On October 12, 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 from October 12, 2025 reveals a total of 224,258 newly registered domains across 458 active TLDs (out of 1031 TLDs analyzed). The distribution shows a continued dominance of traditional and newer generic TLDs.
- .com leads with 92,865 registrations (41.4% of total)
- .xyz follows with 49,247 registrations (22.0%)
- .top ranks third with 14,759 registrations (6.6%)
- .info records 7,063 registrations (3.1%)
- .net shows 6,571 registrations (2.9%)
- .org accounts for 5,313 registrations (2.4%)
- .online represents 4,203 registrations (1.9%)
- .space reaches 4,098 registrations (1.8%)
- .store shows 3,790 registrations (1.7%)
- .vip completes the top 10 with 3,260 registrations (1.5%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 33,089 registrations (14.8% of total). Most domain registrations occurred between October 10-12, 2025, showing consistent registration patterns over this three-day period.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD continues to be the market leader with 92,865 newly registered domains on October 12, 2025, representing 41.4% of all new domain registrations.
- GoDaddy: 15,692 domains (16.9% of .com registrations)
- Namecheap: 8,994 domains (9.7%)
- Dynadot: 8,097 domains (8.7%)
- Hostinger: 5,137 domains (5.5%)
- Squarespace: 4,782 domains (5.1%)
The .com market shows a diverse distribution among registrars, with GoDaddy maintaining its leading position. The top 5 registrars collectively account for 45.9% of all .com registrations, while the remaining 54.1% are distributed among other registrars, indicating a competitive marketplace.
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD ranks second with 49,247 newly registered domains on October 12, 2025, capturing 22.0% of the total domain registration volume.
- GMO Internet: 45,676 domains (92.7% of .xyz registrations)
- Namecheap: 717 domains (1.5%)
- GoDaddy: 574 domains (1.2%)
- Spaceship: 269 domains (0.5%)
- Dynadot: 256 domains (0.5%)
Unlike other TLDs, the .xyz market shows extreme concentration, with GMO Internet dominating with 92.7% of all registrations. This suggests a strategic focus or promotional campaign by GMO Internet for .xyz domains during this period. The other registrars collectively manage only 7.3% of .xyz registrations.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD secured the third position with 14,759 newly registered domains on October 12, 2025, representing 6.6% of all domain registrations.
- West.cn: 5,087 domains (34.5% of .top registrations)
- GoDaddy.com: 2,312 domains (15.7%)
- Namesilo: 1,489 domains (10.1%)
- Gname: 1,113 domains (7.5%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 1,092 domains (7.4%)
The .top TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to .xyz, though West.cn maintains a significant lead with over one-third of all registrations. The top 5 registrars account for 75.2% of .top registrations, while other registrars handle the remaining 24.8%.
d) .info Newly Registered Domains
The .info TLD ranks fourth with 7,063 newly registered domains on October 12, 2025, accounting for 3.1% of total domain registrations.
- Dynadot: 2,857 domains (40.5% of .info registrations)
- Spaceship: 1,052 domains (14.9%)
- Porkbun: 968 domains (13.7%)
- Namecheap: 558 domains (7.9%)
- GoDaddy: 439 domains (6.2%)
For .info domains, Dynadot emerges as the clear market leader with 40.5% of registrations. The top 5 registrars together control 83.2% of the .info market, showing a relatively high concentration among major players, with other registrars handling only 16.8% of registrations.
e) .net Newly Registered Domains
The .net TLD completes the top 5 with 6,571 newly registered domains on October 12, 2025, representing 2.9% of all domain registrations.
- GoDaddy: 1,320 domains (20.1% of .net registrations)
- Namecheap: 874 domains (13.3%)
- Squarespace: 509 domains (7.7%)
- Tucows: 387 domains (5.9%)
- Dynadot: 223 domains (3.4%)
The .net TLD shows the most fragmented distribution among the top 5 TLDs, with GoDaddy leading at 20.1% but no registrar having overwhelming dominance. The top 5 registrars account for 50.4% of .net registrations, while nearly half (49.6%) are distributed among numerous other registrars.
3. Key Takeaways
- Traditional TLDs continue to dominate: .com remains the undisputed leader with 41.4% of all new domain registrations, followed by newer gTLDs like .xyz (22.0%) and .top (6.6%).
- Market concentration varies significantly by TLD: While .xyz shows extreme concentration (GMO Internet 92.7%), other TLDs like .net display much more competitive landscapes.
- GoDaddy maintains strong position across multiple TLDs: Leading in .com (16.9%) and .net (20.1%), and ranking in the top 5 for most major TLDs.
- Regional players show significant influence: West.cn dominates .top registrations (34.5%), suggesting strong regional preferences for certain TLDs.
- Specialized registrars demonstrate TLD focus: Dynadot leads in .info (40.5%) while ranking lower in other TLDs, indicating strategic specialization.
*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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