Newly Registered Domains Report: January 03, 2026

On January 03, 2026, ABTdomain recorded extensive domain registration activities spanning over 1,100 TLDs (Top-Level Domains). This newly registered domains report provides a detailed analysis of the domain name registrations, focusing on the distribution of registrations across various TLDs and highlighting the registrar market share for the top 5 TLDs based on volume.

1. Newly Registered Domains: Global Distribution Analysis

ABTdomain analyzed a total of 228,067 newly registered domain names across 449 TLDs with registrations. The .com TLD dominated the market with 144,024 new registrations, accounting for 63.1% of the total volume. Other prominent TLDs included .top, .site, .org, and .net, which together contribute significantly to the new domain registrations on this day.

• .com: 144,024 registrations (63.1%)
• .top: 8,563 registrations (3.8%)
• .site: 7,398 registrations (3.2%)
• .org: 7,054 registrations (3.1%)
• .net: 6,093 registrations (2.7%)
• .online: 6,017 registrations (2.6%)
• .xyz: 4,470 registrations (2.0%)
• .store: 4,435 registrations (1.9%)
• .info: 4,259 registrations (1.9%)
• .vip: 2,733 registrations (1.2%)

The remaining TLDs, grouped as “Others,” account for 14.5% of the total newly registered domains. The data reflects the continued dominance of .com and the growing interest in newer and niche TLDs.

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2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains

a) .com Newly Registered Domains

On January 03, 2026, ABTdomain recorded 144,024 newly registered .com domains. This TLD remains the most popular choice for registrants worldwide, commanding a substantial market share of over 63%.

• GoDaddy: 26,155 registrations (18.2%)
• Namecheap: 14,897 registrations (10.3%)
• Hostinger: 8,240 registrations (5.7%)
• Unstoppabledomains: 7,982 registrations (5.5%)
• Squarespace: 7,691 registrations (5.3%)

The .com registrar market remains competitive with GoDaddy holding the largest share, followed by Namecheap and Hostinger. The top 5 registrars collectively make up a significant portion of the .com registrations, while other registrars continue to contribute to 40.2% of the total .com registrations.

b) .top Newly Registered Domains

The .top TLD saw 8,563 newly registered domains on January 03, 2026. It stands as the second most registered TLD for the day, representing 3.8% of the total registrations.

• Namesilo: 2,468 registrations (28.8%)
• Dynadot: 1,362 registrations (15.9%)
• Wdomain: 1,296 registrations (15.1%)
• Spaceship: 989 registrations (11.5%)
• Gname: 965 registrations (11.3%)

The registrar landscape for .top is led by Namesilo, commanding nearly a third of the registrations, followed by Dynadot and Wdomain. This indicates a relatively concentrated registrar distribution for this TLD.

c) .site Newly Registered Domains

A total of 7,398 newly registered domains were recorded under the .site TLD on January 03, 2026. This accounts for 3.2% of all new registrations.

• GMO Internet: 2,052 registrations (27.7%)
• Namecheap: 1,733 registrations (23.4%)
• Hostinger: 1,190 registrations (16.1%)
• GoDaddy: 467 registrations (6.3%)
• Reg: 412 registrations (5.6%)

The .site registrar market is led by GMO Internet with over a quarter of the registrations, while Namecheap and Hostinger also hold substantial shares. This diversity shows a competitive registrar environment for .site registrations.

d) .org Newly Registered Domains

The .org TLD accounted for 7,054 newly registered domains on January 03, 2026, representing 3.1% of total new domain registrations.

• GoDaddy: 1,292 registrations (18.3%)
• Namecheap: 1,189 registrations (16.9%)
• Squarespace: 657 registrations (9.3%)
• Cloudflare: 478 registrations (6.8%)
• Dynadot: 404 registrations (5.7%)

GoDaddy leads the .org registrar market with a strong share, followed closely by Namecheap. The remaining top registrars offer significant competition, reflecting a balanced and competitive registrar presence for .org domains.

e) .net Newly Registered Domains

The .net TLD saw 6,093 new domain registrations on January 03, 2026, making up 2.7% of all newly registered domains.

• Eranet: 1,201 registrations (19.7%)
• GoDaddy: 853 registrations (14.0%)
• Namecheap: 620 registrations (10.2%)
• Ename: 498 registrations (8.2%)
• Cloudflare: 332 registrations (5.4%)

Eranet commands the largest share of .net registrations, while GoDaddy and Namecheap continue to be major players. The .net registrar landscape remains competitive with a mix of established and emerging registrars.

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3. Key Takeaways

• The newly registered domains on January 03, 2026, are heavily concentrated in .com, which accounts for over 63% of the total registrations.
• The top 5 TLDs—.com, .top, .site, .org, and .net—constitute the majority of new domain registrations, demonstrating continued dominance and growing interest in emerging TLDs.
• GoDaddy maintains a leading position across multiple TLDs, especially .com and .org, while registrars like Namecheap and Hostinger also demonstrate strong market shares.
• Some TLDs such as .top and .site show a more concentrated registrar distribution, with a few registrars dominating the market.
• The registrar market remains competitive and dynamic, with a mix of traditional and newer registrars gaining traction in various TLDs.

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*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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