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Weekly Newly Registered Domains Report: March 03 – 09, 2025

In this comprehensive analysis, we examine the distribution patterns of newly registered domains during the week of March 03-09, 2025. Based on ABTdomain’s WHOIS database, a total of 1,435,115 new domains were registered across 535 different TLDs through 714 registrars during this period.

1. Newly Registered Domains TLD Distribution Analysis

The distribution of newly registered domains across different Top-Level Domains (TLDs) shows clear patterns of preference in the domain registration market.

Pie chart showing weekly TLD distribution for newly registered domains with .com dominating at 50.7% followed by .xyz at 7.6%

The .com TLD continues to dominate with 728,225 new registrations, representing 50.7% of all newly registered domains. This highlights the enduring popularity and commercial value associated with .com domains. Following distantly in second place is .xyz with 108,868 registrations (7.6%), which has maintained its position as a popular alternative TLD.

The top 10 TLDs by registration volume:

  1. .com: 728,225 (50.7%)
  2. .xyz: 108,868 (7.6%)
  3. .top: 78,442 (5.5%)
  4. .org: 48,839 (3.4%)
  5. .online: 42,831 (3.0%)
  6. .net: 42,313 (2.9%)
  7. .store: 31,133 (2.2%)
  8. .info: 29,713 (2.1%)
  9. .site: 27,214 (1.9%)
  10. .vip: 25,934 (1.8%)

The remaining 525 TLDs collectively account for 271,603 registrations, representing 18.9% of the total volume.

2. Newly Registered Domains Registrar Distribution Analysis

The registrar landscape shows significant concentration among a few major players, with GoDaddy maintaining its position as the market leader.

Pie chart showing weekly top registrars distribution for all newly registered domains with GoDaddy leading at 17.4% followed by Namecheap at 12.6%

GoDaddy leads with 249,708 registrations (17.4% of the total market share), followed by Namecheap with 180,685 registrations (12.6%). Together, these two registrars handle approximately 30% of all new domain registrations worldwide.

The top 10 registrars by registration volume:

  1. GoDaddy: 249,708 (17.4%)
  2. Namecheap: 180,685 (12.6%)
  3. Dynadot: 95,892 (6.7%)
  4. GMO Internet: 76,715 (5.3%)
  5. Alibaba Cloud: 65,709 (4.6%)
  6. Namesilo: 64,218 (4.5%)
  7. Squarespace: 53,742 (3.7%)
  8. Publicdomainregistry: 46,950 (3.3%)
  9. Hostinger: 43,483 (3.0%)
  10. Tucows: 42,435 (3.0%)

The remaining 704 registrars collectively account for 515,578 registrations, representing 35.9% of the total volume.

3. Most Popular Registrars in Top 5 TLDs

a) .com Newly Registered Domains

The .com TLD saw 728,225 new registrations during this period, making it by far the most registered TLD with over half of all new domain registrations.

Pie chart showing top 10 registrars for .com newly registered domains with GoDaddy leading at 22.8% followed by Namecheap at 11.8%

Top 5 registrars for .com domains:

  1. GoDaddy: 165,925 (22.8%)
  2. Namecheap: 85,589 (11.8%)
  3. Squarespace: 43,568 (6.0%)
  4. Publicdomainregistry: 37,726 (5.2%)
  5. Dynadot: 34,476 (4.7%)

The .com registrar distribution shows GoDaddy with a commanding lead, capturing nearly a quarter of all new .com registrations. The top 5 registrars together account for 50.5% of all new .com domains, while the remaining registrars collectively handle 34.4% of .com registrations.

b) .xyz Newly Registered Domains

The .xyz TLD recorded 108,868 new registrations, making it the second most popular choice for new domains.

