On October 11, 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 analyzed 1031 TLDs and found 456 TLDs with newly registered domains on October 11, 2025, recording a total of 235,090 newly registered domains. The distribution of these registrations shows the continued dominance of traditional TLDs alongside growing interest in newer extensions.
- .com: 122,149 domains (52.0%)
- .xyz: 19,645 domains (8.4%)
- .top: 14,431 domains (6.1%)
- .net: 7,055 domains (3.0%)
- .org: 6,981 domains (3.0%)
- .info: 6,406 domains (2.7%)
- .online: 5,381 domains (2.3%)
- .store: 4,779 domains (2.0%)
- .space: 4,049 domains (1.7%)
- .site: 3,692 domains (1.6%)
- Others: 40,522 domains (17.2%)
The data clearly demonstrates that .com remains the dominant TLD with over half (52.0%) of all new registrations. The newer TLDs like .xyz and .top have secured significant positions with 8.4% and 6.1% market share respectively. Traditional TLDs (.net and .org) maintain steady registration rates, while specialized TLDs like .online, .store, .space, and .site collectively account for a notable portion of new registrations.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 122,149 .com newly registered domains on October 11, 2025, representing 52.0% of all new registrations. This reinforces .com’s position as the preferred TLD for new websites and online businesses.
- Godaddy: 21,924 domains (17.9%)
- Namecheap: 13,806 domains (11.3%)
- Dynadot: 7,355 domains (6.0%)
- Squarespace: 6,308 domains (5.2%)
- Hostinger: 6,222 domains (5.1%)
The .com TLD registrar landscape shows Godaddy as the clear leader with nearly 18% market share, followed by Namecheap. While the top 5 registrars account for approximately 45.5% of all .com registrations, the remaining 54.5% is distributed among numerous smaller registrars, indicating a competitive marketplace for .com domain registrations.
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 19,645 .xyz newly registered domains on October 11, 2025, making it the second most popular TLD with 8.4% of all new domain registrations. The .xyz extension has gained popularity as an alternative to traditional TLDs.
- GMO Internet: 15,536 domains (79.1%)
- Namecheap: 869 domains (4.4%)
- Godaddy: 725 domains (3.7%)
- Dynadot: 464 domains (2.4%)
- Spaceship: 237 domains (1.2%)
The .xyz registrar distribution shows an overwhelming dominance by GMO Internet, which handles nearly 80% of all .xyz registrations. This represents a highly concentrated market for this particular TLD, with the remaining registrars capturing relatively small portions of the market.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 14,431 .top newly registered domains on October 11, 2025, accounting for 6.1% of all new registrations. The .top TLD has secured a solid position as the third most popular choice for new domain registrations.
- West.cn: 4,109 domains (28.5%)
- godaddy.com: 1,778 domains (12.3%)
- Dynadot: 1,770 domains (12.3%)
- Namesilo: 1,653 domains (11.5%)
- Gname: 1,247 domains (8.6%)
The .top TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars, with West.cn leading at 28.5%. The next three registrars (Godaddy, Dynadot, and Namesilo) have very similar market shares ranging from 11.5% to 12.3%, suggesting healthy competition in this segment.
d) .net Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 7,055 .net newly registered domains on October 11, 2025, representing 3.0% of all new domain registrations. As one of the traditional TLDs, .net continues to maintain a steady presence in the domain registration landscape.
- Godaddy: 1,339 domains (19.0%)
- Namecheap: 1,029 domains (14.6%)
- Squarespace: 543 domains (7.7%)
- Dynadot: 458 domains (6.5%)
- Tucows: 290 domains (4.1%)
For .net domains, Godaddy leads the registrar market with 19.0% share, followed closely by Namecheap. Together, the top 5 registrars account for approximately 51.9% of all .net registrations, while the remaining 48.1% is distributed among various other registrars, indicating a relatively fragmented market.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 6,981 .org newly registered domains on October 11, 2025, accounting for 3.0% of all new registrations. The .org TLD, traditionally associated with non-profit organizations, continues to attract a significant number of new registrations.
- Namecheap: 1,277 domains (18.3%)
- Godaddy: 1,246 domains (17.8%)
- Squarespace: 657 domains (9.4%)
- Cloudflare: 386 domains (5.5%)
- Ionos: 374 domains (5.4%)
The .org TLD shows a competitive landscape with Namecheap slightly ahead of Godaddy. Together, these two registrars handle over 36% of all .org registrations. The top 5 registrars account for 56.4% of all .org registrations, while the remaining 43.6% is distributed among other registrars, reflecting a balanced market distribution.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD maintains its dominant position with 52.0% of all newly registered domains, followed by .xyz (8.4%) and .top (6.1%).
- Traditional TLDs (.net and .org) each account for 3.0% of new registrations, demonstrating their continued relevance.
- Godaddy leads registrar market share for .com and .net domains, while Namecheap leads in .org registrations.
- The .xyz TLD shows highly concentrated registrar distribution with GMO Internet handling 79.1% of all registrations.
- The .top TLD displays more balanced competition among registrars, with West.cn leading at 28.5%.
- Major registrars like Godaddy, Namecheap, and Dynadot maintain strong positions across multiple TLDs, suggesting their significant role in the domain registration ecosystem.
- Specialized registrars like West.cn and GMO Internet show strong domain-specific focus, particularly in the .top and .xyz TLDs 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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