Character composition and length distributions for newly registered domains reveal naming trends that raw counts do not show. The share of letters-only, alphanumeric, and hyphenated domains indicates naming preferences across new registrations. Length distributions further show how structural preferences differ between .com and new gTLDs.

What character patterns are most common in newly registered domains?

Among newly registered .com domains, 75.6% are letters-only, 13.1% contain numbers, and 11.2% use hyphens. For other gTLDs, the proportions are 62.0%, 28.7%, and 9.2% respectively. Pure-letter domains remain the most common naming choice across both segments.

What is the average length of newly registered domains?

Newly registered .com domains average 12.5 characters in length, while domains across other gTLDs average 10.0 characters. The difference of 2.6 characters reflects the distinct naming pool available in each segment.

For how long are newly registered domains registered?

Among newly registered domains, 99.1% are registered for less than 5 years at initial registration, while 0.9% are registered for 5 or more years. Short-term registrations dominate, reflecting the standard 1-year registration option most registrars offer by default.