2025 WordPress Hosting Report

What makes a
host truly great?

We’ve tested the best, so you don’t have to. Our exclusive report reveals
the secrets behind the top-performing WordPress hosts. Is your current
host holding you back? Find out if it’s time for a change.

What You’ll Learn:

The Hidden Metrics That Matter

Discover the overlooked performance indicators that could be slowing down your website.

Test Like a Pro

See real test results with a documented testing methodology so you can replicate the process and compare your own hosting provider’s performance.

Insider Secrets of Top Hosts

Find out how the best hosts deliver exceptional speed and reliability for their customers.

Optimizing Dynamic Sites

Explore strategies for enhancing the performance of dynamic sites with high user interaction and frequent content updates.

Choosing the Right Host

Get actionable insights on selecting the best hosting provider for your specific needs, ensuring optimal site performance and growth potential.

%
of Online Shoppers Who Experience Dissatisfaction with Website Performance Are Less Likely to Buy Again
%
of Users Expect Websites
to Load in 2 Seconds
or Less
%
of Mobile Users Abandon
Sites That Take Longer
Than 3 Seconds to Load
x
Some hosting providers tested perform up to 10 times
better than others.

Our Approach

Documented Methodology

We’ve included the precise methods we used to evaluate and compare hosting providers. Our detailed, step-by-step documentation ensures transparency and reproducibility, allowing you to see exactly how we reached our conclusions.

Hosting Plans Selection & Price Brackets

We categorized hosting plans into eight distinct price levels, from entry-level to premium. Learn how we selected plans to provide a fair and comprehensive comparison, helping you understand the value each price bracket offers.

Third-Party Testing Tools

We utilized industry-standard tools like WPBenchmark, WPPerformanceTester, and K6 to rigorously test CPU, memory, filesystem, and database performance. Discover the impartial tools we used to ensure unbiased results and reliable data.

Various Testing Site Configurations

Our testing included multiple website demos with varying levels of complexity, from simple setups to highly dynamic configurations. Explore how different hosting environments perform under real-world conditions, providing insights into their scalability and reliability.​

No more slow websites!

Download the report to uncover the best-performing WordPress hosts and gain
insights to optimize your site’s speed and reliability.

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