In May 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 of May 26 to June 01, 2025.
1. Newly Registered Domains TLD Distribution Analysis
During the analyzed week, ABTdomain recorded a total of 1,589,419 newly registered domains across 523 different TLDs. The distribution shows a clear dominance of traditional and established TLDs, with several newer extensions also showing significant adoption.
- .com: 754,845 domains (47.5%)
- .top: 153,722 domains (9.7%)
- .xyz: 104,559 domains (6.6%)
- .net: 62,292 domains (3.9%)
- .sbs: 53,289 domains (3.4%)
- .org: 49,801 domains (3.1%)
- .online: 42,067 domains (2.6%)
- .info: 36,821 domains (2.3%)
- .store: 32,726 domains (2.1%)
- .site: 28,724 domains (1.8%)
The data clearly shows that .com continues to be the dominant TLD in the domain registration landscape, representing nearly half of all new registrations. The .top and .xyz TLDs have secured strong second and third positions, while traditional extensions like .net and .org maintain stable positions in the top 10.
2. Newly Registered Domains Registrar Distribution Analysis
The analysis of registrar market share reveals interesting patterns in how new domains were distributed among various domain registration service providers during the week of May 26 to June 01, 2025.
- GoDaddy: 236,467 domains (14.9%)
- Namecheap: 191,794 domains (12.1%)
- GMO Internet: 159,082 domains (10.0%)
- West.cn: 75,967 domains (4.8%)
- Gname: 75,834 domains (4.8%)
- Dynadot: 71,837 domains (4.5%)
- Hostinger: 67,729 domains (4.3%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 56,704 domains (3.6%)
- Squarespace: 53,274 domains (3.4%)
- Namesilo: 53,075 domains (3.3%)
GoDaddy maintains its position as the leading domain registrar with nearly 15% of all new registrations. Namecheap and GMO Internet follow as the second and third largest registrars by volume. It’s noteworthy that the top three registrars combined account for approximately 37% of all new domain registrations during this period, indicating a relatively concentrated market at the top with a diverse range of smaller providers making up the remainder.
2. Top 5 TLDs by Volume of Newly Registered Domains
a) .com Newly Registered Domains
During the analyzed week, 754,845 .com domains were newly registered, representing 47.5% of all domain registrations. This continues to demonstrate the enduring popularity and trust placed in the .com TLD.
- GoDaddy: 148,516 domains (19.7%)
- Namecheap: 91,094 domains (12.1%)
- Gname: 51,989 domains (6.9%)
- Squarespace: 43,058 domains (5.7%)
- Hostinger: 41,028 domains (5.4%)
In the .com TLD space, GoDaddy maintains a strong lead with nearly 20% market share, followed by Namecheap with 12.1%. The top five registrars account for approximately 49.8% of all new .com registrations, while the remaining 33.2% is distributed among numerous other registrars. This indicates that while the .com market has some concentration among major players, there remains significant competition and choice for consumers.
b) .top Newly Registered Domains
The .top TLD saw 153,722 new domain registrations during the week, representing 9.7% of all new domains registered. This makes it the second most popular TLD for the analyzed period.
- West.cn: 60,350 domains (39.3%)
- GoDaddy: 19,618 domains (12.8%)
- Namesilo: 16,525 domains (10.7%)
- Eranet: 10,524 domains (6.8%)
- Chinese registrar (name in Chinese characters): 10,307 domains (6.7%)
The .top TLD shows a significantly different distribution pattern compared to .com domains. West.cn dominates with a substantial 39.3% market share, highlighting the strong presence of Chinese registrars in the .top domain space. The top five registrars account for approximately 76.3% of all new .top registrations, indicating a much more concentrated market than the .com space.
c) .xyz Newly Registered Domains
The .xyz TLD recorded 104,559 new domain registrations, accounting for 6.6% of the total registrations during the analyzed week. This positions it as the third most popular TLD in terms of new registrations.
- GMO Internet: 63,305 domains (60.5%)
- Namecheap: 9,017 domains (8.6%)
- GoDaddy: 8,934 domains (8.5%)
- Dynadot: 4,196 domains (4.0%)
- Alibaba Cloud: 4,008 domains (3.8%)
The .xyz TLD market shows an extremely high concentration, with GMO Internet capturing a dominant 60.5% of all new registrations. This level of market dominance is significantly higher than what we observe in other TLDs. The top five registrars together control 85.6% of the .xyz registration market, leaving limited space for smaller players in this particular TLD segment.
d) .org Newly Registered Domains
There were 49,801 .org domains newly registered during the week, representing 3.1% of all domain registrations. This traditional TLD continues to be a popular choice for organizations and non-profits.
- Namecheap: 9,001 domains (18.1%)
- GoDaddy: 7,904 domains (15.9%)
- Squarespace: 4,300 domains (8.6%)
- Spaceship: 4,061 domains (8.2%)
- Ionos: 3,496 domains (7.0%)
In the .org TLD market, Namecheap leads with 18.1% of registrations, closely followed by GoDaddy with 15.9%. The distribution among registrars is more balanced compared to .xyz and .top domains. The top five registrars account for 57.8% of all new .org registrations, indicating a moderately concentrated market with room for competition among various registrars.
e) .online Newly Registered Domains
The .online TLD saw 42,067 new domain registrations during the analyzed period, accounting for 2.6% of the total new registrations. This newer TLD has established itself as the seventh most popular choice for domain registrations.
- GoDaddy: 5,866 domains (13.9%)
- Crazydomains: 4,944 domains (11.8%)
- Namecheap: 4,382 domains (10.4%)
- Reg: 4,158 domains (9.9%)
- Hostinger: 3,886 domains (9.2%)
The .online TLD shows a relatively balanced distribution among registrars, with GoDaddy capturing 13.9% of the market. It’s interesting to note that Crazydomains has a stronger presence in the .online space compared to its position in other TLDs. The top five registrars account for 55.2% of all new .online registrations, leaving 44.8% for other registrars. This indicates a competitive market with opportunities for various registrars to capture market share.
3. Key Takeaways
- The domain registration market continues to be dominated by .com, which accounts for nearly half (47.5%) of all new registrations.
- Newer TLDs like .top (9.7%) and .xyz (6.6%) have established significant market positions, challenging traditional TLDs in registration volume.
- GoDaddy remains the overall market leader with 14.9% of all new domain registrations across all TLDs.
- Different TLDs show varying levels of market concentration: .com is relatively diversified, .xyz is highly concentrated with GMO Internet dominating, and .top shows strong influence from Chinese registrars.
- Regional preferences are evident in the data, with West.cn dominating .top registrations, indicating strong adoption in the Chinese market.
- The total of 1,589,419 new domains registered in just one week demonstrates the continued robust growth of the internet namespace.
- With 523 different TLDs recording new registrations, the domain name system continues to expand and diversify, offering specialized options for different use cases.
*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.