On February 28, 2026, ABTdomain recorded a total of 243,944 newly registered domains across 481 TLDs (Top-Level Domains). This report provides a detailed analysis of the distribution of these new domain registrations by TLD and highlights the registrar market share for the top 5 most registered TLDs.
1. Newly Registered Domains: Global Distribution Analysis
On this date, the .com TLD dominated the new registrations, accounting for more than half of all new domains. Other prominent TLDs such as .info, .xyz, .org, and .top also contributed significant shares. The remaining TLDs combined formed nearly 20% of the total registrations, reflecting a diverse landscape.
- .com: 131,027 domains (53.7%)
- .info: 12,280 domains (5.0%)
- .xyz: 8,899 domains (3.6%)
- .org: 8,282 domains (3.4%)
- .top: 7,746 domains (3.2%)
- .net: 7,406 domains (3.0%)
- .online: 7,154 domains (2.9%)
- .store: 4,495 domains (1.8%)
- .site: 4,452 domains (1.8%)
- .app: 3,849 domains (1.6%)
The dominance of .com remains strong, while newer and alternative TLDs like .xyz and .top continue to show promising registration numbers.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
The .com TLD recorded 131,027 newly registered domains on February 28, 2026, making it the clear leader in domain registrations for the day.
- GoDaddy: 24,162 domains (18.4%)
- Namecheap: 15,661 domains (12.0%)
- Hostinger: 7,832 domains (6.0%)
- Squarespace: 7,727 domains (5.9%)
- GMO Internet: 6,233 domains (4.8%)
GoDaddy leads the registrar market for .com new registrations by a significant margin, followed by Namecheap. The top five registrars collectively hold a dominant share, indicating a concentrated registrar market for .com domains.
b) .info Newly Registered Domains
.info saw 12,280 new domain registrations during this period. It remains a popular option for informational and general-purpose websites.
- Spaceship: 6,077 domains (49.5%)
- Namecheap: 1,393 domains (11.3%)
- Porkbun: 1,302 domains (10.6%)
- Ionos: 806 domains (6.6%)
- GoDaddy: 627 domains (5.1%)
Spaceship dominates .info domain registrations by almost half, with Namecheap and Porkbun also holding notable shares. The registrar distribution shows lower concentration compared to .com.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
.xyz recorded 8,899 new domain registrations, continuing its popularity especially in tech and startup circles.
- GoDaddy: 1,895 domains (21.3%)
- Namecheap: 1,796 domains (20.2%)
- GMO Internet: 1,425 domains (16.0%)
- Spaceship: 1,282 domains (14.4%)
- Namesilo: 506 domains (5.7%)
The .xyz registrar market is relatively balanced with GoDaddy and Namecheap nearly tied for the top spot, followed closely by GMO Internet and Spaceship.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
.org accounted for 8,282 newly registered domains, often favored by non-profit organizations and communities.
- Namecheap: 1,591 domains (19.2%)
- GoDaddy: 1,480 domains (17.9%)
- Squarespace: 708 domains (8.5%)
- Cloudflare: 650 domains (7.8%)
- Dynadot: 514 domains (6.2%)
Namecheap and GoDaddy share the largest portions of .org registrations, with a more distributed presence from Squarespace, Cloudflare, and Dynadot.
e) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD saw 7,746 new registrations, making it the fifth most registered domain extension on this day.
- Namesilo: 3,314 domains (42.8%)
- Gname: 1,030 domains (13.3%)
- Dynadot: 899 domains (11.6%)
- Spaceship: 581 domains (7.5%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 481 domains (6.2%)
Namesilo holds a significant lead in the .top registrar market, followed by Gname and Dynadot. This indicates a more concentrated registrar presence for .top domains.
3. Key Takeaways
- The newly registered domains on February 28, 2026 totaled 243,944 across 481 TLDs, with .com accounting for the majority share at 53.7%.
- The top 5 TLDs by registration volume are .com, .info, .xyz, .org, and .top, cumulatively representing a significant portion of the total registrations.
- GoDaddy leads the registrar market for .com and .xyz domains, while Spaceship dominates .info registrations.
- Namecheap consistently ranks among the top registrars across multiple TLDs including .com, .info, .xyz, and .org, reflecting its broad market presence.
- Registrar concentration varies by TLD, with .top having a more concentrated registrar base led by Namesilo, whereas .xyz and .org show a more balanced registrar distribution.
*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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