Pie chart showing top 5 registrars for .xyz newly registered domains with GMO Internet dominating at 56.0% followed by Namecheap at 9.7%

Top 5 registrars for .xyz domains:

  1. GMO Internet: 60,956 (56.0%)
  2. Namecheap: 10,529 (9.7%)
  3. GoDaddy: 7,973 (7.3%)
  4. Alibaba Cloud: 6,157 (5.7%)
  5. Dynadot: 5,414 (5.0%)

The .xyz registrar market shows a remarkable concentration, with GMO Internet dominating with 56% of all new .xyz registrations. This suggests a potential promotional or strategic focus on .xyz domains by GMO Internet. The top 5 registrars account for 83.6% of all new .xyz domains.

c) .org Newly Registered Domains

The .org TLD saw 48,839 new registrations, positioning it as the fourth most popular TLD during this period.

Pie chart showing top 5 registrars for .org newly registered domains with GoDaddy leading at 17.5% followed by Namecheap at 15.6%

Top 5 registrars for .org domains:

  1. GoDaddy: 8,549 (17.5%)
  2. Namecheap: 7,641 (15.6%)
  3. Dynadot: 5,402 (11.1%)
  4. Squarespace: 4,456 (9.1%)
  5. Tucows: 2,598 (5.3%)

The .org registrar distribution is more balanced compared to other TLDs, with GoDaddy and Namecheap having similar market shares. The top 5 registrars together account for 58.7% of all new .org domains, while other registrars collectively handle 41.3% of .org registrations.

d) .online Newly Registered Domains

The .online TLD recorded 42,831 new registrations, making it the fifth most popular TLD choice.

Pie chart showing top 5 registrars for .online newly registered domains with GoDaddy leading at 19.5% followed by Namecheap at 14.4%

Top 5 registrars for .online domains:

  1. GoDaddy: 8,361 (19.5%)
  2. Namecheap: 6,178 (14.4%)
  3. Reg: 3,812 (8.9%)
  4. Hostinger: 3,743 (8.7%)
  5. Networksolutions: 2,781 (6.5%)

The .online registrar distribution shows GoDaddy leading with nearly one-fifth of all new .online registrations. The top 5 registrars account for 58.1% of all new .online domains, while other registrars collectively handle 41.9% of .online registrations.

e) .top Newly Registered Domains

The .top TLD saw 78,442 new registrations, positioning it as the third most popular TLD during this period.

Pie chart showing top 5 registrars for .top newly registered domains with Namesilo leading at 21.4% followed by West.cn at 19.3%

Top 5 registrars for .top domains:

  1. Namesilo: 16,766 (21.4%)
  2. West.cn: 15,147 (19.3%)
  3. Gname: 12,617 (16.1%)
  4. Alibaba Cloud: 9,088 (11.6%)
  5. Dynadot: 5,529 (7.0%)

The .top registrar distribution reveals an interesting pattern, with Namesilo taking the lead position instead of GoDaddy or Namecheap. Additionally, Chinese registrars (West.cn, Gname, and Alibaba Cloud) feature prominently in the top positions, suggesting regional popularity of the .top TLD in the Chinese market. The top 5 registrars account for 75.4% of all new .top domains.

4. Key Takeaways

  1. Continued .com Dominance: With over 50% of all new registrations, .com maintains its position as the most valued and preferred TLD in the domain marketplace.
  2. Rising Alternative TLDs: TLDs like .xyz, .top, and .online continue to gain traction as alternatives to traditional options, collectively accounting for over 15% of all new registrations.
  3. Market Concentration: The domain registration market shows significant concentration, with the top 10 registrars handling approximately 64% of all new registrations.
  4. Regional Preferences: Some TLDs show distinct regional popularity patterns, such as .top being particularly popular among Chinese registrars.
  5. Registrar Specialization: Certain registrars appear to specialize in or promote specific TLDs, as evidenced by GMO Internet’s dominance in .xyz registrations and Namesilo’s strong position in .top registrations.

This analysis offers valuable insights into current trends in domain registration patterns, highlighting both the stability of traditional TLDs and the growing diversification of the domain marketplace.

*Note: The data in this report might differ from our daily reports, as we have only included domains registered between February 24 to March 02, 2025.