Hostinger review 2025: quality features for less

To get your website transferred, you'll need to fill out a form. Hostinger can take care of WordPress, cPanel, FTP, and even other control panel migrations.

The only downside is that you need to provide your hosting account password. On the other hand, you're migrating anyway and will probably cancel that account soon enough. Just make sure that you don't use the same password on every account you have. Email, Twitter, and bank account included.

So while Hostinger does not brag about its free website migration, it is there and available for free. If you were afraid to leave your current provider because of the daunting migration, there are no more reasons not to do it.

You surely can have a professional-looking email account with Hostinger. All plans can host up to 100 business mailboxes, with a 10GB storage limit per account.

Here are a few other limitations you should be aware of:

Now as for additional functionalities, Hostinger uses SpamAssassin protection to ensure security, and it makes it easy to set up email forwarding as well as autoresponders.

Now in terms of the actual mailbox, it’s on the basic side but still better than what a lot of other providers are offering for free.

It will work for individual users or small businesses to get their contact form submissions or for contacting partners.

Mind you, for big email marketing campaigns, you’d be better off with a separate email server. That would guarantee good deliverability.

All in all, Hostinger is easy to use. As you saw, the interface is nice and modern, you can reach all the tools easily, and everything works just fine.

I can safely say that Hostinger is an example of how web hosting performance should look like. No matter what you pay for it. This host is stable, fast, and can handle quite some traffic even on cheap plans.

I did 3 types of tests to see if there's anything at all that would make this provider flinch.

I can safely say that Hostinger is an example of how web hosting performance should look like.

While the host comes with a very standard 99.9% uptime guarantee, Hostinger actually maintained a perfect 100% throughout our testing period.

Surely enough, keeping 100% uptime is not possible in the long term. Even for the most expensive providers. There will always be server maintenance involved. So you will see an occasional 1 or 2 minutes of downtime. On the other hand, this shows that Hostinger is very reliable, and there are no server issues. Additionally, the host offers a 99.9% uptime guarantee.

The tool also tracks and draws average response time, which came up to 511ms. To put it into perspective, a little bit over 600ms is considered average for shared hosting. So Hostinger is above that.

For the next test, I compared website loading speeds when tested from different locations. Hostinger nailed this one.

Keep in mind that the host allows you to choose from 7 data center locations – the US, UK, Netherlands, Lithuania Singapore, Indonesia, and Brazil. And by opting for the one your audience is closest to you will be sure to secure the fastest loading times for your visitors.

However, for this test, we have hosted our website in the US data center, so the best performance can be seen when testing from the US – just 479ms till Largest Contentful Paint (LCP). Naturally, the further we go, the longer it takes to load. For visitors from Europe, this website would take around 1.3 seconds to load, while visitors from India would have to wait 1.7 seconds

Google is taking metrics such as Largest Contentful Paint into the account when ranking pages. The lower the number, the better your score. Keep it under 2.5 seconds and you’re good.

479ms, when tested from the US, is one of the best scores I’ve ever gotten. But even when testing from India, we can still pass Google’s test.

What changes if I test a fully built website?

With a fully built website, LCP increases to 849ms. That is still under a second.

While search engines take LCP into consideration, the loading circle only stops spinning when the website is fully loaded. That’s when the user can say 'Oh that was fast!' Will they say that if your website is hosted on Hostinger? Sure they will as there’s almost no further delay – loading time stands at a very low 936ms. More so, fast load time could potentially lower the site's bounce rate. So if you're looking for the fastest web hosting, Hostinger is a great choice.

Now the final and perhaps the most important test. Can Hostinger handle the traffic?

I’ve sent 50 visitors to my test website. That is a big number. Imagine there would be 50 visitors on your website every single moment – someone leaves, more join in. That would soon add up to 10s of thousands of monthly visitors.

Hostinger handled the test just fine.

As the number of visitors increased (grey line), response time (blue line) remained the same. Hostinger did not slow down apart from a couple of bumps later on. Overall, it stayed as fast as with 1 visitor.

A++, Hostinger passes all of my tests and earns a place among the fastest and most reliable hosting providers. The provider is fast, reliable, and powerful enough to handle considerably big loads of traffic.

As a whole, performance-wise, Hostinger appears to have no weak links. The technology used by the provider is the cause for the great Hostinger performance review results I got.

Personally, I find it very interesting how such cheap provider can deliver performance results comparable to much more expensive hosts like SiteGround or A2 Hosting.

So, what exactly is Hostinger doing to be fast?

Hostinger has pretty good security features and measures in place, although they are more on the basic side. The servers are taken care of by security experts while yours and your visitors’ data is safe with free SSL. Depending on the plan, you also get weekly or daily backups, and it is possible to set up 2-factor authentication (2FA).

