On July 5, 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 417 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 193,980 newly registered domains. The distribution shows a clear dominance of the .com TLD, which accounts for more than half of all new registrations.
- .com: 112,001 domains (57.7%)
- .xyz: 9,028 domains (4.7%)
- .net: 6,717 domains (3.5%)
- .org: 6,303 domains (3.2%)
- .online: 6,170 domains (3.2%)
- .store: 4,967 domains (2.6%)
- .info: 4,871 domains (2.5%)
- .site: 4,458 domains (2.3%)
- .vip: 2,901 domains (1.5%)
- .app: 2,742 domains (1.4%)
- Others: 33,822 domains (17.4%)
The data clearly shows that .com continues to be the predominant choice for new domain registrations, capturing nearly 58% of the market. The next most popular TLD, .xyz, accounts for just 4.7%, demonstrating the significant gap between .com and other extensions.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On July 5, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 112,001 newly registered .com domains. These registrations represent the largest portion of the day’s domain registration activity.
- Godaddy: 19,269 domains (17.3%)
- Namecheap: 14,114 domains (12.7%)
- Hostinger: 6,066 domains (5.4%)
- Dynadot: 5,687 domains (5.1%)
- Squarespace: 5,319 domains (4.8%)
The registrar market for .com domains shows significant fragmentation, with Godaddy leading at 17.3%, followed by Namecheap at 12.7%. The top five registrars collectively account for approximately 45.3% of all new .com registrations, while smaller registrars and “Others” represent 54.7% of the market.
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 9,028 newly registered .xyz domains on July 5, 2025. This TLD has established itself as the second most popular choice for new domain registrations.
- Namecheap: 2,402 domains (26.6%)
- GMO Internet: 2,071 domains (22.9%)
- Godaddy: 897 domains (9.9%)
- Dynadot: 894 domains (9.9%)
- Alibaba cloud: 673 domains (7.5%)
The .xyz TLD shows a more concentrated registrar distribution compared to .com, with Namecheap and GMO Internet together controlling nearly half (49.5%) of all new .xyz registrations. This suggests a different market dynamic for this newer TLD, with certain registrars specializing in promoting alternative extensions.
c) .net Newly Registered Domains
On July 5, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 6,717 .net newly registered domains. This traditional TLD continues to maintain its position as the third most popular choice for new registrations.
- Godaddy: 1,332 domains (19.9%)
- Namecheap: 807 domains (12.1%)
- Squarespace: 481 domains (7.2%)
- Gname: 351 domains (5.2%)
- Ionos: 289 domains (4.3%)
For .net domains, Godaddy maintains a clear lead with nearly 20% of new registrations. The top five registrars account for 48.7% of all new .net registrations, while “Others” represent 51.3%, showing a relatively balanced distribution between major players and smaller registrars.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,303 .org newly registered domains on July 5, 2025. This TLD, traditionally associated with non-profit organizations, continues to see steady registration activity.
- Namecheap: 1,223 domains (19.4%)
- Godaddy: 910 domains (14.4%)
- Squarespace: 495 domains (7.9%)
- Dynadot: 401 domains (6.4%)
- Gname: 352 domains (5.6%)
For .org domains, Namecheap leads with 19.4% of new registrations, followed by Godaddy at 14.4%. The top five registrars account for 53.6% of all new .org registrations, showing a slight market concentration. However, “Others” still represent a significant 46.4% of the market, indicating healthy competition among registrars.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
On July 5, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 6,170 .online newly registered domains. This newer TLD has gained popularity and now ranks as the fifth most registered domain extension.
- Namecheap: 1,261 domains (20.4%)
- Godaddy: 912 domains (14.8%)
- Reg: 578 domains (9.4%)
- Hostinger: 500 domains (8.1%)
- Dynadot: 363 domains (5.9%)
The .online TLD shows Namecheap as the market leader with 20.4% of new registrations, followed by Godaddy at 14.8%. The top five registrars account for 58.6% of all new .online registrations, while “Others” represent 41.4%, indicating a moderate level of market concentration among the major players.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate new domain registrations with 57.7% of the market (112,001 domains), followed by .xyz (4.7%), .net (3.5%), .org (3.2%), and .online (3.2%).
- Godaddy leads in .com and .net registrations, while Namecheap dominates in .xyz, .org, and .online TLDs.
- The .xyz TLD shows the most concentrated registrar distribution, with Namecheap and GMO Internet controlling nearly half of all new registrations.
- Registrar market share varies significantly by TLD, suggesting different pricing strategies and marketing focus among registrars for different extensions.
- Despite the dominance of major players, smaller registrars collectively maintain a significant market share across all TLDs, indicating a healthy competitive landscape.
*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.