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Last updated: 28 June 2026
HOSTLIST.IO is an independent platform. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or financially connected to any hosting company listed in our directory. Our ratings, rankings, and editorial content are produced without outside influence.
HRI™ is a composite rating from 0 to 100, calculated using publicly available data including but not limited to:
The scoring algorithm weighs these factors and produces a single composite score. The methodology is proprietary and may be updated at any time to improve accuracy and fairness.
We make every effort to ensure that the information in our directory is accurate, current, and complete. However, we cannot guarantee that all information is current or complete at all times. Hosting companies frequently change their pricing, features, infrastructure, and policies. There may be a delay between when a change occurs and when it is reflected in our directory.
HRI™ is one data point among many you should consider when choosing a hosting provider. We strongly encourage users to conduct their own research, read multiple reviews, and evaluate their specific requirements before making a purchasing decision.
No hosting company can pay to improve their HRI™ ranking. Rankings are determined entirely by our algorithmic methodology. We do not accept payment for placement, higher scores, or preferential treatment of any kind. Tool and infrastructure partners are clearly disclosed and have zero influence on scores.
HOSTLIST.IO reserves the right to list, score, and review any publicly operating web hosting company. Listing in our directory does not require the hosting company's consent, as all information is sourced from publicly available data including official websites, public APIs, review platforms, and published performance benchmarks.
Hosting companies may claim their listing to manage their profile information, but claiming does not grant editorial control over scores, reviews, or ranking position.
If you are a hosting company and believe your listing contains inaccurate information, please contact us through our contact form with:
We commit to reviewing all correction requests within 14 business days. Where evidence supports a correction, we will update the listing promptly. For score-related enquiries, we will explain the relevant factors but are under no obligation to change any score.
HRI™ ratings, rankings, comparisons, verdicts, and editorial commentary are statements of opinion, formed in good faith from the data sources and methodology described on this page. They are not assertions of objective fact about any provider, and a different methodology could reasonably reach a different conclusion. Where we state a specific fact, such as a published price or an uptime figure, it is taken from or derived from a source available at the time of writing; such facts can change and may not always be current.
User reviews and third-party review data (including Google, Trustpilot, G2, and direct submissions) reflect the views of the people who wrote them, not those of HOSTLIST.IO. We aggregate and display this data but do not adopt or endorse individual reviews and are not responsible for their content.
Company names, logos, and trademarks shown on HOSTLIST.IO are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and comparison purposes (nominative fair use) only. Their use does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship from those companies. HOSTLIST.IO also links to third-party websites for reference; we do not control and are not responsible for the content or practices of any external site.
The information provided on HOSTLIST.IO is for general informational purposes only. HOSTLIST.IO shall not be held liable for any losses, damages, or negative outcomes resulting from decisions made based on information found on this platform, including but not limited to the selection of a hosting provider based on HRI™ ratings.
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For questions about our ratings, methodology, or to request a correction, please use our contact form. Hosting companies should choose the host enquiry option so we can route the request to the right place.