On August 31, 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
On August 31, 2025, ABTdomain analyzed 1,060 TLDs and found 438 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 208,607 newly registered domains. The data reveals a clear hierarchy in domain registration preferences across the global internet landscape.
- .com: 88,426 domains (42.4%)
- .xyz: 44,712 domains (21.4%)
- .top: 15,772 domains (7.6%)
- .net: 6,325 domains (3.0%)
- .online: 6,252 domains (3.0%)
- .org: 5,503 domains (2.6%)
- .store: 3,950 domains (1.9%)
- .info: 3,920 domains (1.9%)
- .site: 2,480 domains (1.2%)
- .sbs: 2,152 domains (1.0%)
- Others: 29,115 domains (14.0%)
The distribution clearly shows the continued dominance of the .com TLD, which accounts for nearly half of all new domain registrations. The .xyz TLD has maintained its position as the second most popular choice, while .top secures the third position with a notable market share. Together, these top three TLDs represent over 71% of all newly registered domains on this date.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On August 31, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 88,426 .com newly registered domains. The .com TLD continues to be the most popular choice, accounting for 42.4% of all new domain registrations.
- Godaddy: 16,477 domains (18.6%)
- Namecheap: 8,690 domains (9.8%)
- Gname: 6,623 domains (7.5%)
- Hostinger: 5,197 domains (5.9%)
- Squarespace: 4,237 domains (4.8%)
The registrar distribution for .com domains shows Godaddy maintaining its dominant position with nearly one-fifth of all new .com registrations. The top 5 registrars together account for 46.6% of all new .com domains, while the remaining 53.4% is distributed among numerous smaller registrars. This indicates a competitive yet consolidated market for .com registrations.
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 44,712 .xyz newly registered domains on August 31, 2025. The .xyz TLD has secured the second position with 21.4% of all new domain registrations.
- GMO Internet: 38,296 domains (85.7%)
- Spaceship: 1,818 domains (4.1%)
- Godaddy: 1,272 domains (2.8%)
- Namecheap: 809 domains (1.8%)
- Dynadot: 506 domains (1.1%)
The .xyz TLD shows an extremely concentrated registrar distribution, with GMO Internet dominating the market at 85.7% of all new .xyz registrations. This represents a significant market concentration compared to other TLDs, with the remaining registrars collectively accounting for only 14.3% of new .xyz domains.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
On August 31, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 15,772 .top newly registered domains. The .top TLD ranks third in popularity with 7.6% of all new domain registrations.
- West.cn: 5,035 domains (31.9%)
- godaddy.com: 4,387 domains (27.8%)
- Namesilo: 1,320 domains (8.4%)
- Gname: 1,125 domains (7.1%)
- Dynadot: 1,009 domains (6.4%)
The .top TLD shows a duopoly in the registrar market, with West.cn and Godaddy together controlling nearly 60% of all new .top registrations. The remaining market is more evenly distributed among other registrars, with the top 5 collectively accounting for 81.6% of all new .top domains.
d) .net Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,325 .net newly registered domains on August 31, 2025. The .net TLD holds the fourth position with 3.0% of all new domain registrations.
- Godaddy: 1,538 domains (24.3%)
- Namecheap: 730 domains (11.5%)
- Squarespace: 432 domains (6.8%)
- Amazon: 230 domains (3.6%)
- Namesilo: 218 domains (3.4%)
For .net domains, Godaddy leads with approximately one-quarter of all registrations, followed by Namecheap with a significant share. Notably, the “Others” category represents 50.2% of all .net registrations, indicating a highly fragmented market beyond the top 5 registrars. The presence of Amazon among the top 5 registrars for .net is also noteworthy.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
On August 31, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 6,252 .online newly registered domains. The .online TLD ranks fifth with 3.0% of all new domain registrations.
- Godaddy: 994 domains (15.9%)
- Reg: 873 domains (14.0%)
- Hostinger: 873 domains (14.0%)
- Dynadot: 830 domains (13.3%)
- Namecheap: 772 domains (12.3%)
The .online TLD shows the most balanced distribution among registrars, with very close competition between the top 5 players. Together, these registrars account for 69.4% of all new .online registrations, with each having a relatively similar market share. This suggests a highly competitive market for .online domains without a single dominant player.
3. Key Takeaways
- Traditional TLDs remain dominant: .com continues to lead with 42.4% of all new registrations, demonstrating the enduring value of this TLD in the domain market.
- Emerging TLDs show strength: .xyz (21.4%) and .top (7.6%) together account for nearly 30% of all new registrations, indicating significant adoption of alternative TLDs.
- Varied market concentration: While .xyz shows extreme concentration with GMO Internet controlling 85.7% of registrations, .online demonstrates a balanced competitive landscape with five registrars having similar market shares.
- Godaddy maintains leadership: Godaddy appears among the top 5 registrars for all analyzed TLDs, leading in .com, .net, and .online registrations.
- Regional players matter: West.cn dominates .top registrations with 31.9% market share, highlighting the importance of regional registrars for certain TLDs.
*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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