GitHub Pages
GitHub Pages is a free static site hosting service from GitHub that serves HTML, CSS and JavaScript directly from a repository, with custom domains and HTTPS. It is a common choice for documentation, project sites, and static frameworks like Astro and Gatsby.
GitHub Pages is a hosting technology company based in USA. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 54/100, a developing signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
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GitHub Pages is a free static site hosting service from GitHub that serves HTML, CSS and JavaScript directly from a repository, with custom domains and HTTPS. It is a common choice for documentation, project sites, and static frameworks like Astro and Gatsby.
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What Customers Say About GitHub Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions About GitHub Pages
What is GitHub Pages's HRI?
GitHub Pages has a HRI™ of 54/100 on HostList.io. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data. Providers can improve their score by claiming their profile, keeping data current, and building verified reviews. No provider can pay to increase their score.
What type of hosting company is GitHub Pages?
GitHub Pages 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 GitHub Pages.
Where is GitHub Pages based?
GitHub Pages is headquartered in USA. Hosting companies based in USA are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/usa.
How does GitHub Pages compare to other web hosting companies?
GitHub Pages 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. GitHub Pages has a current HRI of 54/100.
What People Say About GitHub Pages
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​ As the title says I am new to hosting in 2026. Although I have been working in software development for a few years I do not have any experience with this area. I want to…
​ As the title says I am new to hosting in 2026. Although I have been working in software development for a few years I do not have any experience with this area. I want to…
I am looking to host in europe because on my cloud platform, hosting in Helsinki or Nuremberg gives you the option for 2 arm cpus and 4 gb of ram for 3.99 a month, as compared to t…
I am looking to host in europe because on my cloud platform, hosting in Helsinki or Nuremberg gives you the option for 2 arm cpus and 4 gb of ram for 3.99 a month, as compared to t…
How GitHub Pages'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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