What New Domains Look Like

Most popular extensions and patterns in newly registered domains for the past 30 days

Data from: 2025-08-24 (Latest available)

Most Popular Domain Extensions

Which extensions people choose for their new domains

1
.COM
3,162,018 new domains
48.3%
2
.XYZ
552,769 new domains
8.4%
3
.TOP
500,620 new domains
7.7%
4
.ONLINE
207,534 new domains
3.2%
5
.ORG
191,421 new domains
2.9%
6
.INFO
174,551 new domains
2.7%
7
.NET
166,961 new domains
2.6%
8
.STORE
131,704 new domains
2%
9
.SITE
117,370 new domains
1.8%
10
.PRO
98,926 new domains
1.5%
Total New Domains
6,542,421
Different Extensions
554
.COM Dominance
48.3%

How Long Are New Domain Names?

Character count and patterns in newly registered domains

Average Length
12.53
characters
Just Letters
2,432,649
76.9% of domains
Has Numbers
448,583
14.2% of domains
Has Dash (-)
280,786
8.9% of domains
Long Registration
40,437
5+ years
Short Registration
3,121,581
under 5 years
Average Length
11.13
characters
Just Letters
1,980,959
58.6% of domains
Has Numbers
1,060,442
31.4% of domains
Has Dash (-)
339,001
10% of domains
Long Registration
14,988
5+ years
Short Registration
3,365,415
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.