On July 26, 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
The data collected on July 26, 2025, shows a total of 223,931 newly registered domains across 450 active TLDs. The .com extension continues to dominate the market with a commanding 54.7% share, accounting for 122,534 new registrations. This significant lead demonstrates the enduring popularity and trust associated with the .com TLD in the global domain market.
The top 10 TLDs by newly registered domain volume are:
- .com: 122,534 (54.7%)
- .top: 13,616 (6.1%)
- .xyz: 8,510 (3.8%)
- .org: 6,836 (3.1%)
- .info: 6,316 (2.8%)
- .net: 6,206 (2.8%)
- .mobi: 6,160 (2.8%)
- .online: 5,722 (2.6%)
- .site: 4,203 (1.9%)
- .store: 4,200 (1.9%)
The “Others” category represents 39,628 domains (17.7%) spread across the remaining TLDs. The data shows that while .com remains the undisputed leader, alternative TLDs like .top and .xyz continue to gain traction, offering more options for businesses and individuals seeking distinctive online identities.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
With 122,534 new registrations on July 26, 2025, .com continues to be the most popular TLD globally. These domains were primarily registered on July 25, 2025, showing consistent daily registration activity.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains are:
- GoDaddy: 22,481 domains (18.4%)
- Tucows: 14,168 domains (11.6%)
- Namecheap: 13,579 domains (11.1%)
- Dynadot: 6,433 domains (5.3%)
- Hostinger: 6,226 domains (5.1%)
The .com registrar market shows a relatively balanced distribution with GoDaddy maintaining its leadership position. The “Others” category accounts for 38,991 domains (32.0%), indicating a diverse and competitive registrar marketplace beyond the top 10 providers. Notably, the top three registrars (GoDaddy, Tucows, and Namecheap) collectively handle 41.1% of all new .com registrations.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD recorded 13,616 new domain registrations on July 26, 2025, securing its position as the second most popular TLD with a 6.1% market share. These domains were registered over a three-day period (July 24-26, 2025).
The top 5 registrars for .top domains are:
- Namesilo: 4,202 domains (30.9%)
- GoDaddy: 2,253 domains (16.6%)
- Spaceship: 1,279 domains (9.4%)
- Gname: 1,247 domains (9.2%)
- godaddy.com: 1,095 domains (8.1%)
The .top TLD shows a more concentrated registrar distribution, with Namesilo capturing nearly a third of all new registrations. Interestingly, GoDaddy appears twice in the top 5 (as “GoDaddy” and “godaddy.com”), giving the company a combined market share of 24.7% for .top domains. The “Others” category accounts for 3,526 domains (25.9%).
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD recorded 8,510 new domain registrations on July 26, 2025, representing 3.8% of all newly registered domains. These registrations occurred primarily on July 24 and 25, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains are:
- GMO Internet: 3,030 domains (35.6%)
- Namecheap: 1,740 domains (20.4%)
- GoDaddy: 837 domains (9.8%)
- Dynadot: 490 domains (5.8%)
- Porkbun: 317 domains (3.7%)
The .xyz TLD shows significant concentration among the top registrars, with GMO Internet and Namecheap together controlling 56% of all new registrations. This demonstrates how certain registrars may specialize or offer competitive advantages for specific TLDs. The “Others” category accounts for 2,096 domains (24.6%).
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD recorded 6,836 new domain registrations on July 26, 2025, representing 3.1% of all newly registered domains. These registrations were distributed across July 24-26, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains are:
- GoDaddy: 1,341 domains (19.6%)
- Namecheap: 1,075 domains (15.7%)
- Tucows: 665 domains (9.7%)
- Squarespace: 589 domains (8.6%)
- Cloudflare: 406 domains (5.9%)
The .org registrar market shows a somewhat balanced distribution, with GoDaddy and Namecheap maintaining strong positions. Interestingly, Cloudflare appears in the top 5 for .org domains, highlighting the company’s growing presence in the domain registration market. The “Others” category accounts for 2,760 domains (40.4%), indicating a highly diverse registrar landscape for .org domains.
e) .info Newly Registered Domains
The .info TLD recorded 6,316 new domain registrations on July 26, 2025, representing 2.8% of all newly registered domains. These registrations occurred across July 24-26, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .info domains are:
- Namecheap: 2,145 domains (34.0%)
- GoDaddy: 681 domains (10.8%)
- Porkbun: 624 domains (9.9%)
- Unstoppabledomains: 504 domains (8.0%)
- Spaceship: 465 domains (7.4%)
The .info TLD shows the highest concentration among the top 5 TLDs, with Namecheap capturing over a third of all new registrations. This demonstrates Namecheap’s particular strength in the .info market segment. Notably, Unstoppabledomains appears in the top registrars for .info, indicating its growing market presence. The “Others” category accounts for 1,897 domains (30.0%).
3. Key Takeaways
- The domain registration market continues to be dominated by .com (54.7%), with the next closest TLD (.top) capturing only 6.1% of new registrations.
- Alternative TLDs like .xyz, .org, and .info each maintain a steady market share between 2.8% and 3.8%, providing specialized options for domain registrants.
- GoDaddy maintains its overall market leadership position, appearing in the top 5 registrars across all examined TLDs.
- Specialized registrar strengths are evident: Namesilo dominates .top registrations (30.9%), GMO Internet leads in .xyz (35.6%), and Namecheap shows particular strength in .info (34.0%).
- The registrar market shows varying levels of concentration across TLDs, with .xyz being the most concentrated (top 2 registrars control 56%) and .com being the most diversified (top 2 control 30%).
- New registrars like Unstoppabledomains and Spaceship are gaining market share in specific TLD segments, indicating ongoing evolution in the registrar 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.
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