In the last few years with the internet boom, it is now very evident that the internet is too useful. Thus, popular hosting sites like Hostinger, acts as the bricks for building any kind of website.

Thus, the hosting service providers are the fundamental for building a site or platform. Also, choosing the right hosting provider can also be a quite hesitant task.

I have experience of more than 3 years with different web hosting service providers. For, this site of mine, I am using hostinger as my hosting provider. So, I can give you a detailed hostinger review.

In this Hostinger review, you will get detailed information about all the features of Hostinger, it’s price, plans, user experience, user interface, ease of use, and many more aspects of it.

So, read this hostinger review till the end, to find out if Hostinger is the one you were searching for.

 

What Is Hostinger?

Hostinger is a hosting provider company or you can say more formally a web hosting company.

Hostinger was originally named as ‘Hosting Media’ but in 2011 they changed it to what we know as of now i.e, ‘Hostinger’.

It was formed in Kaunas, Lithuania in 2004. You can see that they have been in this field for more than 18 years. Also, an average of 15,000 joins Hostinger everyday.

To this date, it operates in 178 countries and helps people to build sites.

They have their data centres in 7 countries UK, USA, Singapore, India, Netherlands, Indonesia, and Lithuania.

 

Hostinger Pricing & Plans

First let’s talk about the plans offered by Hostinger. It offers 4 different types of plans according to the requirement of its users.

The first plan is ‘Single hosting plan’, the second one is ‘Premium hosting plan’, the third one is ‘Business hosting plan’ and the last one is ‘Cloud start up plan’.

 

Plans Offered by Hostinger

 

Types of Plans	Single hosting plan
	Premium hosting plan
	Business hosting plan
	Cloud startup plan

The plans size and price increases as the number of visitors in your website increases.

Single Hosting plan

The pricing for the single hosting plan is Rs.69/month. But, as you will renew your plan, it will increase to Rs. 159/month.

Some of the top features that this plan offers are: 1 website, Standard Performance, 50 GB SSD Storage, Weekly Backups, 1 Email Account, Unlimited Free SSL, Unlimited Bandwidth.

Premium Hosting Plan

The pricing of the premium hosting plan is Rs.149/month. But, as you will renew your plan, it will increase to Rs. 249/month.

Some of the top features that this plan offers are: 100 Websites, Standard Performance, 100 GB SSD Storage, Weekly Backups, Free Email, Unlimited Free SSL, Unlimited Bandwidth, Free Domain (₹729.00 value).

Business Hosting Plan

The pricing of the business hosting plan is Rs.269/month. But, as you will renew your plan, it will increase to Rs. 499/month.

Some of the top features that this plan offers are: 100 Websites, Increased (Up to 5x) Performance, 200 GB NVMe Storage, Daily Backups (₹1,380.00 value), Free Email, Unlimited Free SSL, Unlimited Bandwidth, Free Domain (₹729.00 value), Free CDN.

Cloud Startup Plan

The pricing of the cloud startup hosting plan is Rs.699/month. But, as you will renew your plan, it will increase to Rs. 1279/month.

Some of the top features that this plan offers are: 300 Websites, Maximum (Up to 10x) Performance, 200 GB NVMe Storage, Daily Backups (₹1,380.00 value), Free Email, Unlimited Free SSL, Unlimited Bandwidth, Free Domain (₹729.00 value), Free CDN, Dedicated IP Address.

 

Table Of Hostinger Price & Plans

 

Features	Single Hosting Plan	Business Hosting Plan	Premium Hosting plan	Cloud Startup Plan
Price/mo	Rs. 69	Rs. 149	Rs. 249	Rs. 699
No. of websites	1	100	100	300
Performance	Standard	Standard	Increased (5x)	Maximum (10x)
Free Domain	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Storage	50 GB (SSD)	100 GB (SSD)	200 GB (NVMe)	200 GB (NVMe)
Free CDN	No	No	Yes	Yes
Band with	100 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Sub Domains	2	100	100	300
Email	1	Up to 100	Up to 100	Up to 100

 

Hostinger setup process

Here, at first you need to select the type of hosting plan you want. We have given detailed information about the hosting plans. So, you can decide which one would be best for you by looking at that section.

Once, you have decided the hosting you will choose. Then you would require to set-up your account. Also, the setup is really easy. I will give you the brief steps to follow to set up your hosting:

1. First, you need to click on ‘Setup’ button in the control panel.
2. Then in the next page, you need to provide some details about your project by clicking on ‘Start Now’.
3. Then you will have to choose from ‘create or migrate’ a website.
4. If you choose ‘create a website’ then you will be able to create using Word press or any other website builder.
5. Then, you need to choose a new domain name or if you have an existing one then you can use that too to name your site.
6. Then, you are all done with the steps and you can finish the setup.

 

Is it easy to install WordPress?

Setting up WordPress using Hostinger is a simple process. All the necessary steps are conveniently streamlined.

