Ranking Domain Registrars Based on the Latest .com Data: GoDaddy, Namecheap and More
The domain registration industry is a dynamic field that reflects the changing landscape of the internet. In August 2025, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) published the latest data from Verisign, which covers the .com namespace. This data provides insights into the performance of various domain registrars, highlighting trends and shifts in market share.
Key Takeaways from April 2025 Data
The data from April 2025 reveals several noteworthy trends among the largest domain registrars:
- GoDaddy remains the dominant player in the market, although it has experienced a decline in new registrations compared to the previous year.
- Namecheap has shown significant growth, increasing its new registrations year-over-year.
- Squarespace continues to grow steadily after its acquisition of Google Domains, indicating a strong market presence.
- IONOS has recorded impressive monthly results, benefiting from its diverse brand portfolio.
- Gname is on track to surpass TurnCommerce in total domain registrations under management.
Performance of Major Registrars
Below is a summary of the performance of the largest registrars in terms of new registrations for April 2025:
| Registrar | New Registrations (April 2025) | New Registrations (April 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| GoDaddy.com | 658,363 | 710,473 |
| Namecheap Inc. | 399,306 | 312,692 |
| Squarespace | 182,341 | 169,183 |
| Tucows | 161,704 | 168,568 |
| Dynadot | 153,695 | 104,239 |
| Hostinger | 147,935 | 112,250 |
| IONOS | 142,926 | 69,342 |
| Newfold Digital | 128,113 | 150,400 |
| Gname | 126,990 | 85,667 |
| Alibaba | 103,076 | 63,909 |
Total .com Registrations Under Management
The following table shows the total .com registrations under management for the largest registrars as of the end of April 2025:
| Registrar | Total Registrations (April 2025) | Total Registrations (April 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| GoDaddy | 53,085,622 | 55,144,370 |
| Namecheap | 11,293,509 | 9,881,966 |
| Newfold Digital | 11,002,312 | 11,962,569 |
| Tucows | 10,623,032 | 10,828,785 |
| Squarespace | 8,431,611 | 8,139,336 |
| IONOS | 5,743,915 | 5,825,984 |
| TurnCommerce | 4,423,352 | 5,986,833 |
| Gname | 4,321,595 | 4,673,434 |
| Alibaba | 3,918,702 | 4,137,187 |
| Team Internet Group | 3,058,730 | 3,459,681 |
Understanding Registrar Families
Many domain registrars operate under multiple brands or accreditations. Below is a breakdown of some of the major registrars and their associated brands:
- GoDaddy: Includes GoDaddy, Wild West Domains, Uniregistry, GoDaddy Corporate Domains, MeshDigital, and several others.
- Namecheap: Comprises Namecheap and Spaceship.
- Tucows: Encompasses Tucows, Enom, Ascio, and EPAG.
- Newfold Digital: Includes PDR, Domain.com, FastDomain, Bigrock, Network Solutions, Register.com, and more.
- Squarespace: Consists of Squarespace and Google Domains.
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