Throughout 2024, ABTDomain has published numerous in-depth reports analyzing the performance of new gTLDs, offering valuable data on active registrations, emerging domain trends, and key industry shifts. These insights highlight the rapid growth of popular new gTLDs such as .xyz, .shop, and .store, reflecting the evolving domain market.
.XYZ
As the most popular new TLD, the .xyz experienced significant market activity in 2024, with approximately 2.5 million new registrations and 2 million deletions throughout the year. The active registration graph shows an interesting pattern, starting at around 3.3 million in January 2024 and reaching 3.8 million by January 2025.
.SHOP
In 2024, .shop demonstrated a steady upward trend in active registrations, starting with approximately 2.2 million domains in January and surpassing 3.4 million by December. The growth was especially pronounced in the third quarter, with quarter-over-quarter increases outpacing those seen during the first half of the year. Despite 1.4 million deletions, the 2.7 million new registrations far exceeded this number, resulting in a net gain of around 1.3 million domains by year-end.
.TOP
The .top maintained steady growth throughout 2024, with 2.2 million new registrations offsetting 1.9 million deletions. The active registration chart reveals an overall upward trend, climbing from 2.65 million in January to 2.95 million by January 2025. Despite a noticeable dip in November, the new TLD showed strong recovery in December, ending the year with notable momentum and a net gain of approximately 300,000 registrations.
.STORE
The .store TLD showcased steady growth in 2024, recording 1.16 million new registrations against 0.88 million deletions. The active registration graph illustrates a consistent upward trajectory, rising from 1.35 million in January to 1.63 million by January 2025. Growth acceleration was particularly noticeable in the final quarter. With a net gain of approximately 280,000 domains, .store maintained a healthy registration-to-deletion ratio, reflecting its stable position in the internet.
.ONLINE
The .online TLD witnessed notable market activity in 2024, with 1.91 million new registrations offset by 1.76 million deletions. The registration trend revealed a compelling pattern: a sharp upward trajectory through September, peaking at approximately 3.1 million active registrations, followed by a significant decline in the final quarter. Despite a modest net gain of 150,000 domains, the early-year growth highlighted strong market potential, while the year-end decline pointed to rising competition or market recalibrations within the online domain space.
The new gTLD market continues to showcase impressive growth, with renewal rates exceeding 70% for many leading new TLD domains. The fourth quarter has been particularly dynamic, especially for niche extensions. Strategic premium pricing has played a crucial role in sustaining registration levels, while e-commerce-focused extensions have outperformed the market average. This trend contrasts sharply with the ongoing decline in active .com registrations.
The rise of new gTLDs like .xyz and .shop showcases the changing landscape of the domain market. To stay competitive, explore the latest trends and choose a TLD that perfectly suits your business needs. Our daily domain reports deliver comprehensive gTLD analysis, providing insights into active registrations, newly registered domains, and market performance to keep you informed and ahead of the curve.