Hostking
Hostking is a web hosting provider based in HQ: Cape Town, South Africa. This profile aggregates public signals about Hostking, segment classification, location data, plan tiers where published, and verified customer-review data from Google, Trustpilot, and G2. As of 2026, Hostking has a HRI of 38/100, a limited signal, combining four equally-weighted components: trust (0/25), profile completeness (12/25), data freshness (15/25), and performance (11/25). 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 Hostking against alternatives in the same segment, or visit hostlist.io/hri for the full methodology.
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What Customers Say About Hostking
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hostking
What is Hostking's HRI?
Hostking has a HRI™ of 38/100 on HostList.io. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals (Google, Trustpilot, G2 reviews), profile completeness, data freshness, and performance metrics. Providers can improve their score by claiming their profile, keeping data current, and building verified reviews. No host can pay to increase their score.
What type of hosting company is Hostking?
Hostking 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 Hostking.
Where is Hostking based?
Hostking is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. Hosting companies based in South Africa are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/south-africa. Data centre location may differ from company headquarters, check Hostking's own website for server location details.
How does Hostking compare to other web hosting companies?
Hostking 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. Hostking has a current HRI of 38/100.
What's Happening at Hostking
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How Hostking'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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