Web Hosting Providers Market Share & Usage Statistics (2026)
GoDaddy runs on 4,378,121 live websites, 45.0% of the 9,720,725 sites we detect using web hosting providers. Below, all 70 tools we detect in this category, ranked by live websites, with market share and 30-day adoption momentum.
Data updated Aug 19, 2026
- #1
GoDaddy
GoDaddy is one of the world's largest web hosting providers and domain registrars, serving over 20 million customers.
Live websites4,378,121Market Share45.04%Top CountryUnited States - #2
Hostinger
Hostinger is an employee-owned web hosting provider and domain registrar offering shared hosting, VPS, cloud hosting and a website builder.
Live websites1,192,207Market Share12.26%Top CountryIndia - #3
IONOS
IONOS is a leading European web hosting and cloud infrastructure provider serving over 6.5 million customers.
Live websites637,254Market Share6.56%Top CountryGermany 
OVH
OVH (OVHcloud) is a global cloud service provider offering dedicated servers, web hosting, public cloud and private cloud solutions.
Live websites426,618Market Share4.39%Top CountryFrance
Bluehost
Bluehost is a WordPress-focused shared hosting provider running 349,922 domains, fifth in Web Hosting.
Live websites349,922Market Share3.6%Top CountryUnited States
WP Engine
WP Engine is the leading managed WordPress hosting provider, founded in 2010 by Jason Cohen in Austin, Texas.
Live websites348,566Market Share3.59%Top CountryUnited States
Plesk
Plesk is a web hosting control panel from WebPros.
Live websites313,193Market Share3.22%Top CountryUnited States
HostGator
HostGator is a Newfold Digital web host.
Live websites278,327Market Share2.86%Top CountryBrazil
Namecheap
Namecheap is detected on 245,121 domains in our September 2026 rollup, 9th of the Web Hosting category on 2.4% share.
Live websites236,710Market Share2.44%Top CountryUnited States
DreamHost
DreamHost is an independent, employee-owned web host founded in 1997.
Live websites144,262Market Share1.48%Top CountryUnited States
SiteGround
SiteGround is a managed shared and cloud hosting provider, detected from its DNS (SiteGround nameservers or SOA record) or a SiteGround server response header.
Live websites123,341Market Share1.27%Top CountryUnited States
Kinsta
Kinsta is a premium managed WordPress hosting provider running entirely on Google Cloud Platform.
Live websites91,514Market Share0.94%Top CountryUnited States
Hetzner
Hetzner Online provides dedicated hosting, shared web hosting, VPS, managed servers, cloud services, and colocation from its own data centers in Germany, Finland, the USA, and Singapore.
Live websites19,374Market Share0.2%Top CountryGermany
cPanel
cPanel is a widely used web hosting control panel that simplifies server and website management through a graphical interface.
Live websites135Top CountryUnited States
Web Hosting Market Data
Adoption and 30-day momentum across 70 web hosting technologies, measured from our live detection crawl.
Biggest Movers
Market Share
- GoDaddy45.04%
- Hostinger12.26%
- IONOS6.56%
OVHcloud4.39%- Bluehost3.6%
- WP Engine3.59%
- …Others24.6%
Web Hosting
FAQ.
What is Web Hosting software?
Web Hosting covers the tools a site can load or configure to handle this part of its stack. We detect one of the 70 web hosting tools in this category on 9,720,725 live sites. A detection means we found the technology on the site, which is not the same as a paid account.
What are the most popular web hosting platforms?
Across 9,720,725 detected sites, the most widely found web hosting tools are: GoDaddy (45.04% share, 4,378,121 sites), Hostinger (12.26% share, 1,192,207 sites), IONOS (6.56% share, 637,254 sites). Others we see regularly include OVHcloud and Bluehost.
Which web hosting tool has the largest market share?
GoDaddy is the most widely detected web hosting tool at 45.04% share, on 4,378,121 sites. The largest share of those sites belongs to Construction companies, and to businesses in the 1-10 employee band.
Which industries use web hosting software the most?
The industries with the most detected sites in this category are Construction, IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services, Real Estate, Retail. Industry mix follows where these tools get installed, so a category carried by website builders or agency templates will lean toward the verticals those platforms serve rather than the vendor's target buyer.
Which countries have the highest adoption of web hosting tools?
We detect the most web hosting sites in United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India, France. Country here is the company's registered location in our enriched data rather than where the site is served from, so read it as a ranking of markets rather than a measure of any single one.
How do I choose the right web hosting platform?
Start from your own size, industry and primary use case rather than from share. GoDaddy, Hostinger and IONOS are the three we detect most often in this category, which tells you what is common, not what fits you. Compare their integrations, pricing tiers and support commitments against the workflow you actually run, and check each vendor's own documentation for current capabilities.
How many companies use web hosting software?
