In July 2025, ABTdomain recorded significant domain registration activity across various TLDs (Top-Level Domains). This report analyzes the distribution of newly registered domains by TLD and examines the market share of domain registrars for the top 5 TLDs during the period from June 30 to July 04, 2025.
1. Newly Registered Domains TLD Distribution Analysis
During the analyzed period, ABTdomain recorded a total of 1,128,007 newly registered domains across 512 different TLDs. The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration landscape, accounting for more than half of all new registrations.
- .com: 631,716 domains (56.0%)
- .top: 60,135 domains (5.3%)
- .xyz: 51,559 domains (4.6%)
- .online: 42,971 domains (3.8%)
- .org: 37,927 domains (3.4%)
- .net: 33,316 domains (3.0%)
- .info: 28,082 domains (2.5%)
- .store: 25,834 domains (2.3%)
- .site: 23,089 domains (2.0%)
- .vip: 11,661 domains (1.0%)
The remaining TLDs collectively account for 181,717 domains, representing 16.1% of all new registrations. This distribution highlights the continued dominance of traditional gTLDs like .com, while also showing growing adoption of newer extensions like .top, .xyz, and .online.
2. Newly Registered Domains Registrar Distribution Analysis
The domain registrar market shows notable competition, with GoDaddy maintaining its position as the leading registrar for newly registered domains during this period. The data reveals that 549 different registrars were active in registering new domains.
- GoDaddy: 171,854 domains (15.2%)
- Namecheap: 165,156 domains (14.6%)
- Dynadot: 74,229 domains (6.6%)
- Hostinger: 52,488 domains (4.7%)
- Gname: 43,308 domains (3.8%)
- Squarespace: 40,923 domains (3.6%)
- Namesilo: 37,762 domains (3.3%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 34,905 domains (3.1%)
- Spaceship: 30,964 domains (2.7%)
- GMO Internet: 30,216 domains (2.7%)
The “Others” category represents 446,202 domains (39.6%) registered through hundreds of smaller registrars. This indicates a healthy level of competition in the domain registration market, though the top two registrars (GoDaddy and Namecheap) together handle nearly 30% of all new registrations.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
During the analyzed period, ABTdomain recorded 631,716 newly registered .com domains, making it the most popular TLD with 56.0% of all new registrations. The .com extension continues to be the preferred choice for businesses and individuals worldwide.
- GoDaddy: 113,499 domains (18.0%)
- Namecheap: 80,636 domains (12.8%)
- Dynadot: 34,917 domains (5.5%)
- Squarespace: 33,349 domains (5.3%)
- Hostinger: 32,367 domains (5.1%)
The .com registrar market shows a diverse distribution with GoDaddy and Namecheap collectively handling nearly one-third of all new .com registrations. However, with “Others” representing 37.4% (236,019 domains), there is still significant competition from smaller registrars in this space.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 60,135 newly registered .top domains during the analyzed period, making it the second most popular TLD with 5.3% of all new registrations. The .top extension has gained popularity as an alternative to traditional TLDs.
- Eranet: 20,025 domains (33.3%)
- GoDaddy: 6,105 domains (10.2%)
- Namesilo: 5,416 domains (9.0%)
- Spaceship: 4,058 domains (6.7%)
- Dynadot: 3,912 domains (6.5%)
The .top registrar distribution is notable for Eranet’s dominant position, handling over one-third of all new .top registrations. The remaining registrations are spread across numerous registrars, with “Others” accounting for 34.3% (20,619 domains).
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
During the analyzed period, ABTdomain recorded 51,559 newly registered .xyz domains, making it the third most popular TLD with 4.6% of all new registrations. The .xyz extension continues to be popular for its versatility and global appeal.
- GMO Internet: 10,304 domains (20.0%)
- Namecheap: 8,680 domains (16.8%)
- GoDaddy: 6,054 domains (11.7%)
- Dynadot: 5,193 domains (10.1%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 5,036 domains (9.8%)
The .xyz registrar market shows a more balanced distribution among the top registrars, with GMO Internet leading the pack. The “Others” category represents 31.6% (16,292 domains), indicating a competitive market with many active registrars.
d) .online Newly Registered Domains
ABTdomain recorded 42,971 newly registered .online domains during the analyzed period, making it the fourth most popular TLD with 3.8% of all new registrations. The .online extension is particularly popular for businesses establishing their online presence.
- Namecheap: 6,080 domains (14.1%)
- Crazydomains: 6,036 domains (14.0%)
- GoDaddy: 4,747 domains (11.0%)
- Synergy Wholesale: 3,928 domains (9.1%)
- Reg: 3,212 domains (7.5%)
The .online registrar distribution shows a competitive landscape with Namecheap and Crazydomains in a virtual tie for the top position. The “Others” category represents 44.1% (18,968 domains), indicating that many smaller registrars are actively involved in .online domain registrations.
e) .org Newly Registered Domains
During the analyzed period, ABTdomain recorded 37,927 newly registered .org domains, making it the fifth most popular TLD with 3.4% of all new registrations. The .org extension remains the preferred choice for organizations, non-profits, and community projects.
- Namecheap: 6,898 domains (18.2%)
- GoDaddy: 6,373 domains (16.8%)
- Squarespace: 3,223 domains (8.5%)
- Ionos: 1,862 domains (4.9%)
- Dynadot: 1,841 domains (4.9%)
The .org registrar market is led by Namecheap with GoDaddy following closely behind. Together, these two registrars handle 35% of all new .org registrations. The “Others” category represents 46.7% (17,730 domains), showing that .org registrations are spread across numerous registrars.
3. Key Takeaways
- The .com TLD remains dominant, accounting for 56.0% of all newly registered domains during the analyzed period, highlighting its continued importance in the domain market.
- New TLDs like .top, .xyz, and .online are showing strong adoption, collectively accounting for 13.7% of all new registrations.
- GoDaddy and Namecheap continue to be the leading registrars overall, but their market share varies significantly across different TLDs.
- Specialized registrars like Eranet for .top domains and GMO Internet for .xyz domains demonstrate strong market positions in specific TLD segments.
- The domain registration market remains competitive with 549 different registrars active during this period, handling registrations across 512 different TLDs.
- The total volume of 1,128,007 newly registered domains in just five days indicates robust growth in the domain name ecosystem.
*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.