Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $10.1bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Domain name sales have risen with expanding internet traffic
- For more than two decades, growth in internet usage has translated into rising revenue in web domain name sales. Specifically, the percentage of business conducted online rose from 25.6% in 2020 to 29.9% in 2025. With internet traffic volume rising nearly every year, web domain name sale providers have seen a near-constant pool of new registrants.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
A more digital world will continue to benefit web domain name sale providers
- As the US economy continues to become technologically adept over time, the percentage of business conducted online will soar from less than 30.0% in 2025 to nearly 35.0% in 2030, fostering even greater demand for web domain name sales and anchoring strong revenue growth for providers moving forward.
Biggest companies in the Web Domain Name Sales in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 | Profit ($m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Godaddy Inc. | 1,567.3 | 196.9 | 12.6 | |
Tucows Inc. | 270.0 | -25.3 | -9.4 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Generic TLDs, New Generic TLDs and Country TLDs. Generic TLDs is the largest segment of the Web Domain Name Sales in the US.
Trends and Insights
Generic TLDs remain the preferred choice for most providers
- Generic Top-Level Domains (TLDs) are the standard domain and are widely recognized. Examples include .com, .org and .net. The use of generic TLDs is extremely popular, and for this reason, this segment is the largest, comprising nearly half of providers' revenue.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry sells internet domain names that define an owned collection of resources. These include selling generic, new generic and country web domain names. Providers serve customers, including retailers, healthcare businesses and manufacturers.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States include Selling new generic TLDs, Selling generic TLDs and Selling country TLDs.Companies
Companies covered in the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States include Godaddy Inc. and Tucows Inc.Purchase this report to view all 2 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States include information technology (it), registrar, internet service provider (isp), web hosting, icann, gtld and cybersquatting.Industry Code
NAICS 517911 - Web Domain Name Sales in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Domain name sales have skyrocketed thanks to expanding internet traffic. As more consumers and businesses go online, providers enjoy a steady influx of new registrants year a...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Generic Top-Level Domains such as .com, .org and .net remain the go-to for many because of their widespread recognition and trust. Despite the crowded .com space making it to...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Southeast's high population fuels rising demand for web domain names. With notable states like Georgia and Florida driving business growth, domain sales are on the rise d...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Domain name registrants are increasingly asking providers how they’re protecting their data. Providers offering innovative security solutions and safeguards addressing privac...
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
GoDaddy is the largest domain registrar globally, comprising nearly 20.0% of revenue for web domain name sellers. The company’s wide-ranging services prevent any other compan...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of Godaddy Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Tucows Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Godaddy Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Tucows Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Web domain names are synonymous with the digital world. As consumers and businesses become more connected online, web domain name providers will benefit as the number of doma...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Tech companies are spending substantial funds on skilled talent, especially in domain name services, causing wages to make up nearly 40.0% of revenue. Despite this, inflation...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2018-2023)
- Industry Tax Structure (2018-2023)
- Income Statement (2018-2023)
- Balance Sheet (2018-2023)
- Liquidity Ratios (2018-2023)
- Coverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Leverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Operating Ratios (2018-2023)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States in 2025?
The market size of the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States is $10.1bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States in 2025?
There are 4,807 businesses in the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States?
The Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States?
The Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 4.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States are Godaddy Inc. and Tucows Inc.
What does the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States include?
Selling new generic TLDs and Selling generic TLDs are part of the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States is Godaddy Inc..
How competitive is the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Web Domain Name Sales industry in the United States.
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