On August 4, 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 August 4, 2025, reveals a total of 160,372 newly registered domains across 417 TLDs. As shown in the distribution chart, the .com TLD continues to dominate the market with 76,734 new registrations, representing 47.8% of all newly registered domains.
- .com: 76,734 domains (47.8%)
- .top: 14,275 domains (8.9%)
- .mobi: 8,137 domains (5.1%)
- .org: 5,481 domains (3.4%)
- .xyz: 5,413 domains (3.4%)
- .online: 5,321 domains (3.3%)
- .info: 4,582 domains (2.9%)
- .net: 4,327 domains (2.7%)
- .store: 4,140 domains (2.6%)
- .vip: 2,759 domains (1.7%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 29,203 domains, or 18.2% of all newly registered domains. This data highlights the continued preference for traditional gTLDs like .com, while also showing significant growth in newer extensions such as .top, .mobi, and .xyz.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
With 76,734 new registrations, .com domains represent nearly half (47.8%) of all domains registered on August 4, 2025. This demonstrates the continued dominance and popularity of the .com TLD in the global domain market.
- GoDaddy: 14,468 domains (19.0%)
- Namecheap: 8,311 domains (10.9%)
- Hostinger: 5,003 domains (6.6%)
- Squarespace: 4,679 domains (6.1%)
- Namebright: 4,254 domains (5.6%)
GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading .com registrar with nearly one-fifth of all new .com registrations. The top 5 registrars together account for 48.2% of new .com domains, while smaller registrars and “Others” represent 51.8% of the market, showing a relatively balanced competitive landscape despite GoDaddy’s lead.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD recorded 14,275 new domain registrations, making it the second most popular choice with 8.9% of the total registration volume on August 4, 2025.
- West.cn: 7,203 domains (50.5%)
- Gname: 1,237 domains (8.7%)
- Dynadot: 1,031 domains (7.2%)
- Namesilo: 933 domains (6.5%)
- GoDaddy: 921 domains (6.5%)
West.cn dominates the .top domain registrations with over half of the market share. This strong concentration differs significantly from the more distributed .com market. The top 5 registrars account for 79.4% of all new .top domains, indicating a less fragmented market compared to .com.
c) .mobi Newly Registered Domains
The .mobi TLD recorded 8,137 new domain registrations, representing 5.1% of all newly registered domains. This TLD, designed for mobile-compatible websites, continues to maintain a significant presence in the domain market.
- Eranet: 4,936 domains (60.7%)
- Juming: 1,391 domains (17.1%)
- West.cn: 781 domains (9.6%)
- Gname: 420 domains (5.2%)
- Spaceship: 395 domains (4.9%)
The .mobi registration market is heavily dominated by Eranet, which controls over 60% of new registrations. Combined with Juming, the top two registrars account for nearly 78% of all .mobi registrations, showing a highly concentrated market structure with limited competition from smaller players.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD garnered 5,481 new registrations, constituting 3.4% of all newly registered domains on August 4, 2025. As a TLD traditionally associated with non-profit organizations, .org continues to attract a steady stream of registrations.
- GoDaddy: 906 domains (16.5%)
- Namecheap: 806 domains (14.7%)
- Dynadot: 723 domains (13.2%)
- Squarespace: 463 domains (8.4%)
- Porkbun: 373 domains (6.8%)
The .org registration market shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to .mobi and .top. The top three registrars (GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Dynadot) collectively hold 44.4% of the market. Notably, the “Others” category represents 40.3% of registrations, indicating a healthy level of competition and diversity among smaller registrars in the .org space.
e) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD recorded 5,413 new domain registrations, representing 3.4% of the total registration volume. As one of the newer generic TLDs, .xyz continues to maintain its position among the top 5 most popular extensions.
- GMO Internet: 2,048 domains (37.8%)
- Namecheap: 719 domains (13.3%)
- GoDaddy: 605 domains (11.2%)
- Dynadot: 506 domains (9.3%)
- Gname: 170 domains (3.1%)
GMO Internet holds a commanding lead in the .xyz registration market with 37.8% of all new registrations. The top 4 registrars account for 71.6% of the market, with GMO Internet having more than twice the share of its nearest competitor. The substantial “Others” category (25.2%) suggests that while the market is concentrated among a few major players, there is still room for smaller registrars to compete.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD maintains its dominant position with 47.8% of all newly registered domains, reinforcing its status as the preferred choice for domain registrants.
- Newer TLDs like .top (8.9%) and .mobi (5.1%) show significant adoption rates, indicating diversification in the domain market.
- Market concentration varies significantly by TLD: .com has a relatively distributed market share among registrars, while .top, .mobi, and .xyz show high concentration with their top registrars (West.cn at 50.5%, Eranet at 60.7%, and GMO Internet at 37.8% respectively).
- GoDaddy maintains strong positions across multiple TLDs, appearing in the top 5 registrars for .com, .org, .xyz, and .top.
- Regional registrars like West.cn and Eranet show dominance in specific TLDs (.top and .mobi respectively), suggesting targeted market strategies or regional preferences.
- The total of 160,372 newly registered domains across 417 TLDs demonstrates the continued robust growth of the domain name industry.
*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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