On July 11, 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 latest data reveals a total of 222,010 newly registered domains across 439 active TLDs (out of 982 TLDs analyzed). The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain landscape, accounting for more than half of all new registrations.
The top 10 TLDs by newly registered domain volume are:
- .com: 117,400 domains (52.9%)
- .top: 19,726 domains (8.9%)
- .org: 7,769 domains (3.5%)
- .net: 6,805 domains (3.1%)
- .online: 6,764 domains (3.0%)
- .xyz: 5,857 domains (2.6%)
- .info: 5,259 domains (2.4%)
- .store: 5,198 domains (2.3%)
- .site: 4,696 domains (2.1%)
- .vip: 2,661 domains (1.2%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 39,875 domains, representing 18.0% of all new registrations. This distribution highlights the continued preference for traditional TLDs like .com, while newer extensions like .top and .online maintain significant market share.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD remains the undisputed leader with 117,400 newly registered domains, representing 52.9% of all new registrations tracked by ABTdomain on July 11, 2025. These domains were primarily registered on July 10, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains are:
- GoDaddy: 23,648 domains (20.3%)
- Namecheap: 13,918 domains (11.9%)
- Squarespace: 7,178 domains (6.1%)
- Hostinger: 6,811 domains (5.8%)
- Dynadot: 5,509 domains (4.7%)
GoDaddy continues to dominate the .com registrar market, handling more than one-fifth of all new .com registrations. The top five registrars collectively account for 48.8% of new .com domains, while the “Others” category, representing numerous smaller registrars, handles 34.7% of registrations, indicating a competitive marketplace with many players.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD secured the second position with 19,726 newly registered domains, representing 8.9% of all new domain registrations on July 11, 2025. These domains were registered across July 9-11, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains are:
- Eranet: 8,878 domains (45.0%)
- GoDaddy: 2,498 domains (12.7%)
- Gname: 2,184 domains (11.1%)
- Namesilo: 1,472 domains (7.5%)
- Dynadot: 1,047 domains (5.3%)
The .top TLD demonstrates a more concentrated registrar distribution, with Eranet commanding nearly half of all new .top registrations. The top five registrars handle 81.6% of all new .top domains, suggesting a less fragmented market compared to .com domains.
c) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD ranks third with 7,769 newly registered domains, representing 3.5% of all new registrations. These domains were registered across July 9-11, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains are:
- Namecheap: 1,320 domains (17.0%)
- GoDaddy: 1,313 domains (16.9%)
- Squarespace: 767 domains (9.9%)
- Dynadot: 615 domains (7.9%)
- Tucows: 384 domains (4.9%)
The .org TLD market shows a more balanced distribution among registrars, with Namecheap and GoDaddy virtually tied for market leadership. The top five registrars account for 56.6% of new .org registrations, while “Others” represent 43.4%, indicating a diverse registrar ecosystem for this TLD.
d) .net Newly Registered Domains
The .net TLD holds the fourth position with 6,805 newly registered domains, accounting for 3.1% of all new registrations. These domains were registered across July 9-11, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .net domains are:
- GoDaddy: 1,385 domains (20.5%)
- Namecheap: 939 domains (13.9%)
- Squarespace: 563 domains (8.3%)
- Gdntcl: 258 domains (3.8%)
- Tucows: 233 domains (3.4%)
GoDaddy leads the .net registrar market with more than one-fifth of all new registrations. The top five registrars collectively handle 49.9% of new .net domains, while the “Others” category accounts for 50.1%, indicating a highly fragmented market with numerous smaller registrars participating in .net registrations.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
The .online TLD ranks fifth with 6,764 newly registered domains, representing 3.0% of all new registrations. These domains were registered across July 9-11, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .online domains are:
- Namecheap: 1,595 domains (23.6%)
- GoDaddy: 999 domains (14.8%)
- Reg: 602 domains (8.9%)
- Hostinger: 588 domains (8.7%)
- Networksolutions: 446 domains (6.6%)
For .online domains, Namecheap takes the lead with nearly one-quarter of all new registrations. The top five registrars account for 62.5% of all new .online domains, while “Others” represent 37.5%. This distribution suggests that the .online TLD has a moderate concentration of registrars handling the majority of registrations.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for 52.9% of all newly registered domains, followed by .top (8.9%) and .org (3.5%).
- GoDaddy maintains its position as the market leader for .com and .net domains, while Namecheap leads in .org and .online registrations.
- Eranet shows exceptional dominance in the .top TLD space, handling 45.0% of all new .top registrations.
- Traditional TLDs (.com, .org, .net) show more distributed registrar markets, while newer TLDs like .top demonstrate higher concentration among fewer registrars.
- The overall domain registration market remains competitive, with varying degrees of market concentration across different TLDs.
- A total of 222,010 domains were registered across 439 active TLDs, showing the breadth of today’s domain name ecosystem.
*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.