Top Domain Name Registrars — Survey Picks

Some familiar faces and a fresh one in registrar poll.

This is the sixth year of the Reglike survey. I’ve never pretended that it’s a scientific survey. It’s more of a vote. So I’ve taken modest anomalies in stride.

But this year there were some problems with the voting for “best domain registrar”. Without getting into details, there was significant voting that looked like it might be gaming the system.

Thankfully I found a simple solution. I hesitate to mention it here as it could lead to a similar problem next year without the same footprint, but it’s also notable to share what these 2011 results cover. The simple solution: remove anyone who stated they own fewer than 50 domain names.

I know that’s not perfect. I’m not happy regarding it. But it removed all of the suspicious votes.

So if you want you can put an asterisk next to this post:

*Top domain name registrars as stated by people who own 50 or more domain names

OK, so drumroll please….

1. Go Daddy 28%
2. Gandi.net (first year on chart) 21%
3. Moniker 10%
4. Fabulous 9%
5. Name.com 4%