On October 18, 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
According to ABTdomain’s analysis, a total of 290,905 domains were newly registered across 462 active TLDs (from 1086 TLDs analyzed) on October 18, 2025. The distribution reveals a continued dominance of traditional and newer generic TLDs, with .com maintaining its leading position in the domain registration landscape.
The top 10 TLDs by registration volume are:
- .com: 122,333 domains (42.1%)
- .xyz: 68,069 domains (23.4%)
- .top: 17,711 domains (6.1%)
- .info: 8,892 domains (3.1%)
- .org: 7,219 domains (2.5%)
- .net: 7,081 domains (2.4%)
- .site: 6,622 domains (2.3%)
- .online: 5,913 domains (2.0%)
- .store: 4,761 domains (1.6%)
- .vip: 2,655 domains (0.9%)
The data shows that the combined market share of .com and .xyz accounts for approximately 65.5% of all new domain registrations. Other TLDs collectively represent 13.6% of newly registered domains, indicating a diverse but fragmented market beyond the top 10 TLDs.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
On October 18, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 122,333 newly registered .com domains, representing 42.1% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered over a three-day period (October 16-18, 2025).
The top 5 registrars for .com domains were:
- GoDaddy: 20,824 domains (17.0%)
- Namecheap: 14,226 domains (11.6%)
- Squarespace: 6,924 domains (5.7%)
- Dynadot: 6,455 domains (5.3%)
- Hostinger: 6,125 domains (5.0%)
The .com registrar landscape shows a relatively balanced market, with GoDaddy leading but not dominating. The top 10 registrars account for 63.8% of all new .com registrations, while the remaining 36.2% are distributed among other registrars, indicating a competitive marketplace.
b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 68,069 newly registered .xyz domains on October 18, 2025, making up 23.4% of all new domain registrations. These registrations occurred primarily on October 16 and 17, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .xyz domains were:
- GMO Internet: 57,072 domains (83.8%)
- Spaceship: 5,965 domains (8.8%)
- Dynadot: 1,602 domains (2.4%)
- Namecheap: 913 domains (1.3%)
- GoDaddy: 375 domains (0.6%)
Unlike other TLDs, the .xyz market shows extreme concentration, with GMO Internet controlling an overwhelming 83.8% of new registrations. This indicates a specialized focus by GMO Internet on the .xyz TLD, possibly through promotional campaigns or strategic pricing.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
On October 18, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 17,711 newly registered .top domains, accounting for 6.1% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered during the period of October 16-18, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .top domains were:
- GoDaddy.com: 4,328 domains (24.4%)
- Gname: 3,439 domains (19.4%)
- West.cn: 3,177 domains (17.9%)
- Spaceship: 1,463 domains (8.3%)
- Namesilo: 1,298 domains (7.3%)
The .top TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars compared to .xyz, with the top three registrars (GoDaddy, Gname, and West.cn) accounting for approximately 61.7% of all new .top registrations. The significant presence of Chinese registrars (West.cn and potentially Gname) indicates strong interest in this TLD from the Chinese market.
d) .info Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 8,892 newly registered .info domains on October 18, 2025, representing 3.1% of all new domain registrations. These domains were registered over October 16-17, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .info domains were:
- Dynadot: 2,480 domains (27.9%)
- Porkbun: 1,270 domains (14.3%)
- Namecheap: 814 domains (9.2%)
- Eranet: 700 domains (7.9%)
- Ionos: 660 domains (7.4%)
The .info TLD shows Dynadot as the clear leader with nearly 28% of registrations. Interestingly, the registrar distribution for .info differs significantly from .com, with Dynadot taking the lead position that GoDaddy holds in the .com space. The “Others” category accounts for 33.4% of registrations, indicating a healthy diversity of registrars in this market segment.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
On October 18, 2025, ABTdomain recorded 7,219 newly registered .org domains, making up 2.5% of all new domain registrations. These registrations took place over October 16-18, 2025.
The top 5 registrars for .org domains were:
- GoDaddy: 1,335 domains (18.5%)
- Namecheap: 1,057 domains (14.6%)
- Squarespace: 679 domains (9.4%)
- Cloudflare: 452 domains (6.3%)
- Ionos: 414 domains (5.7%)
The .org registrar landscape shows similarities to the .com market, with GoDaddy and Namecheap leading the pack. However, the .org market appears more fragmented, with 45.5% of registrations falling under “Others” – the highest percentage among the top 5 TLDs. This suggests a diverse range of registrars catering to the non-profit and organizational sectors that traditionally favor the .org TLD.
3. Key Takeaways
- Total new domain registrations on October 18, 2025: 290,905 across 462 active TLDs
- The .com TLD maintains its dominant position with 42.1% market share, followed by .xyz with 23.4%
- The top 5 TLDs (.com, .xyz, .top, .info, and .org) account for approximately 77.2% of all new domain registrations
- Registrar market concentration varies significantly by TLD – from highly concentrated (.xyz with GMO Internet at 83.8%) to relatively balanced (.com, .org)
- GoDaddy maintains strong positions across multiple TLDs, leading in .com, .org, and .top registrations
- Specialized registrars show strength in specific TLDs: Dynadot dominates .info (27.9%), and GMO Internet overwhelmingly leads .xyz (83.8%)
- Chinese registrars show significant presence in the .top TLD market, with West.cn holding a 17.9% share
- The domain registration market continues to show a mix of concentrated leadership and fragmented competition, varying by TLD
*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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