Linode
Linode is a hosting technology company based in Philadelphia, USA, founded in 2003. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 80/100, a strong signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
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What Linode Discloses
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Frequently Asked Questions About Linode
Is Linode a good web hosting company?
Linode has a HRI™ of 80/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 3.6/5 from 44 reviews, placing it among the better-rated providers in its category. HRI (HostList Ranking Index) is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data, no provider can pay to improve it. A score of 80–89 indicates a strong, well-reviewed provider.
What type of hosting company is Linode?
Linode is classified as a hosting technology provider on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 30,000+ hosting providers including Linode.
Where is Linode based?
Linode is headquartered in Philadelphia, USA. Hosting companies based in USA are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/usa.
How does Linode compare to other web hosting companies?
Linode can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. Linode has a current HRI of 80/100.
Does Linode offer coupons or discounts in August 2026?
Linode has no HostList-verified coupon code right now. Hosting providers commonly discount the first term of shared and WordPress plans, with the lowest prices on longer billing cycles. For codes checkout-verified across the market this month, see hostlist.io/deals/web-hosting-coupons, updated continuously.
How Linode's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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