Newly Registered Domains Report: February 18, 2026

On February 18, 2026, ABTdomain recorded robust domain registration activity across a wide range of TLDs (Top-Level Domains). This report provides a detailed analysis of the distribution of newly registered domains by TLD and explores the registrar market share for the top 5 TLDs.

1. Newly Registered Domains: Global Distribution Analysis

ABTdomain analyzed 1104 TLDs and identified 460 TLDs with newly registered domains on February 18, 2026, recording a total of 213,045 newly registered domains. The .com TLD dominated the market, accounting for 55% of all new registrations. Other notable TLDs included .org, .info, .online, and .net, each holding smaller yet significant shares of the total registrations. – .com: 117,197 newly registered domains (55.0%) – .org: 8,509 newly registered domains (4.0%) – .info: 8,106 newly registered domains (3.8%) – .online: 7,911 newly registered domains (3.7%) – .net: 7,261 newly registered domains (3.4%) – .xyz: 5,264 newly registered domains (2.5%) – .site: 4,849 newly registered domains (2.3%) – .store: 4,727 newly registered domains (2.2%) – .top: 4,267 newly registered domains (2.0%) – .pro: 2,639 newly registered domains (1.2%) These top 10 TLDs collectively contribute a significant portion of the domain registration volume, with the remainder distributed across other TLDs.

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2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains

a) .com Newly Registered Domains

On February 18, 2026, ABTdomain recorded 117,197 newly registered .com domains, making it the most popular TLD by a wide margin. The .com domain’s extensive use in business and global recognition continues to drive its dominance. The top 5 registrars for .com newly registered domains were: – GoDaddy: 24,123 domains (20.6%) – Namecheap: 15,707 domains (13.4%) – Hostinger: 8,006 domains (6.8%) – Squarespace: 7,768 domains (6.6%) – Cloudflare: 5,149 domains (4.4%) GoDaddy leads the .com registrar market, controlling more than one-fifth of the new registrations, followed by Namecheap and Hostinger. The distribution shows a healthy competition among registrars, with a significant portion (33.7%) attributed to various others.

b) .org Newly Registered Domains

The .org TLD saw 8,509 newly registered domains on February 18, 2026, reflecting its continued relevance for organizations, nonprofits, and communities. Top 5 registrars for .org newly registered domains: – GoDaddy: 1,619 domains (19.0%) – Namecheap: 1,596 domains (18.8%) – Squarespace: 696 domains (8.2%) – Cloudflare: 642 domains (7.5%) – Dynadot: 553 domains (6.5%) GoDaddy and Namecheap almost equally share the top positions among .org registrars, together accounting for nearly 38% of the new registrations. The remaining registrations are distributed across other registrars.

c) .info Newly Registered Domains

.info recorded 8,106 newly registered domains on February 18, 2026. This TLD is often used for informational websites and has a steady user base. Top 5 registrars for .info newly registered domains: – Spaceship: 2,775 domains (34.2%) – GoDaddy: 802 domains (9.9%) – Ionos: 765 domains (9.4%) – Namecheap: 663 domains (8.2%) – Namesilo: 597 domains (7.4%) Spaceship holds a dominant position in .info registrations, capturing over a third of the new domains. GoDaddy, Ionos, and Namecheap also maintain solid shares of the .info registration market.

d) .online Newly Registered Domains

.online accounted for 7,911 newly registered domains on February 18, 2026. It remains a preferred choice for businesses and individuals looking for a fresh, modern TLD. Top 5 registrars for .online newly registered domains: – GoDaddy: 1,184 domains (15.0%) – Hostinger: 1,119 domains (14.2%) – Namecheap: 1,054 domains (13.3%) – GMO Internet: 996 domains (12.6%) – Reg: 851 domains (10.8%) The .online registrar distribution is more balanced, with GoDaddy leading but closely followed by Hostinger and Namecheap. GMO Internet and Reg also have notable shares.

e) .net Newly Registered Domains

.net saw 7,261 newly registered domains on February 18, 2026, maintaining its status as a popular alternative to .com. Top 5 registrars for .net newly registered domains: – GoDaddy: 1,462 domains (20.1%) – Namecheap: 870 domains (12.0%) – Squarespace: 537 domains (7.4%) – Cloudflare: 488 domains (6.7%) – Hostinger: 295 domains (4.1%) GoDaddy again dominates the .net registrar market, with a fifth of new registrations, followed by Namecheap and Squarespace. The remaining volume is divided among several other registrars.

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3. Key Takeaways

– The .com TLD overwhelmingly leads newly registered domains, comprising 55% of total registrations. – The next four largest TLDs by registration volume are .org, .info, .online, and .net, each contributing between 3-4% of the total. – GoDaddy is consistently the top registrar across all major TLDs, with market shares ranging from 15% to over 20% in .com, .net, .org, and .online. – Spaceship holds a unique position dominating the .info TLD registrar market with over 34% share. – The registrar distribution for .online is relatively balanced, indicating a competitive market among leading registrars.

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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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