.NET Newly Registered Domains Report – February 24, 2026

2026-02-24 NET Newly Registered Domains: Market Analysis and Trends

On February 24, 2026, a total of 5,019 newly registered domains were recorded under the NET top-level domain (TLD) by ABTdomain. This daily snapshot reveals a modest contraction in registration volume compared to recent averages, alongside detailed insights into domain length, registrar distribution, registration terms, and usage patterns. The data highlights key characteristics and behaviors of net newly registered domains, providing valuable information for domain investors and industry professionals monitoring this segment.

Registration Overview

On the reporting day, the NET TLD saw 5,019 new domain registrations. This figure represents a 6.4% decrease compared to 7 days prior, and a more notable reduction of approximately 30% below the 10-day and 30-day averages. Such changes suggest that today’s volume is below recent short-term trends, emphasizing the importance of tracking daily fluctuations when assessing net newly registered domains.

Domain Characteristics

The newly registered net domains exhibit a wide range of name lengths. The average domain length is 10.9 characters, with the shortest domains at 3 characters (e.g., yc1.net) and the longest reaching 55 characters (e.g., xn——-135fr5ys4cwule0a585axwglomvndk7fgjvnna963slr0h.net).

Distribution chart showing the lengths of newly registered NET domains ranging from 3 to 55 characters, with an average length of 10.9 characters.

Registrar Distribution

The registrar landscape for net newly registered domains remains concentrated among a few dominant players:

  • GoDaddy.com, LLC leads with 934 registrations, accounting for 18.6% of the total volume.
  • NameCheap, Inc. follows with 607 domains registered.
  • Tucows Domains Inc. holds third place with 591 registrations.

Examples of domains registered through these top registrars include martinelly.net, bitcoinati.net, shopium.net, petgps.net, and corporatetocommission.net.

Pie chart illustrating the registrar market share for NET newly registered domains, highlighting GoDaddy.com, LLC, NameCheap, Inc., and Tucows Domains Inc. as top registrars.

Registration Terms

New net domain registrations display a range of registration periods from 1 to 10 years. This variety indicates a mix of short-term and long-term domain investments or uses.

Bar graph showing the distribution of registration lengths for NET newly registered domains, ranging from 1 to 10 years.

Domain Usage Patterns

Analysis of domain usage within the newly registered net domains reveals the following:

  • Only 27 domains (0.5%) are currently listed for sale, suggesting limited immediate resale activity.
  • 865 domains (17.2%) utilize Cloudflare DNS services, indicating a significant portion adopting enhanced DNS protection or performance services.
  • A minimal 2 domains (0.0%) employ Squarespace DNS.

Examples of domains listed for sale include accounttechnology.net, foxmovies.net, and uu666.net. Cloudflare DNS usage is seen in domains such as globodyne.net and situs6788.net, while Squarespace DNS customers include bellecreative.net.

Conclusion

On February 24, 2026, the net newly registered domains recorded by ABTdomain demonstrate a modest downturn in volume relative to recent short-term averages, with a total of 5,019 new registrations. The data points to stable domain length characteristics and a registrar distribution dominated by a few major companies. Registration terms vary, with a mix of short and long durations, while domain usage shows limited for-sale activity and a notable adoption of Cloudflare DNS services.

These findings emphasize the importance of daily data tracking for understanding specific trends within net newly registered domains. While the current volume is somewhat lower than recent averages, the underlying domain characteristics and registrar patterns remain consistent, providing actionable insights for domain investors and industry professionals monitoring this TLD segment.

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