2026-01-28 NET Newly Registered Domains: Market Analysis and Trends

On January 28, 2026, a total of 8,258 newly registered domains under the NET TLD were recorded by ABTdomain. This report highlights key data points including domain name length distribution, registrar shares, registration terms, and DNS usage. Compared with recent historical averages, the volume of net newly registered domains shows a modest upward trend, offering valuable insights for domain investors and industry professionals focused on this popular TLD.

Registration Overview

On the reporting day, 8,258 domains were newly recorded under the NET TLD. This figure reflects the volume of newly registered domains identified by ABTdomain on January 28, 2026, encompassing domains registered earlier but recorded on this date.

Domain Characteristics

The average length of newly registered net domains is 11.0 characters, with domain name lengths ranging from as short as 3 characters to as long as 51 characters. For example, 7yg.net represents the shorter end of the spectrum (3 characters), while olumidawedrftgyhbvcdzsawedfrgtyhbnjuokmlpretfcdvgbh.net is the longest observed at 51 characters.

Registrar distribution data shows GoDaddy.com, LLC leading with 1,402 registrations, accounting for a 17.0% market share of the net newly registered domains.

Distribution chart showing the length of newly registered .net domain names, ranging from 3 to 51 characters with an average of 11 characters.

Historical Volume Comparison

The total volume of net newly registered domains recorded on this day displays a modest increase compared to recent historical benchmarks:

+15.4% compared to 7 days ago
+23.6% compared to the 10-day average
+29.0% compared to the 30-day average

This data highlights a higher-than-average registration volume for the day, which is notable but still within moderate ranges.

Graph comparing the volume of newly registered .net domains on 2026-01-28 against 7-day, 10-day, and 30-day averages.

Registrar Distribution

Registrar activity on January 28 shows the following top performers by volume:

GoDaddy.com, LLC – 1,402 domains
NameCheap, Inc. – 943 domains
NameSilo, LLC – 697 domains

Examples of domains registered through these top registrars include roguepk.net, superstate.net, thefatalblackout.net, socialmate.net, and origincollection.net.

Pie chart showing registrar market share for newly registered .net domains, highlighting GoDaddy, NameCheap, and NameSilo as top registrars.

Registration Terms

Registration durations for net newly registered domains range from 1 to 10 years. Several domains were registered for longer terms, indicating a preference by some registrants for extended ownership periods. Examples of long-term registrations include joint30by30fundinginitiative.net, spokanejunk.net, epailab.net, consultmarine.net, and modasupport.net.

Bar chart depicting the distribution of registration lengths for .net domains, ranging from 1 year to 10 years.

Domain Usage Insights

For Sale Domains: 17 newly registered domains (0.2%) are listed for sale, including aawl.net, forever21.net, and christkindlmarkt.net.
Cloudflare DNS Usage: 1,612 domains (19.5%) utilize Cloudflare DNS services. Examples include vehta.net and measmerize.net.
Squarespace DNS Usage: Only 1 domain (0.0%) uses Squarespace DNS, exemplified by mediamomentum.net.

Conclusion

The data recorded on 2026-01-28 reveals a total of 8,258 newly registered domains under the NET TLD, representing a modest increase over recent averages. The average domain length of 11 characters and the leading registrar share by GoDaddy.com, LLC provide clarity on current registration patterns. Long-term registrations and DNS usage data further enrich the understanding of domain investor behavior.

While the increase in newly registered domains compared with the previous days and averages is notable, the overall volume aligns with typical daily fluctuations. This analysis underscores the importance of focusing on detailed attributes such as registrar distribution and registration length rather than solely on raw volume numbers when evaluating net newly registered domains.

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