DreamHost
DreamHost is a web hosting company offering various services including shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud, and WordPress hosting. It has been in operation since 1997...
DreamHost is a web hosting provider based in HQ: Brea, USA, founded in 1997. DreamHost is a web hosting company offering various services including shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud, and WordPress hosting. It has been in operation since 1997 and is known for its high-performance managed WordPress hosting, DreamPress. DreamHost also provides cloud storage and. As of 2026, DreamHost has a HRI of 82/100, a strong signal, combining four equally-weighted components: trust (19/25), profile completeness (20/25), data freshness (25/25), and performance (18/25). Customer feedback: 1.5/5 on Google from 36 verified reviews, 4.7/5 on Trustpilot. The listing has not been claimed by the host, so directory data is sourced from public signals only and may not reflect the latest pricing or plan changes. HostList ranks all 28,000+ active providers by HRI, never paid placements, never affiliate-influenced. Use the comparison and similar-host tabs below to evaluate DreamHost against alternatives in the same segment, or visit hostlist.io/hri for the full methodology.
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DreamHost is a web hosting company offering various services including shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud, and WordPress hosting. It has been in operation since 1997 and is known for its high-performance managed WordPress hosting, DreamPress. DreamHost also provides cloud storage and computing services. WordPress-recommended independent hosting provider offering reseller-friendly shared and VPS plans with custom control panel, 100% uptime guarantee, and generous refund policy.
What Customers Say About DreamHost
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DreamHost vs SiteGround which one should I go with?“trying to pick a host for my first website and i'm stuck between DreamHost and SiteGround. both seem solid but also pretty different. i'm not super technical. just want something reliable that won't get expensive after a few months. going to be building a simple blog probably on wordpress. what's your experience? is…”
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Moving off Dreamhost - looking at knownhost?“Hi r/webhosting I'm looking at moving away from dreamhost (Basic VPS plan) as I don't think it's a great fit for me now (the AI stuff is driving me nuts) and am interested in thoughts on whether Knownhost seems like a better fit. * What is your monthly budget? $10-15 * Where are you/your users located? Mostly America…”
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ScalaHosting - Your Thoughts“Hello, my A2 Hosting shared hosting plan ends this month, and I'm not staying with them now that they have changed to [Hosting.com](http://Hosting.com) under a conglomerate. I have 5-6 low activity websites and some small databases, no WordPress. I am in the US. ScalaHosting is one of the hosting providers I am…”
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Frequently Asked Questions About DreamHost
Is DreamHost a good web hosting company?
DreamHost has a HRI™ of 82/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 1.5/5 from 36 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 80–89 indicates a strong, well-reviewed provider.
What type of hosting company is DreamHost?
DreamHost is classified as a dedicated web hosting company 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 DreamHost.
Where is DreamHost based?
DreamHost is headquartered in Brea, USA. Hosting companies based in USA are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/usa. Data centre location may differ from company headquarters, check DreamHost's own website for server location details.
How does DreamHost compare to other web hosting companies?
DreamHost 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. DreamHost has a current HRI of 82/100.
What's Happening at DreamHost
* [Announcements](https://www.dreamhost.com/news/announcements/). * [Press Releases](https://www.dreamhost.com/news/press-releases/). * [Events](https://www.dreamhost.com/news/events/). ## [DreamHost
* [Announcements](https://www.dreamhost.com/news/announcements/). * [Press Releases](https://www.dreamhost.com/news/press-releases/). * [Customer Spotlight](https://www.dreamhost.com/news/customer-spo
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How DreamHost'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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