Xel.nl
Xel.nl is a web hosting provider based in Utrecht, Netherlands. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 83/100, a strong signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
Xel.nl, established 23 years ago in Utrecht, Netherlands, provides a range of web hosting services including Online Starter and WordPress hosting. The company supports over 12,000 customers with various hosting packages tailored to different needs. Their infrastructure emphasizes performance and security, with a focus on user-friendly control panels. Xel.nl is suitable for individuals and small businesses looking to establish an online presence, offering flexible options for upgrading and expanding hosting plans as needed. Their support model is designed to assist customers at any stage of their hosting journey.
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What Xel.nl Discloses
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Xel.nl has not disclosed any facts yet. Pricing transparency, refund window, uptime SLA and data residency are among the 30 questions still unanswered. HostList verifies every disclosure and never charges for it.
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- Entry plan price
- Refund window
- Site migration
- Verified coupon
- Status page
- Incident history feed
- Uptime SLA
- Ownership
- Legal entity
- Data residency
- GDPR DPA
- Datacenter regions
- Server stack
- Storage
- Security included
- Security contact
- Certifications
- Data centre model
- Backups
- Support
- Support languages
- Published plans
- Resource limits
- Renewable energy
- Description
- Logo
- Founded
- Social profiles
- YouTube
- Changelog
What Customers Say About Xel.nl
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Where Xel.nl Ranks
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Is Xel.nl a good web hosting company?
Xel.nl has a HRI™ of 83/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 4.8/5 from 469 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 80–89 indicates a strong, well-reviewed provider.
What type of hosting company is Xel.nl?
Xel.nl 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 30,000+ hosting providers including Xel.nl.
Where is Xel.nl based?
Xel.nl is headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands. Hosting companies based in Netherlands are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/netherlands.
How does Xel.nl compare to other web hosting companies?
Xel.nl 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. Xel.nl has a current HRI of 83/100.
Does Xel.nl offer coupons or discounts in September 2026?
Xel.nl 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 Xel.nl
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How Xel.nl'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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