Shall we get into more details?

All things considered, Hostinger has security essentials in all of its packages. It might not seem like a lot, but it is definitely enough to protect your website from the most common vulnerabilities. Such a variety of tools place Hostinger among top-3 most secure web hosting companies on our list.

By far the most popular and affordable option offered by Hostinger is shared hosting – starting price is just $2.99 a month. Other options include cheap WordPress plans, Cloud hosting, and VPS.

It’s obvious that no matter in what stage your project is, there’ll be an option suited for it.

Shared hosting is what most people start with off. 1 thing to note immediately – SSL and a free domain name registration are included with both plans. Keep in mind that it's only free for a year – Hostinger's custom domain name renewals will eventually catch up to you.

Though they are pretty affordable – .com renews at $10.99/year.

Hostinger is very generous and transparent when it comes to server resources. Especially the storage limit is much higher than a lot of competitors hide under their unlimited buzzword. By the way – unlimited email accounts is not a thing anymore either. All plans allow you to create up to 100 accounts for each domain.

But not everything is equally valuable.

In my personal opinion, there are 2 options that are worth the money:

No doubt, Hostinger is unbeatable in the pricing department. Introductory prices and renewal price considered.

There’s one more thing we need to discuss. That's the money-back guarantee. I know that the majority of you won’t read the terms of service (can’t blame). So I did it for you.

Here are a couple of things you should know:

That’s a standard set of terms, but nonetheless, good to know.

All in all, there’s currently no cheaper option than Hostinger (and when it appears, believe me, I’ll test it). You can get a simple yet good-value web hosting plan for less than $3 or pick the best value for your buck with the more advanced options.

Since Hostinger seems to be the Jack of all trades, it's no surprise that in addition to shared hosting the provider offers many fairly-priced solutions with helpful tools for businesses too.

Among good options for business websites, Hostinger has WordPress hosting plans. These are pretty much the same as shared hosting, yet include a bigger features package. The prices start at $1.99/mo.

All Hostinger WordPress hosting plans include email accounts, SSL, WP-CLI integration, and WordPress-specific features such as WordPress dashboard with caching management.

At the same time, starting with the second, Starter plan ($2.99/mo), WordPress multisite and Jetpack are pre-installed. Meanwhile, Business ($3.99/mo) includes daily backups and Cloudflare CDN too. If you'd like to get a paid version of Jetpack – WordPress Pro ($11.59/mo) includes Jetpack Personal license free of charge.

Usually, I shoo people off the WordPress hosting plans as they tend to be completely the same as the regular shared hosting. In Hostinger's case, we can see differences in features as well as pricing. So if you're looking to host a WordPress site – compare which option offers the best value for you and if there are special discounts/terms available.

Among the best business hosting options is cloud hosting. Rather affordable, very much scalable, and powerful, it's a gateway to VPS and a private server. Pretty good Hostinger Cloud hosting packages start at $9.99/mo.

Hostinger Cloud hosting is seriously business-focused – free domain, email, and SSL are there as well as daily backups, Google Ads credits, and CDN.

The resources go from 3GB RAM, 2 CPU cores, and 200GB storage to 12GB RAM, 6 CPU cores, and 300GB storage. Plus, the Cloud Enterprise plan is hosted on Google Cloud infrastructure.

This is a powerful option for those that have large online stores, membership sites, and commercial blogs – additional security and dedicated resources are there to support it.

I have an online store hosted on Hostinger's cheapest Cloud plan and haven't had any issues in a year so far. So it's a personal recommendation too.

For advanced users, VPS hosting is the cheapest most powerful option to look at. Hostinger's VPS plans start at $3.99/mo.

Hostinger's VPS hosting is semi-managed. This means that you get a custom VPS control panel and full root access – OS and script installers, easy server reboot, and permission management are done in a visual interface, while root access allows you to customize the server from the backend. Meanwhile, Hostinger takes care of the server launch and maintenance. Not very beginner-friendly, but a manageable option if you are willing to learn.

VPS resources can go from 1CPU, 1GB RAM, and 20GB storage to 8 CPUs, 9GB RAM, and 160GB storage based on the number of slices you need.

Essentially, the resources are dedicated to your account entirely, even though the server is shared. That's why you can customize it and optimize it the way your project requires.

So overall, VPS is the cheapest way to host a popular website/app that requires dedicated server resources.

Hostinger is among the few classic providers that offer a dedicated Minecraft hosting environment with all the tools to easily launch and manage your Minecraft server. The prices start at $8.95/mo.

