Most Popular Domain Extensions

Which extensions people choose for their new domains

1
.COM
6,788,821 new domains
42.7%
2
.XYZ
1,955,462 new domains
12.3%
3
.BOND
1,050,344 new domains
6.6%
4
.INFO
884,836 new domains
5.6%
5
.TOP
857,067 new domains
5.4%
6
.ORG
436,191 new domains
2.7%
7
.ONLINE
409,128 new domains
2.6%
8
.NET
381,458 new domains
2.4%
9
.SBS
379,650 new domains
2.4%
10
.STORE
288,512 new domains
1.8%
Total New Domains
15,904,391
Different Extensions
644
.COM Dominance
42.7%

How Long Are New Domain Names?

Character count and patterns in newly registered domains

Average Length
12.49
characters
Just Letters
5,156,970
76% of domains
Has Numbers
1,006,565
14.8% of domains
Has Dash (-)
625,286
9.2% of domains
Long Registration
86,936
5+ years
Short Registration
6,701,885
under 5 years
Average Length
9.82
characters
Just Letters
5,553,092
60.9% of domains
Has Numbers
2,877,496
31.6% of domains
Has Dash (-)
684,982
7.5% of domains
Long Registration
30,114
5+ years
Short Registration
9,084,497
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.