On July 1, 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
On July 1, 2025, ABTdomain analyzed 994 TLDs and found 442 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 240,737 newly registered domains. The distribution reveals a strong dominance of traditional TLDs with some emerging extensions gaining significant market share.
- .com: 125,514 domains (52.1%)
- .top: 25,325 domains (10.5%)
- .xyz: 15,846 domains (6.6%)
- .online: 10,621 domains (4.4%)
- .org: 7,504 domains (3.1%)
- .info: 5,442 domains (2.3%)
- .store: 4,826 domains (2.0%)
- .site: 4,400 domains (1.8%)
- .net: 4,082 domains (1.7%)
- .help: 2,249 domains (0.9%)
- Others: 34,928 domains (14.5%)
The data clearly shows that .com continues to be the dominant TLD, accounting for more than half of all newly registered domains. The next four largest TLDs (.top, .xyz, .online, and .org) together represent about 24.6% of new domain registrations. This indicates that while alternative TLDs are gaining popularity, traditional extensions still maintain their strong market position.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On July 1, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 125,514 .com newly registered domains, accounting for 52.1% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered on June 30, 2025.
- GoDaddy: 21,746 domains (17.4%)
- Namecheap: 17,058 domains (13.6%)
- GMO Internet: 9,286 domains (7.4%)
- Squarespace: 6,875 domains (5.5%)
- Key-systems: 6,250 domains (5.0%)
The .com TLD registrar landscape shows a relatively concentrated market with GoDaddy and Namecheap together handling 31% of all new .com registrations. However, the “Others” category accounts for 32.6% of registrations, indicating a diverse ecosystem of smaller registrars also serving the market. The top 10 registrars collectively manage 67.4% of all new .com domain registrations.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 25,325 .top newly registered domains on July 1, 2025, representing 10.5% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered across July 1, June 30, and June 29, 2025.
- Eranet: 10,012 domains (39.6%)
- Spaceship: 3,489 domains (13.8%)
- godaddy.com: 2,364 domains (9.3%)
- GoDaddy: 1,765 domains (7.0%)
- Namesilo: 1,505 domains (5.9%)
The .top TLD shows a highly concentrated market with Eranet dominating nearly 40% of all new registrations. Interestingly, GoDaddy appears twice in the top 5 (as “godaddy.com” and “GoDaddy”), potentially indicating different business units or acquisition integrations, collectively accounting for 16.3% of the market. The top 5 registrars handle 75.6% of all new .top domain registrations.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
On July 1, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 15,846 .xyz newly registered domains, making up 6.6% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered on July 1, June 30, and June 29, 2025.
- GMO Internet: 4,047 domains (25.5%)
- Dynadot: 2,236 domains (14.1%)
- Namecheap: 1,955 domains (12.3%)
- Alibaba cloud: 1,737 domains (11.0%)
- GoDaddy: 1,685 domains (10.6%)
The .xyz TLD shows a moderately concentrated market with GMO Internet leading with over a quarter of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars collectively account for 73.6% of all new .xyz domain registrations. It’s notable that Alibaba Cloud has a strong presence in this TLD, reflecting the growing importance of cloud providers in the domain registration business.
d) .online Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 10,621 .online newly registered domains on July 1, 2025, representing 4.4% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered on July 1, June 30, and June 29, 2025.
- Synergy wholesale: 3,672 domains (34.6%)
- Namecheap: 964 domains (9.1%)
- GoDaddy: 805 domains (7.6%)
- Reg: 648 domains (6.1%)
- Hostinger: 515 domains (4.8%)
The .online TLD market is notably dominated by Synergy Wholesale, which handles over a third of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars account for 62.2% of all new .online domain registrations, while “Others” represent a significant 37.8% share, indicating a diverse ecosystem of smaller registrars also serving this market.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
On July 1, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 7,504 .org newly registered domains, accounting for 3.1% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered on July 1, June 30, and June 29, 2025.
- Namecheap: 1,248 domains (16.6%)
- GoDaddy: 1,238 domains (16.5%)
- Ionos: 752 domains (10.0%)
- Squarespace: 676 domains (9.0%)
- Spaceship: 383 domains (5.1%)
The .org TLD shows a relatively balanced distribution among the top registrars, with Namecheap and GoDaddy virtually tied for the leading position at around 16.5% each. The “Others” category represents 42.7% of registrations, indicating a highly fragmented market beyond the top 5 players. This likely reflects the diverse nature of organizations and non-profits that typically use .org domains.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration landscape with 52.1% of all new registrations, reinforcing its position as the primary choice for new domains.
- Alternative TLDs like .top (10.5%) and .xyz (6.6%) are showing significant adoption, collectively representing over 17% of all new registrations.
- GoDaddy and Namecheap appear consistently among the top registrars across multiple TLDs, demonstrating their strong market presence.
- Different TLDs show varying levels of market concentration: .top is highly concentrated with Eranet holding 39.6% market share, while .org shows a more balanced distribution among registrars.
- Regional players like GMO Internet (particularly strong in .xyz) and specialized providers like Synergy Wholesale (dominant in .online) have carved out significant niches in specific TLDs.
- The presence of Alibaba Cloud among top registrars for .xyz domains highlights the growing role of cloud service providers in the domain registration business.
*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.