Weekly Analysis of Newly Registered Domains (March 24-30, 2025)

During the week of March 24 to March 30, 2025, a total of 1,384,885 new domains were registered across 529 different top-level domains (TLDs) through 722 different registrars, according to data extracted from ABTdomain’s WHOIS database. This weekly report provides insights into the distribution patterns of newly registered domains by TLDs and registrars.

1. Newly Registered Domains TLD Distribution Analysis

The distribution of newly registered domains across various TLDs shows clear preferences among domain registrants. The .com TLD continues to dominate the domain registration landscape.

Pie chart illustrating weekly top TLDs by newly registered domains volume, with .com dominating at 49.5%, followed by .xyz (7.2%), .top (5.6%), .org (3.5%), .net and .online (3.0% each), and other TLDs collectively representing 19.8% of 1,384,885 domains.

.com: 685,442 domains (49.5% of all new registrations)
.xyz: 99,069 domains (7.2%)
.top: 77,642 domains (5.6%)
.org: 48,992 domains (3.5%)
.net: 41,560 domains (3.0%)
.online: 41,548 domains (3.0%)
.store: 30,933 domains (2.2%)
.info: 29,575 domains (2.1%)
.sbs: 28,521 domains (2.1%)
.site: 27,353 domains (2.0%)
Others: 274,250 domains (19.8%)

The traditional .com domain continues to be the overwhelming favorite, accounting for nearly half of all registrations. New gTLDs like .xyz, .top, and .online are showing significant adoption, collectively representing over 15% of all new registrations.

2. Newly Registered Domains Registrar Distribution Analysis

The registrar landscape shows a competitive market with several key players dominating new domain registrations. However, the market remains relatively fragmented with 722 different registrars active during the week.

Pie chart displaying weekly top registrars by newly registered domains volume, showing GoDaddy leading with 16.1%, Namecheap at 12.4%, Dynadot at 6.9%, Namesilo at 5.2%, Alibaba Cloud at 4.9%, and other registrars totaling 35.8% of 1,384,885 domains.

GoDaddy: 222,654 domains (16.1% of all new registrations)
Namecheap: 171,783 domains (12.4%)
Dynadot: 95,206 domains (6.9%)
Namesilo: 71,635 domains (5.2%)
Alibaba Cloud: 68,251 domains (4.9%)
GMO Internet: 62,759 domains (4.5%)
Publicdomainregistry: 59,094 domains (4.3%)
Squarespace: 53,416 domains (3.9%)
Tucows: 46,148 domains (3.3%)
Gname: 38,073 domains (2.7%)
Others: 495,866 domains (35.8%)

GoDaddy and Namecheap together account for over 28% of all new domain registrations, highlighting their significant market share. However, the “Others” category representing smaller registrars collectively holds the largest share at 35.8%, indicating a diverse and competitive registrar ecosystem.

3. Most Popular Registrars in Top 5 TLDs

a) .com Newly Registered Domains

The .com TLD saw 685,442 new domain registrations during the week, maintaining its position as the most popular domain extension.

Pie chart showing the top 10 registrars for .com newly registered domains, with GoDaddy leading at 22.7%, followed by Namecheap (11.8%), PublicDomainRegistry (7.2%), Squarespace (6.3%), Tucows (5.0%), and others collectively at 31.3%. Total domains: 685,442.

GoDaddy: 155,463 domains (22.7%)
Namecheap: 80,991 domains (11.8%)
Publicdomainregistry: 49,064 domains (7.2%)
Squarespace: 42,890 domains (6.3%)
Tucows: 34,264 domains (5.0%)
Others: 214,216 domains (31.3%)

The .com market shows GoDaddy with a commanding lead, capturing nearly a quarter of all new .com registrations. The top five registrars account for nearly 70% of new .com registrations, suggesting a relatively concentrated market for this premium TLD.

b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains

The .xyz TLD recorded 99,069 new domain registrations, making it the second most popular domain extension during the week.

Pie chart showing the top 5 registrars for .xyz newly registered domains, with GMO Internet dominating at 45.9%, followed by Namecheap (11.0%), GoDaddy (9.2%), Alibaba Cloud (8.5%), Spaceship (6.8%), and others at 18.7%. Total domains: 99,069.

