On May 30, 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’s analysis shows a total of 269,580 newly registered domains across 436 TLDs on May 30, 2025. Most of these domains were registered during May 28-30, 2025. The .com TLD continues to dominate the market with a substantial 44.8% share of all new registrations, representing 120,674 domains.
- .com: 120,674 domains (44.8%)
- .top: 26,843 domains (10.0%)
- .xyz: 26,654 domains (9.9%)
- .sbs: 14,416 domains (5.3%)
- .org: 7,613 domains (2.8%)
- .net: 6,891 domains (2.6%)
- .info: 6,543 domains (2.4%)
- .online: 5,442 domains (2.0%)
- .store: 4,991 domains (1.9%)
- .site: 4,695 domains (1.7%)
The data indicates that while .com remains the overwhelmingly preferred choice for domain registrations, alternative TLDs like .top and .xyz are gaining significant traction, each capturing approximately 10% of the new registration market. Together, the top three TLDs account for nearly 65% of all newly registered domains, demonstrating the concentrated nature of the domain registration landscape.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD remains the most popular choice for domain registrations with 120,674 new domains recorded on May 30, 2025. These domains were registered on May 29, 2025.
- Godaddy: 24,776 domains (20.6%)
- Namecheap: 14,211 domains (11.8%)
- Gname: 7,364 domains (6.1%)
- Squarespace: 7,056 domains (5.9%)
- Hostinger: 6,506 domains (5.4%)
Godaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar for .com domains, handling more than one-fifth of all new .com registrations. The top five registrars collectively manage approximately 50% of all new .com domain registrations, while the remaining 50% is distributed among numerous smaller registrars, with “Others” accounting for 31.4% of the market.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD secured the second position with 26,843 newly registered domains on May 30, 2025. These domains were registered on May 28-30, 2025.
- West.cn: 10,848 domains (40.4%)
- Namesilo: 5,441 domains (20.3%)
- WDomain: 2,257 domains (8.4%)
- Godaddy: 2,194 domains (8.2%)
- 阿里云计算有限公司: 1,357 domains (5.1%)
The .top TLD market shows significant concentration with West.cn dominating at 40.4% of all new registrations. Together with Namesilo, these two registrars control over 60% of the .top domain registration market. The presence of a Chinese registrar (阿里云计算有限公司 – Alibaba Cloud) in the top five indicates the popularity of .top domains in the Chinese market.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD ranks third with 26,654 newly registered domains on May 30, 2025. These domains were registered between May 28-29, 2025.
- GMO Internet: 15,927 domains (59.8%)
- gmo internet group inc. d/b/a onamae.com: 3,158 domains (11.8%)
- Godaddy: 2,564 domains (9.6%)
- Namecheap: 1,380 domains (5.2%)
- Dynadot: 1,069 domains (4.0%)
GMO Internet completely dominates the .xyz domain registration market, handling nearly 60% of all new registrations. When combined with its subsidiary (gmo internet group inc. d/b/a onamae.com), GMO controls over 71% of the .xyz market, demonstrating a near-monopoly position. The remaining registrars have relatively minor market shares in comparison.
d) .sbs Newly Registered Domains
The .sbs TLD holds the fourth position with 14,416 newly registered domains on May 30, 2025. These domains were registered between May 28-30, 2025.
- GMO Internet: 11,477 domains (79.6%)
- Dynadot: 853 domains (5.9%)
- Namesilo: 595 domains (4.1%)
- Namecheap: 425 domains (2.9%)
- Above: 325 domains (2.3%)
The .sbs TLD market shows an even more extreme concentration than .xyz, with GMO Internet commanding an overwhelming 79.6% market share. This level of dominance suggests GMO Internet may have special promotions or strategic focus on .sbs domains. All other registrars combined account for just over 20% of the market, with Dynadot being the distant second at just 5.9%.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD completes the top five with 7,613 newly registered domains on May 30, 2025. These domains were registered on May 30, 2025, as well as May 28-29, 2025.
- Namecheap: 1,518 domains (19.9%)
- Godaddy: 1,279 domains (16.8%)
- Squarespace: 735 domains (9.7%)
- Spaceship: 514 domains (6.8%)
- Ionos: 504 domains (6.6%)
The .org TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to other TLDs. Namecheap leads with a 19.9% market share, closely followed by Godaddy at 16.8%. The “Others” category accounts for 40.2% of all registrations, indicating a healthy diversity of registrars in the .org market. This distribution likely reflects the broader appeal of .org domains across different market segments, particularly for non-profit organizations and community projects.
3. Key Takeaways
- The domain registration market continues to be dominated by .com (44.8%), with .top and .xyz following as strong alternatives (10.0% and 9.9% respectively).
- Traditional TLDs (.com, .org, .net) collectively account for 50.2% of all new registrations, showing their continued relevance despite the availability of numerous alternative TLDs.
- Market concentration varies significantly by TLD: .com shows moderate concentration, .top is heavily concentrated with West.cn, while .xyz and .sbs are extremely concentrated with GMO Internet.
- Godaddy maintains its leadership in the .com space (20.6%), while facing strong competition from Namecheap (11.8%).
- Regional registrars like West.cn and Alibaba Cloud have significant presence in specific TLD markets, particularly .top.
- GMO Internet has established dominant positions in both .xyz (71.6% including its subsidiary) and .sbs (79.6%) markets.
- The .org TLD demonstrates the most balanced registrar distribution among the top 5 TLDs, suggesting a more competitive market environment.
*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.