Linode
Linode is a hosting technology company based in Philadelphia, USA, founded in 2003, indexed independently on HostList. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 76/100, a solid signal, combining four equally-weighted components: trust (19/25), profile completeness (14/25), data freshness (25/25), and performance (18/25). Independent customer feedback: 3.6/5 on Google from 44 reviews. The listing is unclaimed, so directory data comes from public signals only and may lag the latest pricing or plan changes. HostList ranks all 28,000+ active providers by HRI, never paid placements, never affiliate-influenced. Compare Linode against alternatives in the same segment below, or see hostlist.io/hri for the full methodology.
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What Customers Say About Linode
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Frequently Asked Questions About Linode
Is Linode a good web hosting company?
Linode has a HRI™ of 76/100 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 is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data, no host can pay to improve it. A score of 70–79 indicates a solid provider with good trust signals.
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 28,000+ 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. Data centre location may differ from company headquarters, check Linode's own website for server location details.
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 76/100.
Does Linode offer coupons or discounts in July 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.
What's Happening at Linode
# Cloud Hosting Provider Linode Triples Its Data Center Capacity in India. HostingJournalist.com · Cloud Hosting Provider Linode Triples Its Data Center Capacity In India. **Linode, a large cloud host
Web hosting provider Linode has been hit with a zero-day attack that compromised its database, including credit card numbers,
| | | | --- | | Linode rebranded as Akamai’s cloud computing services (linode.com) | | 464 points by hanru on Feb 15, 2023 | hide | past | favorite | 346 comments | | | | | --- | --- | | | | |
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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