On August 30, 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 on August 30, 2025, covered 1,060 TLDs and found 461 TLDs with newly registered domains. A total of 232,131 new domain registrations were recorded across these TLDs. The distribution shows a clear dominance of traditional TLDs, with .com maintaining its leadership position.
- .com: 119,276 domains (51.4%)
- .top: 20,128 domains (8.7%)
- .info: 9,334 domains (4.0%)
- .online: 7,756 domains (3.3%)
- .org: 7,267 domains (3.1%)
- .net: 6,357 domains (2.7%)
- .xyz: 5,444 domains (2.3%)
- .link: 4,252 domains (1.8%)
- .store: 4,245 domains (1.8%)
- .sbs: 4,024 domains (1.7%)
- Others: 44,048 domains (19.0%)
The data clearly demonstrates the continued dominance of .com in the domain registration market, accounting for more than half of all newly registered domains. The .top TLD has secured a strong second position with 8.7% of new registrations, while other generic TLDs like .info, .online, and .org round out the top five. Combined, these top 5 TLDs represent approximately 70.5% of all new domain registrations on August 30, 2025.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD continues to be the market leader with 119,276 newly registered domains, representing 51.4% of all new domain registrations. This substantial volume underscores the enduring popularity and perceived value of .com domains.
- GoDaddy: 22,685 domains (19.1%)
- Namecheap: 12,645 domains (10.6%)
- Dynadot: 7,143 domains (6.0%)
- Gname: 7,085 domains (6.0%)
- Squarespace: 6,179 domains (5.2%)
GoDaddy maintains a strong lead in .com registrations, capturing nearly one-fifth of the market. Namecheap follows as a solid second with 10.6% market share. The top 5 registrars together account for 46.9% of all .com registrations, while smaller registrars and “Others” represent the remaining 53.1%, indicating a competitive and somewhat fragmented market for the most popular TLD.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD secured second place with 20,128 newly registered domains, representing 8.7% of all new domain registrations. This TLD has gained significant traction in the domain market.
- West.cn: 6,003 domains (29.8%)
- GoDaddy: 3,951 domains (19.6%)
- godaddy.com: 2,202 domains (10.9%)
- Namesilo: 1,637 domains (8.1%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,549 domains (7.7%)
The .top TLD market shows an interesting distribution with West.cn taking a commanding lead with nearly 30% of all registrations. GoDaddy and its related platform godaddy.com together account for 30.5% of the market. The presence of Alibaba Cloud in the top 5 highlights the popularity of this TLD in Asian markets. The top 5 registrars control 76.1% of all .top registrations, indicating a more concentrated market than that of .com domains.
c) .info Newly Registered Domains
The .info TLD ranks third with 9,334 newly registered domains, accounting for 4.0% of all new domain registrations on August 30, 2025. This established TLD continues to maintain a significant presence in the domain market.
- Unstoppabledomains: 3,735 domains (40.0%)
- Namecheap: 1,292 domains (13.8%)
- Dynadot: 1,014 domains (10.9%)
- Porkbun: 864 domains (9.3%)
- GoDaddy: 581 domains (6.2%)
The .info TLD shows a highly concentrated market with Unstoppabledomains dominating at 40% of all registrations. This represents a significant market control by a single registrar. The combined market share of the top 5 registrars is 80.2%, leaving just 19.8% for all other registrars. This makes .info one of the most concentrated markets among the top 5 TLDs in terms of registrar distribution.
d) .online Newly Registered Domains
The .online TLD ranks fourth with 7,756 newly registered domains, representing 3.3% of all new domain registrations. This relatively newer TLD has established itself as a popular alternative to traditional options.
- GoDaddy: 1,539 domains (19.8%)
- Hostinger: 1,048 domains (13.5%)
- Namecheap: 884 domains (11.4%)
- Dynadot: 778 domains (10.0%)
- Reg: 599 domains (7.7%)
The .online TLD market shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to some other TLDs. GoDaddy leads with just under 20% market share, followed by Hostinger and Namecheap with double-digit percentages. The top 5 registrars account for 62.5% of all .online registrations, while “Others” represent 37.5%, indicating a moderately competitive market with opportunities for smaller registrars.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD completes the top 5 with 7,267 newly registered domains, representing 3.1% of all new domain registrations. This established TLD continues to be popular, particularly among organizations and non-profit entities.
- GoDaddy: 1,504 domains (20.8%)
- Namecheap: 1,407 domains (19.4%)
- Squarespace: 639 domains (8.8%)
- Cloudflare: 444 domains (6.1%)
- Hostinger: 366 domains (5.1%)
The .org TLD market is dominated by the two major registrars, GoDaddy and Namecheap, which together control 40.2% of all registrations. The presence of Squarespace and Cloudflare in the top 5 indicates the popularity of .org domains for website building and web services. The top 5 registrars account for 60.2% of all .org registrations, while “Others” represent 39.8%, showing a relatively competitive market with a balance between major players and smaller registrars.
3. Key Takeaways
- The domain registration market continues to be dominated by .com, which accounts for 51.4% of all newly registered domains. This demonstrates the enduring value and preference for .com domains.
- The top 5 TLDs (.com, .top, .info, .online, and .org) represent 70.5% of all new domain registrations, highlighting the concentration in a few key TLDs despite the availability of hundreds of options.
- GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar across multiple TLDs, ranking #1 for .com, .online, and .org registrations, and #2 for .top domains.
- Different TLDs show varying levels of market concentration: .info shows the highest concentration with Unstoppabledomains controlling 40% of registrations, while .com exhibits a more distributed market with the top registrar holding only 19.1% share.
- Regional players like West.cn and Alibaba Cloud have significant influence in certain TLD markets, particularly .top, indicating geographic preferences in domain registration patterns.
- Specialized registrars are gaining market share in specific TLDs, such as Unstoppabledomains’ dominance in .info registrations.
*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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