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Top .com Domain Registrars: Who Leads the Pack Now?

Top Domain Registrars: .com Market Share and New Registrations (June 2025)

An in-depth look at the top 10 .com registrars, analyzing both new monthly registrations and the total number of domains under management. Understand the dynamics of the domain registration market and which companies are leading the way.

Domain Registrar Market Overview

ICANN has released the most recent data from Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) regarding the .com namespace. This comprehensive data set covers the month of June 2025, providing valuable insights into the performance of various domain registrars.

Key Takeaways from the June 2025 Domain Registration Data

Here are some significant observations drawn from this month’s domain registration statistics:

  • Wix Achieves Milestone: While not featured on either of the top 10 lists, Wix successfully surpassed the 3 million .com domain mark, demonstrating consistent growth in its domain portfolio.
  • Name SRS AB Experiences Surge: Reseller platform Name SRS AB witnessed a notable surge in monthly registrations, securing a position among the top 10 registrars for new .com domain registrations. This indicates a strengthening presence in the reseller market.
  • TurnCommerce Reduces Domain Holdings: TurnCommerce experienced a reduction of over 1.7 million domains in the past year, suggesting a strategic shift in its domain management approach.

Top 10 Registrars by New .com Registrations (June 2025)

The following chart showcases the performance of the leading domain registrars based on the number of new .com registrations in June 2025. These figures represent the latest available data. Please note that the rankings encompass multiple registrar accreditations within the same registrar families. A detailed list of registrars and their associated accreditations can be found at the end of this article.

  1. GoDaddy.com: 654,523 (NYSE: GDDY) (Compared to 667,814 in June 2024). GoDaddy continues to dominate the market for new domain registrations, although there was a slight decrease compared to the previous year.
  2. Namecheap Inc.: 439,342 (Compared to 317,642 in June 2024). Namecheap demonstrates substantial growth, significantly increasing its new registrations compared to the same period last year.
  3. Alibaba: 207,022 (Compared to 56,837 in June 2024). Alibaba exhibits remarkable growth, nearly quadrupling its new .com registrations compared to June 2024. This signals a strong expansion of its domain registration services.
  4. Squarespace: 189,086 (Compared to 167,962 in June 2024). Squarespace shows consistent growth in new domain registrations, reflecting its increasing adoption as a website building platform.
  5. Gname: 171,267 (Compared to 90,262 in June 2024). Gname nearly doubles its new .com registrations, indicating a rapid expansion in its customer base.
  6. Tucows: 153,951 (NASDAQ: TCX) (Compared to 164,579 in June 2024). Tucows experiences a slight decrease in new registrations compared to the previous year.
  7. Dynadot: 144,372 (Compared to 71,859 in June 2024). Dynadot demonstrates impressive growth, doubling its new .com registrations compared to June 2024.
  8. IONOS: 103,991 (Compared to 64,028 in June 2024). IONOS shows a significant increase in new .com registrations, reflecting its expanding presence in the domain market.
  9. GMO: 92,323 (Compared to 47,910 in June 2024). GMO nearly doubles its new .com registrations, showcasing its growing market share.
  10. Name SRS AB: 77,952 (Compared to 15,320 in June 2024). Name SRS AB experiences the most significant growth among the top 10, increasing its new registrations by a factor of five compared to the previous year.

Top 10 Registrars by Total .com Domains Under Management (June 2025)

The following leaderboard ranks the top domain registrars based on the total number of .com domains under their management as of the end of June 2025. This provides a comprehensive view of the largest players in the domain registration industry.

  1. GoDaddy: 52,796,957 (Compared to 54,612,910 in June 2024). GoDaddy remains the dominant leader in total .com domains under management, although there is a slight decrease compared to the previous year.
  2. Namecheap: 11,615,294 (Compared to 10,063,495 in June 2024). Namecheap experiences substantial growth in its total domain portfolio, solidifying its position as the second-largest registrar.
  3. Newfold Digital: 10,741,615 (Compared to 11,852,737 in June 2024). Newfold Digital sees a decrease in its total domain holdings compared to the previous year.
  4. Tucows: 10,522,917 (Compared to 10,752,136 in June 2024). Tucows experiences a slight decrease in its total domain portfolio.
  5. Squarespace: 8,520,131 (Compared to 8,100,817 in June 2024). Squarespace continues to grow its total domain holdings, reflecting its increasing popularity as a website platform.
  6. IONOS: 5,776,513 (Compared to 5,808,097 in June 2024). IONOS experiences a slight decrease in its total domain portfolio.
  7. Gname: 4,524,983 (Compared to 4,585,733 in June 2024). Gname sees a minor decrease in its total domain holdings.
  8. TurnCommerce: 4,148,729 (Compared to 5,879,883 in June 2024). TurnCommerce experiences a significant decrease in its total domain portfolio, as previously noted.
  9. Alibaba: 4,048,687 (Compared to 3,998,406 in June 2024). Alibaba continues to grow its total domain holdings, albeit at a slower pace compared to its new registrations.
  10. Team Internet Group: 3,098,770 (Compared to 3,296,830 in June 2024). Team Internet Group sees a decrease in its total domain portfolio.

Registrar Accreditations and Affiliations

Many domain registration companies operate under multiple accreditations. The following list provides a summary of the major accreditations and affiliated brands associated with the top registrars mentioned above:

  • GoDaddy: Includes GoDaddy, Wild West Domains, Uniregistry, GoDaddy Corporate Domains, MeshDigital, the 5 “Go Country” registrars, and 123 Reg. This wide range of accreditations contributes to GoDaddy’s overall dominance in the market.
  • Namecheap: Includes Namecheap and Spaceship. Spaceship operates as a separate brand under the Namecheap umbrella, offering a streamlined domain registration experience.
  • Tucows: Includes Tucows, Enom, Ascio, and EPAG. Tucows is a leading provider of domain registration and related services through its various brands.
  • Newfold Digital: Includes PDR, Domain.com, FastDomain, Bigrock, Network Solutions, Register.com, MarkMonitor, SnapNames registrars, and Crazy Domains/Dreamscape. This extensive portfolio of brands allows Newfold Digital to cater to a wide range of customers and market segments. There are other Newfold registrars, but these are the most significant.
  • TurnCommerce: Includes NameBright and DropCatch registrars. TurnCommerce specializes in domain aftermarket services through its NameBright and DropCatch platforms.
  • IONOS: Includes 1&1, InterNetX, Cronon, United-Domains, Arsys, and world4you. IONOS provides a comprehensive suite of web hosting and domain registration services across various international markets.
  • Team Internet Group: Includes Key-Systems, 1API, Internet.bs, TLD Registrar Solutions, RegistryGate, Moniker, Instra. Team Internet Group operates a network of domain registration and related service providers.

Conclusion: Trends in the Domain Registration Market

The June 2025 domain registration data reveals several key trends in the .com domain market. GoDaddy continues to hold a dominant position, but Namecheap and Alibaba are showing strong growth in both new registrations and total domains under management. The data also highlights the importance of reseller platforms like Name SRS AB and the impact of strategic shifts within companies like TurnCommerce. As the domain market continues to evolve, staying informed about these trends is crucial for businesses and individuals alike.