On July 13, 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 of newly registered domains reveals a total of 172,494 new domains registered across 411 TLDs. The distribution shows a continued dominance of traditional TLDs, particularly .com, which accounts for more than half of all new registrations.
- .com: 89,974 domains (52.2%)
- .top: 14,495 domains (8.4%)
- .xyz: 10,025 domains (5.8%)
- .net: 6,314 domains (3.7%)
- .org: 5,035 domains (2.9%)
- .online: 4,778 domains (2.8%)
- .store: 4,241 domains (2.5%)
- .site: 2,993 domains (1.7%)
- .info: 2,832 domains (1.6%)
- .icu: 2,106 domains (1.2%)
The remaining TLDs collectively represent 29,701 domains or 17.2% of all new registrations. This data indicates that while .com remains the preferred choice for domain registrations, alternative TLDs like .top and .xyz are gaining significant traction in the market.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD led all others with 89,974 newly registered domains, representing 52.2% of all domain registrations recorded by ABTdomain on July 13, 2025. These registrations were primarily completed on July 12, 2025.
- GoDaddy: 17,376 domains (19.5%)
- Namecheap: 9,835 domains (11.0%)
- Hostinger: 5,158 domains (5.8%)
- Gname: 4,755 domains (5.3%)
- Squarespace: 4,575 domains (5.1%)
The .com registrar market shows a diverse distribution with GoDaddy maintaining its leadership position. The top 5 registrars account for 46.7% of all .com registrations, while the remaining registrars collectively handle 53.3%. It’s worth noting that “Others” category represents 29,205 domains (32.7%), indicating a healthy competition among smaller registrars in the .com space.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD secured the second position with 14,495 newly registered domains, constituting 8.4% of total registrations. These domains were registered over a three-day period from July 11-13, 2025.
- Namesilo: 6,538 domains (45.1%)
- GoDaddy: 3,391 domains (23.4%)
- Dynadot: 1,508 domains (10.4%)
- Gname: 751 domains (5.2%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 534 domains (3.7%)
The .top domain market shows high concentration with Namesilo dominating nearly half of all registrations. The top 5 registrars control 87.8% of the .top market, suggesting a more consolidated registrar landscape compared to .com domains. Only 12.2% of .top domains were registered through smaller registrars.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD ranked third with 10,025 newly registered domains, representing 5.8% of all new domain registrations. These registrations took place primarily on July 11 and July 12, 2025.
- GMO Internet: 4,067 domains (40.6%)
- Porkbun: 1,159 domains (11.6%)
- Namecheap: 980 domains (9.8%)
- GoDaddy: 830 domains (8.3%)
- Dynadot: 774 domains (7.7%)
The .xyz registrar market is heavily dominated by GMO Internet, which handles over 40% of all registrations. The top 5 registrars manage 77.9% of .xyz registrations, while the remaining 22.1% are distributed among other registrars. This distribution pattern indicates a relatively concentrated market for .xyz domains.
d) .net Newly Registered Domains
The .net TLD secured the fourth position with 6,314 newly registered domains, making up 3.7% of total domain registrations. These domains were registered over the period of July 11-13, 2025.
- GoDaddy: 1,249 domains (19.9%)
- Namecheap: 905 domains (14.4%)
- Squarespace: 468 domains (7.4%)
- Gname: 216 domains (3.4%)
- Hostinger: 214 domains (3.4%)
The .net registrar distribution shows a less concentrated market than some other TLDs, with GoDaddy and Namecheap as the leading registrars. The top 5 registrars account for 48.5% of all .net registrations, while a significant 51.5% are registered through other registrars, indicating a diverse and competitive market for .net domains.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD rounded out the top 5 with 5,035 newly registered domains, accounting for 2.9% of all new domain registrations. These registrations occurred from July 11-13, 2025.
- Namecheap: 970 domains (19.3%)
- GoDaddy: 792 domains (15.7%)
- Squarespace: 467 domains (9.3%)
- Gname: 347 domains (6.9%)
- Hostinger: 287 domains (5.7%)
For .org domains, Namecheap leads the registrar market, followed closely by GoDaddy. The top 5 registrars handle 56.9% of all .org registrations, while 43.1% are managed by other registrars. This distribution suggests a moderately competitive market for .org domains with a balance between major players and smaller registrars.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD maintains its dominant position with 52.2% of all newly registered domains, followed by .top (8.4%) and .xyz (5.8%).
- GoDaddy leads the registrar market for .com and .net domains, while specialized registrars dominate other TLDs: Namesilo for .top, GMO Internet for .xyz, and Namecheap for .org.
- Market concentration varies significantly across TLDs: .top and .xyz show high concentration with the top registrar controlling over 40% of the market, while .com, .net, and .org demonstrate more distributed competition.
- Emerging TLDs like .top and .xyz continue to gain market share, representing significant portions of new domain registrations.
- Regional registrars like Alibaba Cloud and Gname are establishing notable presence in specific TLD markets, particularly in .com and .top domains.
*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.