On October 01, 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 data reveals that on October 01, 2025, a total of 214,875 domains were newly registered across 429 active TLDs. The distribution clearly shows the continued dominance of traditional TLDs, with .com maintaining its leadership position.
- .com: 120,706 domains (56.2% of all registrations)
- .top: 18,953 domains (8.8%)
- .org: 8,723 domains (4.1%)
- .net: 6,909 domains (3.2%)
- .info: 5,979 domains (2.8%)
- .online: 3,686 domains (1.7%)
- .site: 3,364 domains (1.6%)
- .xyz: 3,119 domains (1.5%)
- .store: 3,062 domains (1.4%)
- .pro: 2,563 domains (1.2%)
- Others: 37,811 domains (17.6%)
The data indicates that .com remains the overwhelming favorite among domain registrants, accounting for more than half of all new registrations. The next largest TLD, .top, represents just 8.8% of the market. The top 10 TLDs collectively account for 82.4% of all newly registered domains, highlighting the concentrated nature of the domain market.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On October 01, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 120,706 newly registered .com domains. These registrations were distributed across multiple registrars, with several major players dominating the market.
- GoDaddy: 24,133 domains (20.0% market share)
- Namecheap: 14,973 domains (12.4% market share)
- Squarespace: 7,230 domains (6.0% market share)
- Dynadot: 6,511 domains (5.4% market share)
- Gname: 5,560 domains (4.6% market share)
The .com TLD shows a relatively concentrated market with GoDaddy and Namecheap controlling nearly a third (32.4%) of all new .com registrations. The top 10 registrars account for 63.3% of all new .com domains, while the remaining 36.7% are distributed among numerous smaller registrars.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 18,953 newly registered .top domains on October 01, 2025, making it the second most popular TLD for the period. The registrar distribution for .top domains shows a notably different pattern compared to .com.
- West.cn: 6,019 domains (31.8% market share)
- godaddy.com: 2,991 domains (15.8% market share)
- Namesilo: 1,701 domains (9.0% market share)
- Gname: 1,574 domains (8.3% market share)
- Chinese registrar (characters not displayed): 1,239 domains (6.5% market share)
The .top TLD shows significant concentration with West.cn dominating nearly one-third of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars account for 71.4% of all new .top domains, indicating a more concentrated market than .com. It’s worth noting the strong presence of Chinese registrars in the .top space.
c) .org Newly Registered Domains
On October 01, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 8,723 newly registered .org domains. The .org TLD, traditionally associated with non-profit organizations, shows a more balanced distribution among major registrars.
- GoDaddy: 1,408 domains (16.1% market share)
- Namecheap: 1,211 domains (13.9% market share)
- Dynadot: 1,141 domains (13.1% market share)
- Squarespace: 718 domains (8.2% market share)
- Porkbun: 680 domains (7.8% market share)
The .org TLD demonstrates a more evenly distributed market share among the top registrars, with GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Dynadot together accounting for 43.1% of new registrations. The “Others” category represents 40.9% of registrations, indicating a healthy diversity of smaller registrars active in the .org space.
d) .net Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,909 newly registered .net domains on October 01, 2025. The .net TLD, traditionally used for network-related websites, shows a more concentrated distribution among its top registrars.
- GoDaddy: 1,358 domains (19.7% market share)
- Namecheap: 716 domains (10.4% market share)
- Squarespace: 571 domains (8.3% market share)
- Kouming: 551 domains (8.0% market share)
- Hostinger: 230 domains (3.3% market share)
For .net domains, GoDaddy maintains a strong lead, with almost twice the registrations of its nearest competitor. Interestingly, the “Others” category accounts for 50.4% of all new .net registrations, indicating a highly fragmented market beyond the top 5 players. This suggests numerous smaller registrars are active in the .net space.
e) .info Newly Registered Domains
On October 01, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 5,979 newly registered .info domains. The .info TLD, which is one of the original generic TLDs, shows a highly concentrated distribution pattern among registrars.
- Namecheap: 1,915 domains (32.0% market share)
- GoDaddy: 742 domains (12.4% market share)
- Spaceship: 610 domains (10.2% market share)
- Dynadot: 482 domains (8.1% market share)
- Porkbun: 356 domains (6.0% market share)
The .info TLD shows remarkable concentration with Namecheap commanding nearly a third of all new registrations. The top 5 registrars account for 68.7% of all new .info domains, while the remaining 31.3% are distributed among other registrars. This makes .info one of the most concentrated TLDs in terms of registrar market share.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD remains the dominant force in domain registrations, accounting for 56.2% of all newly registered domains on October 01, 2025.
- The .top TLD has emerged as a significant player, securing 8.8% of all new registrations, with strong representation from Chinese registrars.
- Traditional TLDs (.com, .org, .net) continue to show strong performance, collectively accounting for 63.5% of all new registrations.
- GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading registrar across multiple TLDs, particularly dominating in .com (20.0%), .net (19.7%), and .org (16.1%).
- Namecheap shows exceptional strength in the .info space, capturing 32.0% of new registrations in that TLD.
- West.cn demonstrates remarkable dominance in the .top TLD space with 31.8% market share.
- The distribution of registrars varies significantly across different TLDs, reflecting specialized market strategies and regional preferences.
- Beyond the top 5-10 registrars, there remains substantial market share for smaller and niche registrars, particularly in the .net TLD where “Others” account for 50.4% of 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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