On November 17, 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 1,103 TLDs and found 438 TLDs with newly registered domains, recording a total of 171,786 newly registered domains on November 17, 2025. The distribution reveals that .com continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for more than half of all new registrations.
- .com: 86,377 domains (50.3%)
- .info: 17,322 domains (10.1%)
- .top: 12,845 domains (7.5%)
- .org: 6,681 domains (3.9%)
- .xyz: 5,360 domains (3.1%)
- .online: 4,710 domains (2.7%)
- .net: 4,602 domains (2.7%)
- .store: 3,903 domains (2.3%)
- .app: 2,791 domains (1.6%)
- .vip: 2,415 domains (1.4%)
The remaining TLDs collectively represent 14.4% of all newly registered domains, totaling 24,780 registrations. Most of these domains were registered between November 15-17, 2025, indicating a consistent registration pattern over the three-day period.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD continues to lead with 86,377 newly registered domains, representing 50.3% of all domain registrations recorded on November 17, 2025. This overwhelming preference for .com domains highlights its enduring popularity and perceived credibility in the digital landscape.
- GoDaddy: 15,556 domains (18.0%)
- Namecheap: 8,880 domains (10.3%)
- Hostinger: 5,275 domains (6.1%)
- Squarespace: 4,947 domains (5.7%)
- Namesrs: 3,443 domains (4.0%)
GoDaddy maintains a strong lead in the .com registrar market, handling nearly one-fifth of all new registrations. The top 10 registrars account for 61% of all newly registered .com domains, while the remaining 39% (33,695 domains) are distributed among numerous smaller registrars, indicating a competitive but top-heavy market.
b) .info Newly Registered Domains
The .info TLD secured second position with 17,322 newly registered domains, representing 10.1% of all new registrations. This TLD continues to be popular for informational websites and projects requiring descriptive domain names.
- Sav: 5,031 domains (29.0%)
- Eranet: 3,917 domains (22.6%)
- Dynadot: 1,642 domains (9.5%)
- 59: 1,604 domains (9.3%)
- Alibaba cloud: 1,004 domains (5.8%)
The .info registrar market shows significant concentration with Sav and Eranet collectively controlling more than half (51.6%) of all new .info registrations. The remaining 23.8% (4,124 domains) are distributed among various smaller registrars, showing a more concentrated market compared to .com TLDs.
c) .top Newly Registered Domains
With 12,845 newly registered domains, the .top TLD holds the third position, accounting for 7.5% of all new registrations. This relatively newer TLD has gained traction for businesses and individuals looking to position themselves as industry leaders.
- West.cn: 3,186 domains (24.8%)
- Spaceship: 2,854 domains (22.2%)
- Dynadot: 2,041 domains (15.9%)
- Openprovider: 1,146 domains (8.9%)
- Namesilo: 1,024 domains (8.0%)
The .top TLD market shows a notable Chinese registrar presence, with West.cn leading at nearly a quarter of all new registrations. The top three registrars account for 62.9% of all new .top domains, indicating a fairly concentrated market structure with fewer dominant players compared to other TLDs.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
The .org TLD recorded 6,681 newly registered domains, representing 3.9% of all new registrations. This TLD remains the preferred choice for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and community projects.
- Spaceship: 1,446 domains (21.6%)
- Namecheap: 899 domains (13.5%)
- GoDaddy: 871 domains (13.0%)
- Squarespace: 512 domains (7.7%)
- Cloudflare: 408 domains (6.1%)
Spaceship emerges as the leader in .org registrations, while traditional registrars like Namecheap and GoDaddy maintain strong positions. The top five registrars handle 61.9% of all .org new registrations, with the remaining 38.1% (2,545 domains) distributed among other registrars, suggesting a moderate level of market concentration.
e) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD secured 5,360 newly registered domains, accounting for 3.1% of all new registrations. This versatile TLD has gained popularity as an alternative to traditional options, especially among tech startups and innovative projects.
- Dynadot: 1,108 domains (20.7%)
- Namecheap: 802 domains (15.0%)
- Spaceship: 775 domains (14.5%)
- Alibaba cloud: 426 domains (7.9%)
- GoDaddy: 348 domains (6.5%)
The .xyz market shows a different competitive landscape with Dynadot leading the registrations. The top three registrars (Dynadot, Namecheap, and Spaceship) collectively handle 50.2% of all new .xyz domains, while a significant 35.5% (1,901 domains) are registered through various smaller registrars, indicating a relatively balanced distribution of market share.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD maintains its dominant position, accounting for 50.3% of all newly registered domains, followed by .info (10.1%), .top (7.5%), .org (3.9%), and .xyz (3.1%).
- GoDaddy leads the .com registrar market with 18% share, while specialized registrars dominate other TLDs: Sav for .info (29%), West.cn for .top (24.8%), Spaceship for .org (21.6%), and Dynadot for .xyz (20.7%).
- Different TLDs show varying degrees of market concentration, with .info showing the highest concentration (top two registrars holding 51.6% market share) and .com showing the most diversity (39% registered through smaller registrars).
- Regional registrars like West.cn and Alibaba Cloud demonstrate significant strength in certain TLD markets, highlighting the global nature of domain registration.
- Emerging registrars like Spaceship are showing strong performance across multiple TLD categories, challenging established players in the domain registration industry.
*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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