What New Domains Look Like

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

Data from: 2025-12-06 (Latest available)
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Most Popular Domain Extensions

Which extensions people choose for their new domains

1
.COM
6,821,584 new domains
42.7%
2
.XYZ
1,982,301 new domains
12.4%
3
.BOND
1,048,616 new domains
6.6%
4
.INFO
871,641 new domains
5.5%
5
.TOP
864,528 new domains
5.4%
6
.ORG
438,813 new domains
2.7%
7
.ONLINE
408,938 new domains
2.6%
8
.NET
382,706 new domains
2.4%
9
.SBS
369,421 new domains
2.3%
10
.STORE
290,056 new domains
1.8%
Total New Domains
15,962,431
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
5,178,600
75.9% of domains
Has Numbers
1,012,797
14.8% of domains
Has Dash (-)
630,187
9.2% of domains
Long Registration
87,455
5+ years
Short Registration
6,734,129
under 5 years
Average Length
9.84
characters
Just Letters
5,586,556
61.1% of domains
Has Numbers
2,880,888
31.5% of domains
Has Dash (-)
673,403
7.4% of domains
Long Registration
30,115
5+ years
Short Registration
9,109,773
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.