What New Domains Look Like

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

Database updated: Jan 22, 2026 (Latest available)
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Most Popular Domain Extensions

Which extensions people choose for their new domains

1
.COM
6,469,849 new domains
46.6%
2
.XYZ
1,437,040 new domains
10.4%
3
.TOP
629,521 new domains
4.5%
4
.INFO
521,997 new domains
3.8%
5
.BOND
495,034 new domains
3.6%
6
.ORG
435,374 new domains
3.1%
7
.ONLINE
435,042 new domains
3.1%
8
.NET
363,725 new domains
2.6%
9
.SBS
275,637 new domains
2%
10
.STORE
268,625 new domains
1.9%
Total New Domains
13,877,305
Different Extensions
637
.COM Dominance
46.6%

How Long Are New Domain Names?

Character count and patterns in newly registered domains

Average Length
12.5
characters
Just Letters
4,940,779
75.7% of domains
Has Numbers
857,524
13.1% of domains
Has Dash (-)
724,380
11.1% of domains
Long Registration
84,335
5+ years
Short Registration
6,385,514
under 5 years
Average Length
10.15
characters
Just Letters
4,560,601
62.4% of domains
Has Numbers
1,906,794
26.1% of domains
Has Dash (-)
837,684
11.5% of domains
Long Registration
31,124
5+ years
Short Registration
7,372,152
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.