What New Domains Look Like

Most popular extensions and patterns in newly registered domains for the past 60 days

Data from: 2025-12-23
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Most Popular Domain Extensions

Which extensions people choose for their new domains

1
.COM
6,625,155 new domains
42.4%
2
.XYZ
1,882,361 new domains
12.1%
3
.BOND
1,034,777 new domains
6.6%
4
.INFO
904,328 new domains
5.8%
5
.TOP
739,960 new domains
4.7%
6
.SBS
442,914 new domains
2.8%
7
.ORG
433,168 new domains
2.8%
8
.ONLINE
427,544 new domains
2.7%
9
.NET
371,279 new domains
2.4%
10
.STORE
276,165 new domains
1.8%
Total New Domains
15,618,914
Different Extensions
642
.COM Dominance
42.4%

How Long Are New Domain Names?

Character count and patterns in newly registered domains

Average Length
12.48
characters
Just Letters
5,035,284
76.0% of domains
Has Numbers
975,078
14.7% of domains
Has Dash (-)
614,793
9.3% of domains
Long Registration
86,673
5+ years
Short Registration
6,538,482
under 5 years
Average Length
9.75
characters
Just Letters
5,397,339
60.0% of domains
Has Numbers
2,866,088
31.9% of domains
Has Dash (-)
730,332
8.1% of domains
Long Registration
30,608
5+ years
Short Registration
8,962,327
under 5 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Analyzing newly registered domains composition and length helps understand current market trends, user preferences, and naming strategies. This data reveals what types of domain names are in demand, which extensions are gaining popularity, and how domain naming conventions are evolving. For businesses and domain investors, this intelligence helps make informed decisions about domain acquisition, branding strategies, and predicting future market movements.

When registering a domain, consider extension credibility (.COM remains most trusted), target audience (geographic extensions for local businesses), and brand positioning. For domain composition, shorter names (6-14 characters) are generally better for memorability and typing ease. Avoid hyphens and numbers unless necessary, as they can confuse users and hurt SEO. Pure letter combinations are preferred for professional brands, while numbers might work for tech companies or when incorporated meaningfully into the brand name.