TechnologyChecker.io detects web hosting tools on 9,720,725 live sites. That is a count of sites carrying the technology, not a count of paying customers, and a site running two tools in this category is counted under each. We crawl 2 billion+ URLs across 29.9M live business domains each sweep.
What is the source of this data?
TechnologyChecker.io's web crawling and technology detection platform. We've logged 2.12 billion total detections over 20+ years, covering 40,000+ technologies across the 29.9M live business domains we successfully crawl each sweep. Detection methods include JavaScript analysis, HTTP headers, HTML patterns, DNS records, and certificate transparency logs.
People Also
Ask.
Common questions about web hosting software, answered with real data.
What do you mean by web hosting?
Web hosting is a service that stores your website files on a server and makes them accessible on the internet. Our database tracks over 14.6 million hosting domains across providers like Cloudflare Hosting (4,888,062 domains), Hostinger (667,002 domains), and GoDaddy (658,705 domains). Hosting plans range from shared servers for small sites to dedicated infrastructure for enterprise applications.
Which web hosting provider has the largest market share?
Cloudflare Hosting leads with 33.43% market share across 4,888,062 tracked domains, making it the dominant provider by a wide margin. Squarespace Hosted ranks second at 4.93% with 720,431 domains, followed by Unified Layer at 4.65% (679,483 domains), Hostinger at 4.56% (667,002 domains), and GoDaddy at 4.51% (658,705 domains). We update these rankings each sweep across 29.9M crawled domains.
How much does web hosting cost?
Shared hosting starts at $2-5/month from providers like Hostinger (667,002 domains) and IONOS (402,116 domains). GoDaddy (658,705 domains) offers plans from around $6/month. VPS hosting ranges from $5-80/month depending on resources. OVH (524,949 domains) provides dedicated servers for higher-traffic sites. Cloudflare offers free CDN tiers alongside paid hosting, explaining its 4,888,062-domain footprint.
Do I really need web hosting?
Yes, if you want a website accessible on the internet. Every website requires a server to store its files. Our database tracks 14.6M+ hosting domains across dozens of providers. Even website builders like Squarespace (720,431 domains) include hosting. The only exception is static sites on free tiers like GitHub Pages. For businesses, dedicated hosting from providers like OVH (524,949 domains) or IONOS (402,116 domains) offers better performance and control.
Is GoDaddy a web hosting service?
Yes. GoDaddy is both a domain registrar and web hosting provider. Our database tracks 658,705 domains on GoDaddy hosting, giving it 4.51% market share and a #5 ranking in the category. GoDaddy serves companies from solo entrepreneurs to enterprises like PwC, Ford, and Honeywell. We have also detected 3,222,535 domains that previously used GoDaddy, indicating significant customer migration over time.
Which hosting site is best for a small website?
Hostinger (667,002 domains, 4.56% share) is popular among small businesses for its low starting prices and global reach across 150+ countries. Our data shows its customers concentrate in India, Brazil, and the US. IONOS (402,116 domains) serves small businesses heavily in Germany and the UK. Namecheap Hosting (441,904 domains) appeals to budget-conscious users who also need domain registration. Check industry-specific data on our technology pages.
How do I choose the right web hosting provider?
Consider traffic volume, geographic audience, and budget. Cloudflare Hosting (4,888,062 domains) suits sites needing global CDN and security. Hostinger (667,002 domains) works for budget-conscious startups in India and Brazil. OVH (524,949 domains) excels for European businesses needing local data centers. GoDaddy (658,705 domains) bundles hosting with domain registration. Our technology pages show which industries and company sizes prefer each provider.
What is the difference between shared hosting and VPS hosting?
Shared hosting places multiple websites on one server, reducing cost but sharing resources. VPS hosting allocates dedicated virtual resources for better performance. Our data shows most small businesses use shared plans: 667,002 Hostinger domains and 441,904 Namecheap domains are predominantly shared hosting customers. Enterprises like PwC and DHL typically use dedicated or cloud infrastructure from providers like OVH (524,949 domains) and Cloudflare.
Which web hosting providers are best in Europe?
OVH (524,949 domains, 3.59% share) is the leading European provider, headquartered in France with data centers across the continent. IONOS (402,116 domains, 2.75%) dominates in Germany, the UK, and Spain. 1and1 (387,287 domains, 2.65%) — now rebranded as IONOS — still appears on legacy installations, concentrated in Germany. Together, these European providers host over 1.3 million tracked domains in our database.
How many websites does Cloudflare host?
Our database detects 4,888,062 active domains on Cloudflare Hosting infrastructure, giving it 33.43% of the web hosting market. This makes Cloudflare the single largest provider we track. We have also recorded 2,716,335 domains that previously used Cloudflare. Companies across every industry and size use Cloudflare, from personal blogs to Fortune 500 organizations. We analyze 95,505 enriched company profiles from Cloudflare's customer base.