On September 13, 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
According to ABTdomain’s data collected on September 13, 2025, a total of 291,090 new domains were registered across 455 TLDs (out of 1061 TLDs analyzed). The distribution shows a continued dominance of traditional and newer generic TLDs in the domain registration landscape.
- .com: 116,112 domains (39.9%)
- .xyz: 46,160 domains (15.9%)
- .autos: 17,616 domains (6.1%)
- .top: 17,058 domains (5.9%)
- .info: 7,677 domains (2.6%)
- .org: 7,506 domains (2.6%)
- .net: 6,670 domains (2.3%)
- .online: 5,776 domains (2.0%)
- .link: 5,016 domains (1.7%)
- .store: 4,684 domains (1.6%)
The .com TLD continues to lead with nearly 40% of all new registrations, followed by .xyz with almost 16%. The automotive-specific .autos TLD shows strong performance with 6.1% of new registrations. Other specialized TLDs like .top, .info, .org, and .net collectively account for a significant portion of the new registration market. The remaining TLDs, categorized as “Others,” represent 19.5% of total registrations with 56,815 domains.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD remains the most popular choice for domain registrations, with 116,112 new domains registered on September 13, 2025. These registrations occurred over a three-day period (September 11-13, 2025).
- GoDaddy: 20,561 domains (17.7%)
- Namecheap: 12,930 domains (11.1%)
- Openprovider: 6,639 domains (5.7%)
- Squarespace: 6,109 domains (5.3%)
- Gname: 5,160 domains (4.4%)
GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar for .com domains with nearly 18% market share. Namecheap follows with 11.1%, while Openprovider, Squarespace, and Gname each control between 4.4% and 5.7% of new .com registrations. It’s worth noting that smaller registrars collectively labeled as “Others” account for 37% of all new .com registrations, indicating a fragmented market beyond the top players.
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD continues to be the second most popular choice with 46,160 new domains registered on September 13, 2025. These registrations were distributed across multiple registrars, with one significantly dominating the market.
- GMO Internet: 38,126 domains (82.6%)
- Spaceship: 3,353 domains (7.3%)
- Namecheap: 1,280 domains (2.8%)
- Dynadot: 610 domains (1.3%)
- Namesilo: 486 domains (1.1%)
GMO Internet dominates the .xyz registration market with an overwhelming 82.6% share. Spaceship is a distant second with 7.3%, while Namecheap, Dynadot, and Namesilo collectively account for only about 5.2% of new .xyz registrations. The remaining registrars (“Others”) represent just 5% of the market, highlighting GMO Internet’s exceptional control over .xyz registrations.
c) .autos Newly Registered Domains
The .autos TLD shows significant activity with 17,616 newly registered domains on September 13, 2025. These domains were registered primarily on September 12, 2025.
- GMO Internet: 17,418 domains (98.9%)
- Juming: 89 domains (0.5%)
- West.cn: 49 domains (0.3%)
- Dynadot: 26 domains (0.1%)
- Eranet: 10 domains (0.1%)
GMO Internet maintains an even more dominant position in the .autos TLD market with a remarkable 98.9% share. The remaining registrars – Juming, West.cn, Dynadot, and Eranet – collectively account for just 1% of new .autos registrations. This suggests GMO Internet has effectively cornered the market for this automotive-focused TLD, possibly through promotional campaigns or strategic partnerships.
d) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD secured 17,058 new domain registrations on September 13, 2025. These registrations were distributed across several registrars with registrations spanning September 11-13, 2025.
- West.cn: 6,311 domains (37.0%)
- Gname: 4,039 domains (23.7%)
- Namesilo: 1,331 domains (7.8%)
- Dynadot: 1,017 domains (6.0%)
- GoDaddy: 983 domains (5.8%)
West.cn leads the .top registration market with 37% market share, followed by Gname with 23.7%. Namesilo, Dynadot, and GoDaddy each hold between 5.8% and 7.8% of the market. The “Others” category accounts for 19.8% of registrations, indicating that while West.cn and Gname are dominant, the .top TLD market is more distributed than .xyz or .autos, with multiple registrars capturing meaningful portions of new registrations.
e) .info Newly Registered Domains
The .info TLD recorded 7,677 new domain registrations on September 13, 2025. These domains were registered over September 11-12, 2025.
- Unstoppable Domains Inc: 3,193 domains (41.6%)
- Namecheap: 1,063 domains (13.8%)
- GoDaddy: 561 domains (7.3%)
- Dynadot: 453 domains (5.9%)
- Porkbun: 433 domains (5.6%)
Unstoppable Domains Inc dominates the .info registration market with 41.6% share, significantly ahead of the second-place registrar, Namecheap, with 13.8%. GoDaddy, Dynadot, and Porkbun each control between 5.6% and 7.3% of new .info registrations. Notably, the “Others” category accounts for 25.7% of registrations, indicating a relatively diverse market with numerous smaller registrars participating alongside the market leaders.
3. Key Takeaways
- Traditional TLDs remain dominant: .com continues to lead with 39.9% of all new registrations, demonstrating its enduring appeal despite the availability of numerous alternative TLDs.
- Specialized TLDs show strength: The .xyz TLD maintains its position as the second most popular choice with 15.9% of registrations, while specialized TLDs like .autos (6.1%) and .top (5.9%) show significant market presence.
- Registrar market concentration varies by TLD: While GMO Internet dominates both .xyz (82.6%) and .autos (98.9%) registrations, the .com market is more distributed with GoDaddy leading at 17.7%.
- Regional registrars show strength in specific TLDs: West.cn and Gname together control over 60% of .top registrations, suggesting regional popularity for certain TLDs.
- Market fragmentation beyond top players: In most TLDs, the “Others” category represents a significant portion of registrations, indicating ongoing opportunities for smaller registrars to compete effectively in specific market segments.
*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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