On September 15, 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
The data collected on September 15, 2025 shows that ABTdomain analyzed 1062 TLDs and found 437 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 157,153 newly registered domains. Most of these domains were registered between September 13-15, 2025.
The distribution of newly registered domains across TLDs reveals some clear preferences in the market:
- .com: 75,137 domains (47.8%)
- .top: 18,729 domains (11.9%)
- .run: 5,600 domains (3.6%)
- .org: 4,807 domains (3.1%)
- .net: 4,682 domains (3.0%)
- .xyz: 4,087 domains (2.6%)
- .online: 4,028 domains (2.6%)
- .store: 3,688 domains (2.3%)
- .site: 3,272 domains (2.1%)
- .skin: 2,529 domains (1.6%)
- Others: 30,594 domains (19.5%)
As the data clearly shows, .com continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for nearly half of all new registrations. The .top TLD holds a strong second position with almost 12% of the market. The remaining TLDs each represent less than 4% of new registrations, highlighting the continued preference for traditional and established TLDs.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On September 15, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 75,137 .com newly registered domains. This represents 47.8% of all newly registered domains for the day.
The distribution among the top 5 registrars for .com domains is as follows:
- GoDaddy: 13,325 domains (17.7%)
- Namecheap: 7,243 domains (9.6%)
- Gname: 4,936 domains (6.6%)
- Squarespace: 4,474 domains (6.0%)
- Hostinger: 3,756 domains (5.0%)
GoDaddy maintains a clear leadership position in the .com registration market, with nearly twice the volume of its closest competitor. The top 5 registrars account for approximately 45% of all .com registrations, while the remaining 55% is divided among numerous other registrars. It’s worth noting that “Others” account for 37.1% of registrations, indicating a healthy diversity in the registrar ecosystem.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 18,729 .top newly registered domains on September 15, 2025, representing 11.9% of all newly registered domains for the day.
The distribution among the top 5 registrars for .top domains is as follows:
- West.cn: 7,716 domains (41.2%)
- WDomain: 3,347 domains (17.9%)
- Gname: 1,931 domains (10.3%)
- Dynadot: 1,385 domains (7.4%)
- Namesilo: 1,292 domains (6.9%)
The .top TLD shows a much more concentrated registrar distribution compared to .com. West.cn dominates with over 41% of all .top registrations, followed by WDomain with nearly 18%. The top 5 registrars account for approximately 83.7% of all .top registrations, indicating a significantly less diversified market than what we observe with .com domains.
c) .run Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 5,600 .run newly registered domains on September 15, 2025, representing 3.6% of all newly registered domains for the day.
The distribution among the top 5 registrars for .run domains shows an extremely concentrated market:
- Spaceship: 5,567 domains (99.4%)
- Namecheap: 12 domains (0.2%)
- Publicdomainregistry: 6 domains (0.1%)
- GoDaddy: 4 domains (0.1%)
- Porkbun: 3 domains (0.1%)
The .run TLD market shows an extraordinary level of concentration, with Spaceship registrar controlling 99.4% of all new registrations. This near-monopoly suggests that Spaceship may have a special relationship with the .run registry or is running specific promotions for this TLD. The remaining registrars collectively account for just 0.6% of .run registrations.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 4,807 .org newly registered domains on September 15, 2025, representing 3.1% of all newly registered domains for the day.
The distribution among the top 5 registrars for .org domains is as follows:
- GoDaddy: 930 domains (19.3%)
- Namecheap: 774 domains (16.1%)
- Squarespace: 446 domains (9.3%)
- Cloudflare: 363 domains (7.6%)
- Hostinger: 271 domains (5.6%)
The .org TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to .run and .top. GoDaddy leads with 19.3% of registrations, followed closely by Namecheap with 16.1%. The top 5 registrars account for approximately 57.9% of all .org registrations, while “Others” represent 42.1%. This indicates a moderately competitive market for .org domains.
e) .net Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 4,682 .net newly registered domains on September 15, 2025, representing 3.0% of all newly registered domains for the day.
The distribution among the top 5 registrars for .net domains is as follows:
- GoDaddy: 900 domains (19.2%)
- Namecheap: 554 domains (11.8%)
- Squarespace: 331 domains (7.1%)
- Cloudflare: 210 domains (4.5%)
- Tucows: 190 domains (4.1%)
The .net TLD distribution pattern is quite similar to that of .org domains. GoDaddy leads with 19.2% of the market, followed by Namecheap with 11.8%. The top 5 registrars account for approximately 46.7% of all .net registrations, while “Others” represent a significant 53.3%. This indicates a diverse and competitive landscape for .net domain registrations.
3. Key Takeaways
- Total newly registered domains on September 15, 2025: 157,153 across 437 active TLDs
- .com continues to dominate the domain registration market with 47.8% of all new registrations
- .top has emerged as a strong second-tier TLD with 11.9% of new registrations
- The .run TLD shows an extreme market concentration with one registrar (Spaceship) controlling 99.4% of registrations
- GoDaddy maintains market leadership in traditional TLDs (.com, .org, .net), typically capturing 17-19% of registrations
- Namecheap consistently appears as the second-largest registrar across multiple TLDs
- The .org and .net TLDs show a more balanced distribution among registrars than newer TLDs
- Specialized and regional registrars like West.cn and WDomain dominate specific TLDs (.top)
- The “Others” category represents a significant portion of registrations across most TLDs, indicating a healthy diversity in the registrar market
*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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