WebMate
WebMate is a hosting technology company based in Bodmin, UK, founded in 1996. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 97/100, an exceptional signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements. WebMate discloses a 30-day refund window, a renewal price of GBP 4.00 against an intro price of GBP 4.00, a public status page, and a 100% uptime SLA with published credit terms. It is independently owned. HostList verified these facts on 18 September 2026.
WebMate is a leading UK web host and ISP based in Cornwall UK, offering high-availability, auto-scaling, WordPress-optimised web hosting from £4/month - with automatic global CDN and EDGE optimisation. Our core hosting product is HAstack which stands for High Availability Stack - emphasising that our web hosting is a multi-server, multi-location global system designed to provide higher uptime and speeds for every website we host, regarless of the location of the visitor or the traffic volumes. WebMate also offers business email, UK SIP trunks and hosted 3CX phone systems, full-fibre broadband, leased lines and domain registration. Established in 1998, it runs its own infrastructure - complimented with global cloud presence - with a focus on customer service, speed and reliability for businesses of all sizes.
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WebMate Deals
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What WebMate Discloses
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WebMate Partner Program
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What Customers Say About WebMate
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What people are saying
Trustpilot★★★★★Gold standard support and products“Pete, Charlie and the great team at Webmate consistently demonstrate the gold standard in customer support. Can I think of a downside? The only one that comes to mind is that Webmate’s brilliant support makes everyone else’s seem so lacking. Proud to be a customer. Highly recommend Webmate and have done for many…”
Trustpilot★★★★★I've used webmate for their 3cx…“I've used webmate for their 3cx products. Used the solo package first and then the managed one. Great service easy set up and very well priced”
Trustpilot★★★★★I’ve just had a new Fibre Broadband…“I’ve just had a new Fibre Broadband installed into my house and the service provided by WebMate was 10/10, honestly, I’ve been with them for around 27 years and the friendly communication and help was fantastic, speaking with the same guys for years, Pete, Lewis etc. Being based in Bodmin, Cornwall gives me…”
Trustpilot★★★★★Helpful and informative“Had a problem sorting out WordPress, got lots of help from Webmate.”
Trustpilot★★★★★Been with this company from the very…“Been with this company from the very beginning and it has proved to be excellent in all things MAC websites and phones. highly recommended. Also real person at end of phone and answered quickly !!”
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First-hand experiences on HostList
Moving my website to webmate was very smooth. Their support team are so patient and replies are quick. And now my website is so much faster, thank you.
What WebMate Will Cost You
Introductory prices are shown beside renewal prices. The 24-month total includes the stated setup fee and switches to the renewal rate after the introductory period.
WebMate holds 25U across 3 racks, leading 1 of them. Rack space is allocated by rank alone and cannot be bought.
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<a href="https://hostlist.io/server-room" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://hostlist.io/api/server-room/badge?slug=webmate-bodmin-uk" alt="WebMate holds 25U in the HostList Server Room" width="340" height="80" loading="lazy"></a>Longest hold: Edge Hosting, held 14 days. The wall moves on the nightly HRI recompute, never on payment.
Where WebMate Ranks
Live positions across the HostList Best rankings, by HRI™. Positions are earned, never bought.
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Interview
No WP Legends interview recorded with WebMate.Frequently Asked Questions About WebMate
Is WebMate a good web hosting company?
WebMate has a HRI™ of 97/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 4.9/5 from 209 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 90+ indicates an exceptional, highly verified provider.
What type of hosting company is WebMate?
WebMate 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 WebMate.
Where is WebMate based?
WebMate is headquartered in Bodmin, UK. Hosting companies based in UK are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/uk.
How does WebMate compare to other web hosting companies?
WebMate 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. WebMate has a current HRI of 97/100.
Does WebMate offer a coupon code in October 2026?
Yes. WebMate's verified deal on HostList is 17% off (code HASTACK1MONTHFREE). Terms, including whether it can be combined with other promotions, are set by WebMate. Compare it against other live hosting deals at hostlist.io/deals/web-hosting-coupons. HostList lists deals independently and is never paid for placement.
Does WebMate charge more on renewal?
No. WebMate disclosed an entry price of GBP 4 with a renewal price of GBP 4, verified by HostList against their published pricing page.
Who owns WebMate?
WebMate declared itself independently owned, reviewed with evidence by HostList.
What's Happening at WebMate
All the news from WebMate for our web hosting, wordpress hosting, email, VoIP and broadband services.
How WebMate'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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