New TLD operator hits another record for new premium domain registrations.
Radix reported high-level results from its premium domain sales for the first half of the year. The company said it set a new record for new premium domain registrations, continuing a multi-period trend of growth for its portfolio of new top-level domains (TLDs).
According to the report, Radix recorded 4,424 new premium registrations in the first half, up from 4,268 in the second half of 2025. These new registrations included a variety of price tiers: 112 domains priced at $5,000 per year, 37 at $10,000 per year, and two at $25,000 per year. While most premium domains are registered at lower price points, these higher-ticket sales illustrate that some premium names still command substantial annual fees in the market.
When looking at which TLDs drove the growth, .Tech led with 1,229 new premium registrations. It was followed by .space with 889 and .fun with 636. The notable increase in .space registrations stands out in the report, and Radix suggests the jump may have been influenced in part by increased attention around private and public space-related ventures during the period. Regardless of cause, the performance of .space emphasizes how topical interest and broader industry news can boost demand for certain themed TLDs.
Beyond new registrations, Radix also reported activity among existing premium domains. During the half-year, 6,502 premium domains were renewed. The renewal rates show a clear pattern: first-year premium renewal rate was 51%, indicating about half of buyers continue after the initial year; the second renewal rose to 73%; and the third renewal reached 84%. These figures suggest that while initial conversion from first-year buyers to repeat customers can be challenging, retention improves substantially after the first renewal, and long-term renewals tend to be strong for premium names that remain relevant to their owners’ needs.
Radix highlighted several individual moves that illustrate premium domain usage. One example noted in the report was IQM Quantum Computers shifting its website from MeetIQM.com to IQM.tech. This kind of migration underscores a trend where organizations adopt TLDs that align more closely with their industry or brand positioning. Using an industry-specific TLD can strengthen brand clarity, signal expertise, and make an organization’s web address more memorable for target audiences.
From an SEO perspective, premium domain activity has multiple implications. While exact search-engine benefits depend on content quality, site structure, and backlinks, a concise, industry-relevant domain can aid branding and user recognition. In competitive sectors like technology and space, a matching domain name helps convey relevance immediately and can contribute to click-through rates from search and advertising placements.
Radix’s results also reflect broader market dynamics for new TLDs. Strong performance in specific TLDs shows that demand can concentrate around topical and functional strings, as buyers increasingly seek domain names that communicate purpose or industry at a glance. At the same time, the mix of price tiers and renewal behavior illustrates that premium domains remain a diverse market: some buyers view premium names as long-term brand assets worth renewing year after year, while others test a premium domain for short-term campaigns or strategic launches.
Overall, the H1 results from Radix indicate a healthy and maturing market for premium registrations within new TLDs. Record new registrations, solid renewal patterns after the first year, and notable brand-adoption examples together paint a picture of growing acceptance and strategic use of premium TLDs by businesses and organizations.