Hostinger's Minecraft servers are launched instantly after you make your purchase and include a Multicraft gaming control panel with an automatic mod pack and plugin installation. Also, 99.99% uptime SLA and DDoS protection are in place, meaning that chances of getting your game disrupted are minimal.

The resources go from 2GB RAM and 2 CPUs for smaller Minecraft communities to 8GB RAM and 8 CPUs for the possibility to monetize your server.

Overall, among Minecraft-specific services – Hostinger tops the recommendations list. That's due to affordable prices, ease of use, and powerful hardware with dedicated resources.

For users looking to host VPS easier, or those that simply prefere CyberPanel, Hostinger offers CyberPanel hosting. The panel enables users to manage their VPS services much quicker and more securely. Best of all, prices start at just $3.95/mo.

In terms of variety, there are 8 CyberPanel hosting plans to choose from. All plans come with a free SSL, a caching module, ModSecurity package, and automated backups.

The main difference between said plans are the resources included: ranging from 1 CPU to 8 CPUs, 20GB to 250GB storage, 1GB to 16GB RAM, and 1TB to 12TB bandwidth.

As a whole, CyberPanel offers a more efficient way to host VPS. Not only does it make site management easier, but it also offers command line interface for experienced users too.

All things considered, Hostinger has all the basic and premium features required for business hosting. Starting with all-inclusive plans, easy ways to build a website, and finishing off with good scalability options for every budget.

Interestingly, one of the very few providers to be confident enough to allow anonymity and adult hosting is Hostinger. Whether you’re protecting your identity or need an adult website (it’s not just porn, you, dirty-minded reader), this one provider has the means to help you.

So why exactly is Hostinger suitable for anonymous hosting?

Well, for one thing, it allows you to make payments using cryptocurrencies. Due to their nature, nobody can track them down and see where the money comes from. Your identity is perfectly safe. Hostinger accepts all major cryptocurrencies, and you can choose this method of payment when you check out.

Secondly, when you purchase a plan from Hostinger, you don’t have to go through the account and identity verification. In hopes of preventing fraud, other providers require identity verification. One good example is Bluehost.

So, there you go. You have two good reasons for which Hostinger is excellent for anonymous hosting.

As far as adult content is concerned, Hostinger will accommodate you in this case too. Hostinger is perfectly okay with adult content as long as it is legal and not copyrighted.

First things first, I do recommend DreamHost. It’s a good and reliable service and great for users looking for WordPress web hosting. This DreamHost review found a dozen more pros than it has cons. But that’s just my opinion. You can check the facts:

Like any other self-respecting hosting provider, Hostinger offers a great variety of customer support options. I’m talking about a 24/7 live chat, a ticketing system, email, as well as an extensive knowledge base. However, phone support is not available.

When talking about customer support, several things are crucial:

TL;DR Hostinger ticks all of the boxes. Most of the time. For more details, let’s continue.

First things first, a pinch of constructive criticism.

Remember 2020 pandemics? Well… Hostinger was not ready and that resulted in the live chat becoming completely unavailable. The only option left was email. However, now the chat is functioning well.

Therefore, I contacted the support several times when writing this Hostinger review. Just to ask for clarifications or guidance. On average, I’d get the first response in around 24 minutes.

That’s quite a long time. Providers like Bluehost or GoDaddy usually respond immediately. So that is a downside, definitely. On the other hand, all interactions were very helpful and professional.

Every agent I talked to was very well trained and answered all my questions with grace. Here, I asked about server location choice.

Not only did the agent provide the full list of data centers and explain why I couldn’t choose some of them, but he also offered to make a transfer.]

Lastly, while there is no phone support, the live chat was more than enough for me to not feel the lack of it.

Hostinger has a big knowledge base. And when I say big, I mean, 'How can they know everything I wanted to ask?' sort of extensive. But I find that pretty great, especially if you’re a beginner. You’ll find tutorials there too.

From what I can see, the knowledge base is updated constantly. Daily, even.

Hostinger has articles and tutorials both on basic web hosting stuff such as software installation as well as marketing. Plus, there are many troubleshooting guides for common control panel or email problems.

All in all, Hostinger’s customer support service is good. The agents are knowledgeable, incredibly friendly, and they do their best to answer your questions. Unfortunately, the wait times can get long, but in the meantime, you get to scroll through a vast and helpful knowledge base.

Throughout this Hostinger review, we proved that this web hosting provider had not lost its way. It is still a cheap option that is easy to use. But more importantly, it’s the one that’s both reliable and can be a strong foundation for a fast website.

In summary, how does everything look?

Who do I recommend Hostinger to?

Hostinger is the best option for beginner users building their first websites. It’s cheap yet high-quality, not to mention easy to use. At the same time, more expensive options will be great for small businesses – the performance definitely competes with the top dogs of the industry.