Our rating analysis approach
Instead of directly evaluating web hosting providers, we analyze the global trends and dynamics in the hosting industry. The following numbers reflect the popularity of the web hosting provider in top rating systems and the combined individual scores achieved with any of them.
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Six BEST Hosting Providers

The fastest, the safest, the most reliable Hosting Providers:

the score is based on evaluation of more than 20 most trusted reviewers

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date_time
2025-05-13 12:53:14
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HostGator
2025

Best for shared hosting
  • Forbes (2024):
    "Best perks"
  • UKWebhostreview (2024):
    "Best Web Hosting for Beginners"
  • Top10 (2024):
    "Web and cloud hosting with all the perks"
  • PCWorld (2023):
    "Best for scalability"
  • Hostingadvice (2024):
    "Host up to unlimited websites on a single plan"
  • PCMag (2024):
    "Best for Shared Hosting"
  • Quicksprout (2024):
    "Best for Affordable Scalability"
  • Usnews (2024):
    "Wide range of web hosting options for small and medium businesses"
  • Cybernews (2024):
    "Web hosting for beginning start-ups"
  • CNET (2024):
    Best for Beginners "Best for Beginners"
  • Websiteplanet (2024):
    "Efficient hosting with prompt customer service"
  • Wpbeginner (2024):
    "HostGator hosts over 10 million domains and is one of the most popular web hosts in the industry. With 1-click WordPress installation, 99.9% up time guarantee, and 24/7 support, it's a smart choice for every website owner. We consider them one of the best"
  • Techradar (2024):
    "Great value hosting for home and business users"
  • PCMag (2025):
    Best for shared hosting "Best for shared hosting"

Final score:

116.1

116.1
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