The web hosting industry continues to transform, fueled by new technologies, shifting customer expectations, and the growing importance of security. Our Annual Hosting Report 2025 offers a deep dive into the trends shaping the industry, backed by valuable insights from hosting providers worldwide. Here’s what we uncovered. 

The State of Hosting: Meeting Customer Demands

Hosting providers are aligning their strategies with evolving customer needs. For 2025, 54.3% of respondents identified Managed WordPress hosting as the leading game-changer. This growing trend highlights the importance of delivering high-performance, reliable hosting for WordPress-powered websites.

Additionally, 42.4% of providers are turning to AI tools to enhance server management and customer support, showing a clear push toward automation and efficiency.

                                                            Source: Hosting Trends Report 2025: Section 1 - The State of Hosting

The VPS Boom: A Preferred Solution

VPS hosting continues to be a cornerstone of modern hosting solutions. An impressive 78.1% of hosting providers report using VPS services, highlighting its popularity as a cost-effective and scalable alternative to shared hosting. In just one year, the number of hosting providers offering VPS solutions has more than doubled — from 21.02% in our 2024 Web Hosting Trends & Innovations report to 57.1% in the 2025 edition. Our year-over-year research shows that VPS is no longer a niche option—it’s quickly becoming a standard in modern hosting. 

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                                                            Source: Hosting Trends Report 2025: Section 2 - The VPS Boom

The Battle for Safer Hosting

Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. In the past year, 81.4% of hosting providers introduced new security measures to counter rising threats. From smarter backups to faster incident response times, providers are prioritizing customer trust and compliance with regulations.

Advanced solutions like Imunify360 are leading the charge, offering all-in-one security tools that integrate AI-driven threat detection, malware removal, and disaster recovery to keep servers safe.

    Source: Hosting Trends Report 2025: Section 3 - The Battle for Safer Hosting

AI-Powered Hosting: Automation Meets Innovation

64.5% of providers are enhancing customer support by utilizing AI tools like chatbots and ticket automation, improving efficiency and response times. 

Additionally, 59.4% of providers are deploying AI-powered content tools to streamline website creation and marketing tasks, while 42.0% are using AI to bolster cybersecurity measures. 

Furthermore, 29.7% of hosting providers are leveraging AI for infrastructure scaling and resource optimization, paving the way for greater efficiency and operational excellence.

                                                           Source: Hosting Trends Report 2025: Section 4 - AI-Powered Hosting

Dive Deeper into the Data

The Annual Hosting Report 2025 is your guide to navigating the trends and innovations shaping the hosting industry. With insights backed by data and actionable strategies, it’s a must-read for hosting providers looking to stay ahead.