On September 29, 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 September 29, 2025, covered 1062 TLDs and found 425 TLDs with newly registered domains. A total of 215,652 newly registered domains were recorded across all TLDs. The distribution shows that .com and .xyz continue to dominate the domain registration landscape.
- .com: 79,889 domains (37.0%)
- .xyz: 72,827 domains (33.8%)
- .top: 10,213 domains (4.7%)
- .org: 4,555 domains (2.1%)
- .net: 4,151 domains (1.9%)
- .online: 4,016 domains (1.9%)
- .store: 3,459 domains (1.6%)
- .site: 2,654 domains (1.2%)
- .info: 2,326 domains (1.1%)
- .vip: 2,081 domains (1.0%)
- Others: 29,481 domains (13.7%)
The data reveals that .com and .xyz together account for more than 70% of all newly registered domains, demonstrating their continued dominance in the domain market. The remaining TLDs each represent less than 5% of the total registrations, with .top being the third most popular choice at 4.7%.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 79,889 newly registered .com domains on September 29, 2025. The .com TLD continues to be the most popular choice, representing 37.0% of all new domain registrations.
- GoDaddy: 15,368 domains (19.2%)
- Namecheap: 7,844 domains (9.8%)
- Dynadot: 5,576 domains (7.0%)
- Openprovider: 5,038 domains (6.3%)
- Squarespace: 4,518 domains (5.7%)
The distribution of .com registrations shows that while GoDaddy maintains a strong lead with 19.2% of the market share, the remaining registrations are distributed across many registrars. The top 5 registrars account for 48% of all .com registrations, while “Others” represent 34.5% of the market, indicating a competitive landscape with many players participating in the .com registration space.
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 72,827 newly registered .xyz domains on September 29, 2025. The .xyz TLD represents 33.8% of all new domain registrations, making it the second most popular choice.
- GMO Internet: 67,769 domains (93.1%)
- Spaceship: 1,282 domains (1.8%)
- Namecheap: 866 domains (1.2%)
- Dynadot: 768 domains (1.1%)
- GoDaddy: 316 domains (0.4%)
The .xyz TLD shows a remarkable concentration with GMO Internet dominating the market with 93.1% of all .xyz registrations. This indicates a significantly different market structure compared to .com, with one registrar having a near-monopoly on new .xyz domain registrations. The remaining registrars each hold less than 2% market share.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 10,213 newly registered .top domains on September 29, 2025. The .top TLD represents 4.7% of all new domain registrations, positioning it as the third most popular TLD.
- West.cn: 2,017 domains (19.7%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,422 domains (13.9%)
- GoDaddy: 1,306 domains (12.8%)
- Gname: 1,251 domains (12.2%)
- Namesilo: 1,041 domains (10.2%)
The .top TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to .xyz. While West.cn leads with 19.7% market share, the competition is strong with four other registrars each holding more than 10% of the market. This suggests a competitive environment for .top domain registrations with a combined 68.9% market share held by the top 5 registrars.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 4,555 newly registered .org domains on September 29, 2025. The .org TLD represents 2.1% of all new domain registrations, making it the fourth most popular TLD.
- GoDaddy: 891 domains (19.6%)
- Namecheap: 810 domains (17.8%)
- Squarespace: 455 domains (10.0%)
- Cloudflare: 290 domains (6.4%)
- Dynadot: 248 domains (5.4%)
The .org TLD market shows GoDaddy and Namecheap as the dominant players, together accounting for 37.4% of all new .org registrations. Squarespace holds a significant 10% share, while Cloudflare and Dynadot each have less than 7% of the market. With 40.9% of registrations categorized under “Others,” the .org TLD demonstrates a diverse registrar ecosystem beyond the top 5 players.
e) .net Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 4,151 newly registered .net domains on September 29, 2025. The .net TLD represents 1.9% of all new domain registrations, placing it as the fifth most popular TLD.
- GoDaddy: 843 domains (20.3%)
- Namecheap: 559 domains (13.5%)
- Squarespace: 363 domains (8.7%)
- Ionos: 223 domains (5.4%)
- Hostinger: 182 domains (4.4%)
The .net TLD shows a similar pattern to .org with GoDaddy leading the market at 20.3%, followed by Namecheap at 13.5%. However, there is a larger gap between the top two registrars and the rest, with Squarespace holding 8.7% and the remaining registrars each below 6%. A significant 47.7% of registrations fall under “Others,” indicating a fragmented market with many smaller registrars participating in .net domain registrations.
3. Key Takeaways
- Total market activity: 215,652 domains were newly registered across 425 active TLDs on September 29, 2025.
- TLD dominance: .com (37.0%) and .xyz (33.8%) together account for over 70% of all new domain registrations.
- Registrar leadership: GoDaddy maintains a strong position across multiple TLDs, leading in .com, .net, and .org registrations.
- Market concentration: The .xyz TLD shows extreme concentration with GMO Internet controlling 93.1% of registrations, while other TLDs display more competitive landscapes.
- Regional influence: Chinese registrars (West.cn and Alibaba Cloud) hold significant shares in the .top TLD market, indicating regional preferences.
- Diverse ecosystem: Legacy TLDs (.com, .net, .org) show greater registrar diversity with substantial “Others” categories (34.5%, 47.7%, and 40.9% respectively).
*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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