uring the week of February 17–23, 2025, ABTdomain recorded a total of 1,491,975 newly registered domains across 514 different TLDs through 748 registrars. This report is based on ABTdomain’s newly registered domains and WHOIS database. Below is a comprehensive analysis of the domain registration data from this period.
1. Top Domain Registrars Analysis
The market share distribution among major registrars is as follows:
- GoDaddy: 255,025 registrations (17.1%)
- Namecheap: 188,763 registrations (12.7%)
- Dynadot: 92,184 registrations (6.2%)
- Hostinger: 72,111 registrations (4.8%)
- GMO Internet: 64,398 registrations (4.3%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 57,091 registrations (3.8%)
- Squarespace: 54,264 registrations (3.6%)
- Tucows: 52,878 registrations (3.5%)
- Gname: 50,643 registrations (3.4%)
- Namesilo: 50,325 registrations (3.4%)
- Others: 554,293 registrations (37.2%)
Key Insights:
- GoDaddy continues to lead the domain registration market with 17.1% of total registrations, showcasing its dominant position as a global registrar.
- Namecheap maintains its position as the second-largest registrar, capturing 12.7% of registrations, appealing to cost-conscious users, particularly small businesses and individuals.
- Dynadot, Hostinger, and GMO Internet are solidifying their positions in the market, with their shares reflecting competitive pricing strategies and customer-friendly services.
- The “Others” category, comprising smaller registrars, collectively accounts for 37.2%, indicating a highly diverse and competitive ecosystem.
2. TLD Distribution Analysis
The distribution of newly registered domains across TLDs is as follows:
- .com: 801,255 registrations (53.7%)
- .xyz: 102,941 registrations (6.9%)
- .top: 72,941 registrations (4.9%)
- .org: 47,784 registrations (3.2%)
- .net: 42,687 registrations (2.9%)
- .online: 42,427 registrations (2.8%)
- .store: 33,612 registrations (2.3%)
- .info: 30,891 registrations (2.1%)
- .bond: 30,375 registrations (2.0%)
- .site: 29,418 registrations (2.0%)
- Others: 257,644 registrations (17.3%)
Key Insights:
- .com remains the most dominant TLD, capturing 53.7% of the total registrations. This reflects its continued trust and popularity among businesses and individuals worldwide.
- .xyz has secured its position as the leading alternative TLD, with 6.9% of registrations, largely driven by aggressive pricing strategies and adoption by startups and tech companies.
- .top continues to grow, accounting for 4.9% of new registrations, appealing to niche markets and innovators looking for unique branding.
- Legacy TLDs like .org and .net maintain steady shares, showing their relevance for non-profits, educational institutions, and networks.
- Newer gTLDs such as .online, .store, and .site are gaining traction, reflecting increasing demand for descriptive and industry-specific domain names.
3. Key Trends and Observations
Market Concentration
The top three registrars (GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Dynadot) account for 36.0% of all new registrations, indicating a moderately concentrated market. Smaller registrars still play a significant role, collectively capturing over one-third of the market share.
.com Dominance
The .com TLD continues to dominate the market with over half of all new registrations (53.7%, 801,255 domains). Its strong brand recognition and trust among global users make it the go-to choice for businesses and individuals alike. Competitive pricing strategies, such as discounted first-year registrations, are helping maintain its dominance.
Rising Alternatives
New gTLDs like .xyz and .top are seeing significant adoption rates, thanks to aggressive pricing strategies. For example, .xyz domains are offered at $0.99 by registrars like GMO Internet, while .top domains are priced as low as $1.88 on platforms like Namesilo. These TLDs are particularly popular among startups and innovators seeking affordable and unique domain names.
Diverse TLD Ecosystem
The presence of 514 active TLDs reflects a healthy and diverse domain registration ecosystem. While .com remains dominant, the rise of alternative and industry-specific TLDs like .online, .store, and .bond highlights the changing preferences of modern users. However, many TLDs are encountering challenges due to low registration numbers.
This analysis highlights the evolving domain registration landscape and the ongoing competition among registrars. For more details or to download our database, please visit ABTdomain Members.