8%)
- .top: 25,068 domains (10.6%)
- .sbs: 10,874 domains (4.6%)
- .org: 7,011 domains (3.0%)
- .xyz: 6,260 domains (2.7%)
- .info: 5,985 domains (2.5%)
- .online: 5,844 domains (2.5%)
- .store: 5,321 domains (2.3%)
- .site: 4,678 domains (2.0%)
- .net: 4,620 domains (2.0%)
- Others: 47,371 domains (20.1%)
The distribution clearly demonstrates that despite the introduction of numerous new gTLDs in recent years, .com remains the preferred choice for domain registrations, accounting for nearly half of all new registrations. The .top TLD shows impressive performance as the second most popular choice, while specialized TLDs like .sbs, .org, and .xyz round out the top five.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On May 27, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 112,723 .com newly registered domains. All these domains were registered on May 26, 2025, representing 47.8% of all newly registered domains tracked during this period.
- Godaddy: 19,902 domains (17.7%)
- Namecheap: 14,224 domains (12.6%)
- Gname: 7,100 domains (6.3%)
- Hostinger: 6,244 domains (5.5%)
- Squarespace: 5,971 domains (5.3%)
- Others: 59,282 domains (52.6%)
The .com TLD registrar landscape shows a competitive market with GoDaddy maintaining its leadership position, followed closely by Namecheap. Together, these two registrars account for over 30% of all new .com registrations. The market appears relatively fragmented with other registrars like Gname, Hostinger, and Squarespace each capturing significant portions of the market, while the “Others” category represents over half of all registrations, indicating a diverse ecosystem of smaller registrars.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 25,068 .top newly registered domains on May 27, 2025. All these domains were registered on May 25, 2025, as well as May 26, 2025, representing 10.6% of all newly registered domains during this period.
- West.cn: 11,509 domains (45.9%)
- Godaddy: 4,112 domains (16.4%)
- 阿里云计算有限公司: 2,917 domains (11.6%)
- Namesilo: 1,504 domains (6.0%)
- Gname: 1,286 domains (5.1%)
- Others: 3,740 domains (14.9%)
The .top TLD shows a dramatically different market structure compared to .com, with West.cn dominating nearly half of all new registrations. The Chinese market influence is notable, with West.cn and 阿里云计算有限公司 (Alibaba Cloud) together controlling over 57% of new .top registrations. GoDaddy maintains a strong position as the second-largest registrar, while the market is less fragmented overall with the top 5 registrars accounting for 85% of all new .top domain registrations.
c) .sbs Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 10,874 .sbs newly registered domains on May 27, 2025. All these domains were registered on May 25, 2025, as well as May 26, 2025, representing 4.6% of all newly registered domains tracked during this period.
- GMO Internet: 8,739 domains (80.4%)
- Namesilo: 545 domains (5.0%)
- Above: 453 domains (4.2%)
- Dynadot: 321 domains (3.0%)
- Spaceship: 235 domains (2.2%)
- Others: 581 domains (5.3%)
The .sbs TLD shows an extraordinary market concentration with GMO Internet commanding over 80% of all new registrations. This represents the most concentrated registrar market among the top 5 TLDs. The remaining registrars each hold relatively small market shares, with Namesilo as the distant second-place registrar at just 5% of the market. This suggests GMO Internet may have special promotions or strategic focus on .sbs domains.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 7,011 .org newly registered domains on May 27, 2025. All the domains were registered on May 27, 2025, as well as May 26, 2025 and May 25, 2025, representing 3.0% of all newly registered domains tracked during this period.
- Namecheap: 1,351 domains (19.3%)
- Godaddy: 941 domains (13.4%)
- Squarespace: 568 domains (8.1%)
- Ionos: 544 domains (7.8%)
- Cloudflare: 366 domains (5.2%)
- Others: 3,241 domains (46.2%)
The .org TLD market shows a more balanced distribution than .sbs or .top, with Namecheap leading the registrar market at 19.3%, followed by GoDaddy at 13.4%. Unlike the .com market, Namecheap holds the leading position for .org registrations. The “Others” category accounts for nearly half of all registrations, suggesting a diverse ecosystem of smaller registrars active in the .org space. This reflects the popularity of .org domains among various organizations, non-profits, and community websites.
e) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,260 .xyz newly registered domains on May 27, 2025. All these domains were registered on May 25, 2025 and May 26, 2025, representing 2.7% of all newly registered domains tracked during this period.
- Godaddy: 1,359 domains (21.7%)
- Namecheap: 1,170 domains (18.7%)
- Dynadot: 758 domains (12.1%)
- Alibaba cloud: 655 domains (10.5%)
- Namesilo: 290 domains (4.6%)
- Others: 2,028 domains (32.4%)
The .xyz TLD market shows a competitive landscape with GoDaddy reclaiming the lead position at 21.7%, closely followed by Namecheap at 18.7%. Interestingly, Dynadot and Alibaba Cloud show stronger performance in the .xyz space compared to other TLDs, suggesting these registrars may have specific promotional activities or customer bases interested in .xyz domains. The top 5 registrars account for approximately 67.6% of all new .xyz registrations, indicating a moderately concentrated market.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD maintains its dominant position, accounting for 47.8% of all newly registered domains, followed by .top (10.6%), .sbs (4.6%), .org (3.0%), and .xyz (2.7%).
- Market concentration varies significantly by TLD, with .sbs showing extreme concentration (GMO Internet at 80.4%) while .com and .org markets are more fragmented.
- GoDaddy leads in both .com (17.7%) and .xyz (21.7%) registrations, while different leaders emerge in other TLDs: West.cn dominates .top (45.9%), GMO Internet controls .sbs (80.4%), and Namecheap leads in .org (19.3%).
- Regional influences are evident, particularly in the .top TLD where Chinese registrars (West.cn and Alibaba Cloud) collectively control over 57% of the market.
- The overall domain registration market remains diverse with various registrars competing across different TLDs, though market leaders tend to maintain strong positions across multiple TLD categories.
*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.