On August 18, 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 on August 18, 2025, revealed a total of 161,515 new domain registrations across 422 TLDs. The distribution shows that .com continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for nearly half of all new registrations.
- .com: 79,086 domains (49.0%)
- .top: 17,817 domains (11.0%)
- .online: 4,945 domains (3.1%)
- .org: 4,829 domains (3.0%)
- .net: 4,563 domains (2.8%)
- .skin: 4,055 domains (2.5%)
- .pro: 4,052 domains (2.5%)
- .store: 3,902 domains (2.4%)
- .xyz: 3,865 domains (2.4%)
- .info: 3,112 domains (1.9%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 31,289 domains, representing 19.4% of all newly registered domains. This distribution highlights the continued preference for traditional gTLDs like .com, while also showing significant traction for newer options like .top and .online.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD led the pack with 79,086 newly registered domains on August 18, 2025, representing 49.0% of all new domain registrations. This demonstrates the continued dominance and trust placed in the .com extension.
- GoDaddy: 15,837 domains (20.2%)
- Namecheap: 8,765 domains (11.2%)
- Hostinger: 4,762 domains (6.1%)
- Squarespace: 4,469 domains (5.7%)
- Namebright: 4,330 domains (5.5%)
GoDaddy maintains a strong lead in the .com registration market, handling over one-fifth of all new .com domains. The top five registrars together account for approximately 48.7% of all new .com registrations, while the remaining 51.3% are distributed among numerous other registrars, indicating a competitive market with diverse options for consumers.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD secured the second position with 17,817 newly registered domains, representing 11.0% of all new domain registrations on August 18, 2025. This relatively new TLD has gained significant popularity.
- West.cn: 8,566 domains (48.1%)
- Dynadot: 2,487 domains (14.0%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,259 domains (7.1%)
- Gname: 1,157 domains (6.5%)
- GoDaddy: 1,094 domains (6.1%)
The .top TLD market shows a notable concentration, with West.cn dominating nearly half of all new registrations. This Chinese registrar’s strong performance indicates the popularity of .top domains in the Asian market. The top five registrars collectively manage 81.8% of all new .top registrations, suggesting a more consolidated market compared to .com.
c) .online Newly Registered Domains
The .online TLD ranked third with 4,945 newly registered domains, representing 3.1% of all new domain registrations. This extension has become popular for businesses seeking to emphasize their online presence.
- Namecheap: 860 domains (17.4%)
- Hostinger: 810 domains (16.4%)
- Reg: 503 domains (10.2%)
- GoDaddy: 491 domains (9.9%)
- Networksolutions: 345 domains (7.0%)
The .online registrar market shows a more balanced distribution compared to .com and .top. Namecheap and Hostinger are closely competing for market leadership, together handling about one-third of all new .online registrations. The “Others” category accounts for 39.2% of registrations, indicating a relatively diverse market with opportunities for smaller registrars.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD secured the fourth position with 4,829 newly registered domains, accounting for 3.0% of all new domain registrations. This extension remains popular among organizations, non-profits, and community projects.
- Namecheap: 952 domains (19.7%)
- GoDaddy: 900 domains (18.6%)
- Squarespace: 469 domains (9.7%)
- Dynadot: 312 domains (6.5%)
- Cloudflare: 289 domains (6.0%)
The .org TLD shows a competitive registrar landscape with Namecheap slightly leading over GoDaddy. Together, these two major registrars account for 38.3% of all new .org registrations. The significant “Others” segment (39.5%) indicates that many organizations choose diverse registrars beyond the top five, reflecting the varied nature of .org domain users.
e) .net Newly Registered Domains
The .net TLD ranked fifth with 4,563 newly registered domains, representing 2.8% of all new domain registrations. This traditional gTLD continues to be favored for network-related services and as an alternative to .com.
- GoDaddy: 911 domains (20.2%)
- Namecheap: 644 domains (14.3%)
- Namesilo: 310 domains (6.9%)
- Squarespace: 307 domains (6.8%)
- Hostinger: 159 domains (3.5%)
GoDaddy maintains a clear lead in the .net registration market, with Namecheap following as a strong second. The top five registrars account for 51.7% of new .net registrations, while the substantial “Others” category (48.3%) suggests a fragmented market with many smaller players competing for market share.
3. Key Takeaways
- The domain registration market continues to be dominated by .com (49.0%), with .top emerging as a strong second choice (11.0%).
- Traditional TLDs (.com, .org, .net) still account for more than half (54.8%) of all newly registered domains.
- GoDaddy maintains market leadership for .com and .net TLDs, while Namecheap leads in .org and .online registrations.
- The .top TLD shows unique market dynamics with West.cn controlling nearly half of all registrations.
- Market concentration varies significantly across TLDs: .top shows high concentration (top registrar at 48.1%), while .com, .org, .online, and .net markets are more competitive.
- Regional registrars like West.cn and Alibaba Cloud demonstrate strong presence in specific TLD markets, indicating geographic preferences in domain registration.
- Newer registrars like Squarespace are making notable inroads in several TLD markets, challenging traditional domain registrars.
*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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