To start the process, find the WordPress icon, usually the first one, under Websites > One-Click Install Tool. One click it and you are on your way.

However, it’s worth noting that you don’t even have to take this step. During the initial setup of your hosting account, WordPress may be installed automatically without manual intervention.

If you miss the initial setup or have additional website needs, don’t be tensed, just, select the WordPress option, and this action will open the installation window for you.

It is important to highlight that Hostinger always selects the latest WordPress version and creates a new database by default.

Of course, you’re free to modify these settings if you’d like. Once you’re ready, a simple click on the Install button will get everything going. After a brief period of a few minutes, your website will be up, up and ready.

 

Hostinger: Ease of use

Hostinger is relatively compared to the other web hosting providers is very easy to use as it is made with the intention for beginners.

One of the best feature that hostinger offers is the control panel. It is great for functionality and it is really simple and easy to understand too.

It also offers many automatic wizards that will east the set-up process, like Hosting, Domain and SSL.

 

Hostinger: User interface

Most of the web hosting providers in the market uses a traditional c-panel.

But, unlike other web hosting providers, Hostinger provides a h-panel, which sets apart Hostinger web hosting from among the other web hosting providers.

It comes with very modern, easy to understand, simple yest useful design.

Thus, the interface of Hostinger is very beginner friendly and simple. All its features are easily accessible too.

 

Hostinger Features

Some of the awesome features that hostigner provides are:

1. hPanel
2. Free SSL
3. 1-click WordPress Installer
4. free domain for 1 year
5. Website Staging
6. Zyro Website Builder
7. Email Hosting

I will give a brief description about the most useful ones out of these features.

Features:- Free Domain & SSL and E-mail:

Hostinger is said to be well suited and recommended for the small business because even in their cheapest shared plans which is of $2.69/month, you will find all of these features.

In their shared hosting plans, they include a free domain name registration, 100 email accounts, and an SSL certificate.

Also, they have these free Top-Level Domains: .com; .net; .xyz; .online; .website; .space and many others.

And even in the cheapest plan, you will find if not all; most of these features.

Features:- Hostinger Website builder:

Hostinger WordPress is popular for making websites, but Hostinger also has a tool called Hostinger Website Builder.

Using hostinger website builders is quick and easy. You don’t need to know coding because they have ready-to-use designs.

With Hostinger website builder, you get:

– Starting at $2.99 per month.

– Free domain and SSL for security.

– Drag-and-drop editor.

– Over 130 templates.

– AI builder with ChatGPT.

– AI content for your site.

– Works with Google Analytics.

– Tools for blogging, SEO, and email.

So, Hostinger website builder is a great choice.

Features:- H-Panel:

Hostinger has its own control panel called hPanel, which is easy to use. It is similar to cPanel and Plesk but has its own style.

Hostinger constantly updates hPanel, prioritizing user-friendliness. Be prepared for possible changes during use.

In hPanel, you can do the following:

• Manage files,
• Install apps,
• move your website,
• Check the database,
• Add Websites,
• Set main domain,
• Use the website builder,
• Create an email account.

It’s well organized, but it can be a bit slow at times. Other than that, it is a great tool to manage your website.

Features:- Inode Count:

Now, if you ask me “What is Inode count?”

Inode Count means the total number of things on your website, like files, folders, and emails.

Hostinger gives you a lot of inodes, even in their basic plans:

Plan	Inode count
Single Web Hosting	200k
Premium Web Hosting	400k
Business Web Hosting	600k

Features:- Account Sharing:

This is another feature that is really useful when you have to share your account access to your team members.

This feature helps you to selectively allow what to give access to and what not to give to your team members. In this way, you can be assured of your site’s security.

And thus, you can still share your account to your team members without the complete access to your account.

Features:- Website Migration:

Did you know that Hostinger offers a handy service that many people overlook? They can help you move your website to their platform for free, and it’s very easy. Just ask their support team, and your website will be up and running smoothly. The interesting thing is that not many people know about this.

In the past, when we needed to move our site, we simply spoke to a support person. Usually, there was only one person guiding us in everything.

But things have improved. Now, you can request to transfer a website directly from your dashboard, no need to talk to anyone.

It is interesting that Hostinger does not talk much about this service on its website. But don’t worry, you can use it if you need it.

To get started, go to your account and click on your icon.

When you’re ready to move, fill out a form. Hostinger can handle transfers from WordPress, cPanel, FTP, and more.

One thing to note is that you will need to provide the password for your hosting account. It may sound strange, but it is temporary because you will be canceling that account soon.

Just remember, use different passwords for different accounts like email and social media.

In short, Hostinger has a hidden free website transfer feature that is really useful. If the thought of relocating your site has been stumping you, now you know it’s not a big deal.

Features:- Email Hosting:

With different plans the access to email hosting also differs.

In the single hosting plan, you can just set up 1 email account. In the other plans, you can setup 100 email accounts with storage limit of 1GB for every mail account.

You will still find a few limitations as you can send up to 500 messages each day.

