On August 8, 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 data for August 8, 2025 shows a total of 248,265 newly registered domains across 458 active TLDs (out of 992 TLDs analyzed). The distribution reveals that .com continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for just over half of all new registrations.
The top 10 TLDs by registration volume are:
- .com: 124,278 domains (50.1%)
- .top: 18,300 domains (7.4%)
- .xyz: 11,285 domains (4.5%)
- .org: 7,909 domains (3.2%)
- .online: 7,640 domains (3.1%)
- .yachts: 7,530 domains (3.0%)
- .net: 7,337 domains (3.0%)
- .info: 7,301 domains (2.9%)
- .store: 5,110 domains (2.1%)
- .site: 4,242 domains (1.7%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 47,333 domains, representing 19.1% of all newly registered domains. This data highlights the continued preference for traditional TLDs like .com, while also showing significant activity in newer extensions like .top and .xyz.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
With 124,278 new registrations on August 8, 2025, .com remains the dominant TLD in the domain market. These domains were registered on August 07, 2025, according to ABTdomain’s data.
The top 5 registrars for .com domains are:
- GoDaddy: 24,177 domains (19.6%)
- Namecheap: 17,004 domains (13.8%)
- Hostinger: 7,070 domains (5.7%)
- Squarespace: 6,913 domains (5.6%)
- Gname: 5,949 domains (4.8%)
The .com registrar market shows significant consolidation with GoDaddy and Namecheap controlling over one-third of all new .com registrations. However, the “Others” category, representing numerous smaller registrars, accounts for 43,970 domains (35.6%), indicating a diverse and competitive landscape beyond the major players.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD recorded 18,300 new domain registrations on August 8, 2025, making it the second most popular TLD for new registrations. These domains were registered on August 8, August 7, and August 6, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains are:
- West.cn: 7,564 domains (41.3%)
- GoDaddy.com: 1,781 domains (9.7%)
- Gname: 1,612 domains (8.8%)
- Namesilo: 1,591 domains (8.7%)
- Dynadot: 1,494 domains (8.2%)
The .top TLD shows a significantly different registrar distribution compared to .com, with West.cn dominating the market with over 41% of all new .top registrations. The remaining registrations are more evenly distributed among other registrars, with “Others” accounting for 4,258 domains (23.3%).
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD recorded 11,285 new domain registrations on August 8, 2025, positioning it as the third most popular TLD for new registrations. These domains were registered across August 8, August 7, and August 6, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains are:
- GMO Internet: 6,046 domains (53.6%)
- Namecheap: 1,380 domains (12.2%)
- GoDaddy: 918 domains (8.1%)
- Dynadot: 769 domains (6.8%)
- Namesilo: 360 domains (3.2%)
The .xyz TLD shows the highest concentration of registrations among the analyzed TLDs, with GMO Internet controlling over half of all new .xyz registrations. Namecheap holds a distant second position, while the remaining registrars have significantly smaller market shares. The “Others” category accounts for 1,812 domains (16.1%).
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD recorded 7,909 new domain registrations on August 8, 2025, making it the fourth most popular TLD for new registrations. These domains were registered on August 8, August 7, and August 6, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains are:
- Namecheap: 1,543 domains (19.5%)
- GoDaddy: 1,445 domains (18.3%)
- Squarespace: 661 domains (8.4%)
- Spaceship: 487 domains (6.2%)
- Dynadot: 449 domains (5.7%)
The .org TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to .top and .xyz, with Namecheap and GoDaddy holding similar market shares. However, the largest portion of .org registrations falls under the “Others” category with 3,324 domains (42.0%), indicating a highly fragmented market with many registrars handling smaller volumes.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
The .online TLD recorded 7,640 new domain registrations on August 8, 2025, positioning it as the fifth most popular TLD for new registrations. These domains were registered on August 8, August 7, and August 6, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .online domains are:
- GoDaddy: 1,288 domains (16.9%)
- Namecheap: 1,241 domains (16.2%)
- Hostinger: 1,054 domains (13.8%)
- Reg: 579 domains (7.6%)
- Networksolutions: 484 domains (6.3%)
The .online TLD shows a competitive market with GoDaddy and Namecheap holding similar market shares, followed closely by Hostinger. The “Others” category represents a significant portion with 2,994 domains (39.2%), indicating a diverse ecosystem of registrars handling .online domains.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration market, accounting for 50.1% of all newly registered domains.
- Newer TLDs like .top, .xyz, and .online are showing significant activity, collectively representing 15% of all new registrations.
- Registrar market concentration varies significantly by TLD:
- .com: More competitive with GoDaddy (19.6%) and Namecheap (13.8%) as leaders
- .top: Dominated by West.cn (41.3%)
- .xyz: Highly concentrated with GMO Internet controlling 53.6% of registrations
- .org: More balanced between Namecheap (19.5%) and GoDaddy (18.3%)
- .online: Competitive among GoDaddy (16.9%), Namecheap (16.2%), and Hostinger (13.8%)
- GoDaddy and Namecheap appear consistently among the top registrars across most analyzed TLDs, indicating their strong market position.
- Specialized registrars like West.cn for .top and GMO Internet for .xyz demonstrate the importance of regional and niche players in specific TLD markets.
*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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