What New Domains Look Like

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

Data from: 2025-10-10 (Latest available)

Most Popular Domain Extensions

Which extensions people choose for their new domains

1
.COM
3,236,520 new domains
45.6%
2
.XYZ
1,060,042 new domains
14.9%
3
.TOP
449,728 new domains
6.3%
4
.ORG
217,962 new domains
3.1%
5
.INFO
201,197 new domains
2.8%
6
.ONLINE
180,879 new domains
2.5%
7
.NET
170,765 new domains
2.4%
8
.STORE
140,307 new domains
2%
9
.SITE
129,200 new domains
1.8%
10
.VIP
87,730 new domains
1.2%
Total New Domains
7,102,885
Different Extensions
584
.COM Dominance
45.6%

How Long Are New Domain Names?

Character count and patterns in newly registered domains

Average Length
12.54
characters
Just Letters
2,456,399
75.9% of domains
Has Numbers
480,018
14.8% of domains
Has Dash (-)
300,103
9.3% of domains
Long Registration
41,677
5+ years
Short Registration
3,194,843
under 5 years
Average Length
11.25
characters
Just Letters
2,375,634
61.4% of domains
Has Numbers
1,114,021
28.8% of domains
Has Dash (-)
376,710
9.7% of domains
Long Registration
12,626
5+ years
Short Registration
3,853,739
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.