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Weekly Newly Registered Domains Report: Feb 10 – 16, 2025

During the week of February 10-16, 2025, ABTdomain recorded a total of 1,431,555 newly registered domains were registered across 523 different TLDs through 737 different registrars. This report is based on ABTdomain’s newly registered domains and WHOIS database. Here’s a comprehensive analysis of the registration data:

1. Top Domain Registrars Analysis

Pie chart showing weekly top domain registrars market share from Feb 10-16, 2025. GoDaddy leads with 16.7% (239,236 domains), followed by Namecheap 12.5% (178,864), Alibaba Cloud 5.9% (84,615), Dynadot 5.1% (73,448), Hostinger 5.1% (72,795), and others making up 36.2% (517,552). Total registrations: 1,431,555 through 737 registrars.

The market share distribution among major registrars shows:

  • GoDaddy leads with 239,236 registrations (16.7%)
  • Namecheap follows with 178,864 registrations (12.5%)
  • Alibaba Cloud secured 84,615 registrations (5.9%)
  • Dynadot registered 73,448 domains (5.1%)
  • Hostinger handled 72,795 registrations (5.1%)

Other notable registrars include Key-systems (4.7%), Namesilo (3.9%), and Squarespace (3.7%). The remaining 36.2% of registrations were distributed among various smaller registrars.

2. TLD Distribution Analysis

Pie chart displaying weekly top TLD distribution by newly registered domains from Feb 10-16, 2025. .com dominates with 53.4% (764,716 domains), followed by .xyz 7.6% (108,849), .top 5.4% (77,101), .org 3.3% (47,200), .online 3.3% (46,880), and others comprising 15.5% (221,235). Total domains: 1,431,555 across 523 TLDs.

The .com domain continues to dominate the TLD landscape:

  • .com: 764,716 registrations (53.4%)
  • .xyz: 108,849 registrations (7.6%)
  • .top: 77,101 registrations (5.4%)
  • .org: 47,200 registrations (3.3%)
  • .online: 46,880 registrations (3.3%)

Other popular TLDs include .net (3.1%), .store (2.2%), .info (2.1%), and .site (2.1%). The remaining 15.5% of registrations were spread across various other TLDs.

3. Key Trends and Observations

  1. Market Concentration: The top three registrars (GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Alibaba Cloud) account for 35.1% of all new registrations, indicating a relatively concentrated market.
  2. .com Dominance: The .com TLD maintains its strong position with over half of all new registrations (53.4%, 764,716 domains), demonstrating its continued popularity and trust among users. Competitive pricing is emerging in the .com space, with registrars like Dynadot offering registrations at $6.99, and additional discounts for bulk registrations..
  3. Rising Alternatives: New gTLDs like .xyz and .top show significant adoption rates, mainly because of the price strategy. Many Asian registrars like Alibaba Cloud and GMO Internet are offering .xyz domains at $0.99 per registration, while Namesilo is offering .top TLD registrations at $1.88. These aggressive pricing strategies have contributed significantly to their market share, with .xyz capturing 7.6% and .top securing 5.4% of all new registrations during this period.
  4. Diverse Ecosystem: The presence of 737 active registrars and 523 TLDs indicates a healthy and competitive domain registration ecosystem.

This report reflects the dynamic nature of the domain registration market, with data continuously updating as new registrations are processed and verified. Due to ABTdomain’s real-time tracking algorithms and varying domain registration/deletion policies across registrars, specific numbers may differ slightly from other market analyses. All data presented is based on registration records from February 10-16, 2025. The detailed reports, including newly registered domains and WHOIS database, are available for download at: ABTdomain Members