GMO Internet: 45,424 domains (45.9%)
Namecheap: 10,930 domains (11.0%)
GoDaddy: 9,089 domains (9.2%)
Alibaba Cloud: 8,375 domains (8.5%)
Spaceship: 6,737 domains (6.8%)
Others: 18,514 domains (18.7%)

The .xyz TLD shows a remarkably different distribution pattern compared to .com. GMO Internet dominates with nearly half of all new .xyz registrations, suggesting a strategic focus on this TLD or strong appeal in markets where GMO Internet has a presence.

c) .top Newly Registered Domains

The .top TLD saw 77,642 new domain registrations, positioning it as the third most popular extension for the week.

Pie chart depicting the top 5 registrars for .top newly registered domains, with Namesilo dominating at 23.1%, Gname and West.cn each at 15.5%, Alibaba Cloud at 10.1%, GoDaddy at 9.2%, and others accounting for 26.6%. Total domains: 77,642.

Namesilo: 17,959 domains (23.1%)
Gname: 12,046 domains (15.5%)
West.cn: 12,003 domains (15.5%)
Alibaba Cloud: 7,829 domains (10.1%)
GoDaddy: 7,130 domains (9.2%)
Others: 20,675 domains (26.6%)

The .top TLD shows significant popularity among Chinese registrars like Gname, West.cn, and Alibaba Cloud, which collectively account for over 40% of new .top registrations. This suggests strong adoption of the .top TLD in the Chinese market.

d) .org Newly Registered Domains

The .org TLD recorded 48,992 new domain registrations, making it the fourth most popular choice for domain registrants.

Pie chart illustrating the top 5 registrars for .org newly registered domains, showing Namecheap leading with 18.2%, followed by GoDaddy (16.6%), Squarespace (9.2%), Tucows (6.7%), Dynadot (5.0%), and others at 44.4%. Total domains: 48,992.

Namecheap: 8,937 domains (18.2%)
GoDaddy: 8,118 domains (16.6%)
Squarespace: 4,494 domains (9.2%)
Tucows: 3,272 domains (6.7%)
Dynadot: 2,440 domains (5.0%)
Others: 21,731 domains (44.4%)

The .org TLD shows a more balanced distribution among registrars, with Namecheap narrowly leading GoDaddy. The significant “Others” segment (44.4%) indicates that .org domains are registered across a wide range of smaller registrars, reflecting its broad appeal to various organizations and communities worldwide.

e) .online Newly Registered Domains

The .online TLD saw 41,548 new domain registrations, placing it as the fifth most popular TLD for new registrations.

Pie chart displaying the top 5 registrars for .online newly registered domains, with GoDaddy at 16.1%, Namecheap at 13.6%, Reg at 9.9%, Hostinger at 9.2%, Tucows at 4.7%, and others comprising 46.6%. Total domains: 41,548.

GoDaddy: 6,683 domains (16.1%)
Namecheap: 5,665 domains (13.6%)
Reg: 4,101 domains (9.9%)
Hostinger: 3,813 domains (9.2%)
Tucows: 1,943 domains (4.7%)
Others: 19,343 domains (46.6%)

The .online TLD shows the most fragmented registrar distribution among the top five TLDs, with nearly half of all registrations occurring through smaller registrars in the “Others” category. This suggests that .online has broad appeal across different markets and is offered by many smaller registrars as an alternative to more established TLDs.

4. Key Takeaways

Traditional TLDs (.com, .org, .net) continue to dominate the market, accounting for 56% of all new domain registrations.
The .com TLD remains the gold standard, with nearly half of all new domain registrations.
New gTLDs like .xyz, .top, and .online are showing significant adoption, collectively representing over 15% of the market.
GoDaddy and Namecheap are the clear market leaders among registrars, but the registrar landscape remains competitive with substantial market share distributed among hundreds of smaller providers.
Regional preferences are evident in certain TLDs, particularly .top, which shows strong adoption through Chinese registrars.
Different TLDs show varying levels of registrar concentration, with .xyz being the most concentrated (45.9% with GMO Internet) and .online being the most fragmented (46.6% with “Others”).

The domain registration market continues to evolve, with both established players and newcomers competing for market share across a diverse range of TLDs. While traditional extensions maintain their popularity, new gTLDs are gradually gaining traction, offering more options for individuals and businesses establishing their online presence.