On August 02, 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 reveals that a total of 333,110 domains were newly registered across 502 TLDs as tracked by ABTdomain on August 02, 2025. The distribution shows clear preferences among registrants for particular TLDs, with .com maintaining its dominant position in the market.
The top 10 TLDs by registration volume were:
- .com: 112,667 domains (33.8%)
- .top: 43,450 domains (13.0%)
- .xyz: 19,521 domains (5.9%)
- .info: 17,273 domains (5.2%)
- .org: 14,627 domains (4.4%)
- .online: 13,939 domains (4.2%)
- .store: 10,367 domains (3.1%)
- .site: 9,264 domains (2.8%)
- .net: 6,366 domains (1.9%)
- .vip: 5,369 domains (1.6%)
The remaining TLDs collectively accounted for 80,267 registrations, representing 24.1% of the total. Most of these domains were registered between July 31, 2025 and August 02, 2025, indicating a strong three-day registration pattern.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD continues to lead the domain market with 112,667 new registrations, representing 33.8% of all new domains registered on August 02, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains were:
- GoDaddy: 21,821 domains (19.4%)
- Namecheap: 13,801 domains (12.3%)
- Squarespace: 6,614 domains (5.9%)
- Hostinger: 6,358 domains (5.7%)
- Namebright: 4,541 domains (4.0%)
GoDaddy maintains a strong lead in the .com registrar market, handling nearly one-fifth of all new .com registrations. The top 10 registrars collectively managed 62.9% of all new .com domains, while the remaining 37.1% were distributed among numerous smaller registrars.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD ranked second with 43,450 new registrations, accounting for 13.0% of all newly registered domains on August 02, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains were:
- West.cn: 17,632 domains (40.6%)
- Eranet: 4,504 domains (10.4%)
- Dynadot: 4,081 domains (9.4%)
- GoDaddy: 3,150 domains (7.3%)
- Namesilo: 3,104 domains (7.1%)
West.cn dominates the .top TLD market with over 40% of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars collectively handled 74.8% of all new .top domains, showing a high concentration in this market segment.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD secured the third position with 19,521 new registrations, representing 5.9% of all newly registered domains on August 02, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains were:
- GMO Internet: 9,096 domains (46.6%)
- Namecheap: 2,354 domains (12.1%)
- GoDaddy: 1,787 domains (9.2%)
- Dynadot: 1,246 domains (6.4%)
- Namesilo: 828 domains (4.2%)
GMO Internet demonstrates remarkable dominance in the .xyz TLD market, handling nearly half of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars managed 78.4% of all new .xyz domains, indicating an even higher concentration than in the .top market.
d) .info Newly Registered Domains
The .info TLD ranked fourth with 17,273 new registrations, accounting for 5.2% of all newly registered domains on August 02, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .info domains were:
- Porkbun: 6,324 domains (36.6%)
- Namecheap: 3,284 domains (19.0%)
- Spaceship: 2,216 domains (12.8%)
- GoDaddy: 1,210 domains (7.0%)
- Dynadot: 861 domains (5.0%)
Porkbun holds a strong lead in the .info TLD market with over one-third of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars collectively managed 80.4% of all new .info domains, showing high market concentration with the majority of registrations handled by just a few companies.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD completed the top 5 with 14,627 new registrations, representing 4.4% of all newly registered domains on August 02, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains were:
- GoDaddy: 2,645 domains (18.1%)
- Namecheap: 2,603 domains (17.8%)
- Squarespace: 1,408 domains (9.6%)
- Dynadot: 1,114 domains (7.6%)
- Tucows: 761 domains (5.2%)
The .org TLD market shows a more balanced distribution among registrars, with GoDaddy and Namecheap nearly tied for the lead. The top 5 registrars handled 58.3% of all new .org domains, indicating less concentration compared to other TLDs, with a substantial 41.7% managed by smaller registrars.
3. Key Takeaways
- The domain registration market continues to be dominated by .com, which accounts for over a third (33.8%) of all new registrations.
- Alternative TLDs like .top (13.0%) and .xyz (5.9%) show significant adoption, particularly in specific markets and regions.
- Market concentration varies significantly by TLD – with .xyz showing the highest concentration (GMO Internet at 46.6%) and .org showing the most balanced distribution.
- GoDaddy remains the dominant player in traditional TLDs (.com and .org), while specialized registrars like West.cn, GMO Internet, and Porkbun lead in newer TLDs.
- Namecheap demonstrates consistent performance across all top 5 TLDs, appearing in the top 5 registrars for each.
- Regional registrars show strength in specific TLDs, suggesting geographical preferences in domain selection.
- Total domain registration activity remains robust with 333,110 new domains registered across 502 TLDs in a short period.
*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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