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.COM Newly Registered Domains Report – January 18, 2026

2026-01-18 COM Newly Registered Domains: Market Analysis and Trends

On January 18, 2026, a total of 90,379 newly registered domains under the COM top-level domain (TLD) were recorded by ABTdomain. This report provides a detailed analysis of these domains, highlighting key characteristics such as domain length distribution, registrar market share, and registration term patterns. Compared to recent averages, the day’s newly registered domains show a modest decline, offering valuable insights into the daily dynamics within the COM namespace. Domain investors and industry professionals will find this data critical for understanding current activity levels and registrar performance.

Registration Overview

On the day of 2026-01-18, 90,379 COM domains were newly recorded by ABTdomain. This figure reflects the daily inflow of domains captured rather than the exact date of registration, ensuring a consistent snapshot of market activity.

Domain Length Distribution

The newly registered com newly registered domains exhibit an average length of 12.6 characters, with the shortest domain recorded at 4 characters and the longest stretching to 62 characters. Examples include the concise i731.com and the extended 2225-prem-mandir-rd-wright-town-jabalpur-madhya-pradesh-482002.com.

Distribution chart showing the length of newly registered com domains ranging from 4 to 62 characters with an average of 12.6 characters

Registrar Distribution

Registrar market share for the newly recorded domains shows GoDaddy.com, LLC leading with 18,016 domains, representing a 19.9% share of the total. Following are NameCheap, Inc. with 9,558 domains and HOSTINGER operations, UAB with 6,264 domains. Notable domains from top registrars include hyperionmax.com, antipeaceprize.com, and tylersmom.com.

Pie chart displaying registrar market share for com newly registered domains, highlighting GoDaddy.com, LLC as the leading registrar

Registration Term Lengths

Registration terms for the newly recorded domains range from 1 to 10 years. This variety reflects different investor strategies for domain holding periods. Examples of longer-term registrations include orthopaedicconsulting.com, genealogypros.com, and charlotterealestategroup.com.

Bar chart illustrating the distribution of registration terms for newly registered com domains, from 1 to 10 years

Domain Usage Patterns

Historical Volume Comparison

When compared to recent historical data:

  • The volume is 6.0% lower than that recorded 7 days ago.
  • It is 27.1% below the 10-day average.
  • And 17.4% less than the 30-day average.

Graph comparing the volume of com newly registered domains on 2026-01-18 against 7-day, 10-day, and 30-day averages

Conclusion

The data for January 18, 2026, shows that com newly registered domains totaled 90,379, a modest decline compared with recent averages. This decrease includes a 6.0% drop against the week prior and a notable 27.1% decline versus the 10-day average, underscoring a temporary reduction in daily domain registration activity. While the total number remains substantial, the downward movement suggests a short-term contraction rather than a transformative shift. Registrar performance remains consistent, with GoDaddy.com, LLC maintaining a leading role. Domain length and registration term distributions reveal a diverse market catering to varied investor preferences. Overall, these insights provide a clear view of the current daily dynamics for newly registered domains under the COM TLD, valuable for domain investors and industry watchers monitoring immediate market activity.

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