Features:- Hostinger’s One-Click Installer:

Hostinger’s one click installer is a useful tool that lets you install over 100 different applications with just one click.

Although the selection may not be as extensive as some other auto installers, Hostinger’s one-click installer covers all the most useful and popular applications.

This means you’ll have the tools you need to conveniently and efficiently manage various aspects of your website and online presence.

 

Hostinger Security

Hostinger offers a range of security features that provide a solid foundation for keeping your online presence secure. Although the remedies lean towards the basic side, they are still effective.

Dedicated security experts oversee server management, ensuring strong protection against potential threats. The inclusion of free SSL encryption guarantees the security of both your data and that of your visitors.

Depending on your chosen plan, you can benefit from weekly or daily backups, increasing your data recovery capabilities. Additionally, the option to enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security, enhancing the overall security of your Hostinger experience.

Let’s check those out in detail:

2FA

2FA (Two Factor Authentication) is like having an extra lock on your door. With Hostinger, they make sure your accounts are super safe. They give you choices: you can get a special code through email or from an app like Google Authenticator. This means that even if someone knows your password, they still can’t get in without that extra code you have on your phone.

Free SSL

Hostinger keeps your website really secure with something called a free SSL certificate – they’re like bodyguards online.

These come with all plans and are easy to set up when you’re building your website. They ensure that the information going in and out of your site is locked so that no one can steal it. What else? Google loves it, so your website can appear even better in search results.

Now, here’s the cool part, Hostinger doesn’t just give you one bodyguard; you get as many as you need for all of your websites, and they’re all free.

Therefore, every website you put on Hostinger gets this extra protection.

Cloudfare DNS Firewall

Cloudflare’s DNS firewall is like a digital shield for your website’s address book. It keeps bad stuff from getting in, sorts out junk, and even makes things go faster.

It’s easy to set up and works great with Cloudflare’s other security tools, like their Website Security and Speed Booster.

You can easily activate it from your Hostinger dashboard.

Bitninja Security

Bitninja Security is a powerful defender for websites and servers. It blocks viruses, attacks and nasty things.

It is like a security guard that businesses use to keep their online stuff safe and running smoothly.

In Hostinger, Bitninja security is set by default. So, you don’t need to activate it manually.

Malware Scanner

Malware scanner is like a spy for your computer. It finds and gets rid of bad things like viruses and spyware that can harm your computer and information.

This is a recently added feature in Hostinger. You can activate it from your hostinger dashboard.

DDoS protection

DDoS protection keeps your website secure. It has layers to prevent excessive traffic. Tools like Vanguard and BitNinja protect servers.

Cloudflare hides your server address and reduces the chance of your site to prevent attacks.

Daily or weekly website backups

Backup is like time travel for your website. If something goes wrong, you can go back to a time when it was fine.

All plans have weekly backups, and the Business plan gets daily backups like having a safety net for your site.

 

Hostinger Performance: GTmetrix

To checkout the performance of Hostinger, we carried a performance test on a third party site called GTmetric.

Here, we carried the test after selecting the source server, it should be as near to your actual server. But, we carried it on Canadian server thus the typical fully loaded time was found to be around 5 seconds.

Sometimes, it took more than that too, but it had an average load time of 5 seconds only as we tested it multiple times.

Hostinger web hosting performs better than other web hosting providers of special settings from Hostinger and LiteSpeed. They make images smaller by default and this helps the page load faster.

 

Hostinger customer support

Hostinger’s support is available to you 24/7 with live chat and email options. Their team is very quick to respond, unlike some budget hosts. They also have a bunch of useful articles in their knowledge base.

To contact support, simply click on the chat icon in hPanel. They offer live chat, email and a knowledge base full of useful information.

Although they don’t have phone support, their live chat was fast, and their knowledge base is great for beginners. They also have free tutorials on things like Hostinger WordPress and website development.

Their support has improved, but there is still room to make responses faster. Overall, it is easier and better to reach Hostinger’s support.

 

Hostinger Pros and Cons

Here, we will look at pros and cons that Hostinger offers. After, looking at these, I will conclude this hostinger review.

Let’s look at the Pros at first.

Hostinger Pors

• Really affordable prices
• Good speed
• Great options for backup
• Good options for security
• Free Migration
• Free domain name (except for single hosting plan)

Hostinger Cons

• Customer Support is slow and takes some time to respond
• Not so good Indian servers
• Bloatwares
• Control panel can be slow too

 

Conclusion

Hostinger is a really good web hosting service provider as the plans that they offer are really affordable.

Also, it’s not like they don’t have features as they are cheap; in fact, they have a lot of features too for a good price.

You will get the maximum benefits of these plan if you buy these plans for a long term, like 4 years long.

My opinion on Hostinger is that if you are someone who just want to start your site and you are a beginner then you should definitely start from Hostinger as it offers really affordable plans according to your needs.

Actually for people with small to medium traffic websites, you should choose Hostinger, as it offers the best and works the best for small to medium sites.

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