The web hosting service market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of web hosting services has seen a significant surge recently. It is projected to expand from $124.39 billion in 2024 to $150.53 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.0%.
The historical growth trajectory is tied to factors such as rising internet usage, burgeoning e-commerce industry, an upswing in the number of SMEs, advancement in technology, increased demand for digital marketing, and the proliferation of online content.
The web hosting service market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of web hosting services is set to witness significant expansion in the coming years, reaching $320.02 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8%.
The projected growth throughout this period can be credited to various factors such as the escalated adoption of cloud technology, the need for scalable solutions, rising security issues, increased usage of mobile internet, progression in AI and automation and the proliferation of IoT devices. The forecast period is also expected to see key trends like managed hosting services, hybrid cloud solutions, green hosting, edge computing, serverless computing and comprehensive website management tools.
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The escalating expansion of online businesses is predicted to spur the development of the web hosting service market in the future. Such businesses use digital platforms to execute transactions, interact with customers, and operate in numerous sectors without requiring a physical store. The widespread presence of high-speed internet and mobile data has made it easier to access online platforms and services. As more individuals get online, the potential customer base for online businesses broadens. Web hosting services deliver the vital infrastructure to establish, manage, and grow online businesses' digital presence and operations effectively. For example, Your eCommerce Accountant, a UK-based financial service specializing in managing the accounting needs of online businesses, reported in April 2024 that the number of new e-commerce businesses escalated significantly from 32,446 in 2021 to 67,186 in 2023; this corresponds to a growth rate of 106.4%. Consequently, the swift expansion of online businesses is likely to stimulate the development of the web hosting service market.
The web hosting service market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Shared Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, Collocated Hosting, Virtual Private Server Hosting, Managed Hosting, Self-managed Hosting, Other Types
2) By Deployment: Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud
3) By Application: Public Website, Internet Site, Mobile Application, Web Application
4) By End User: Enterprise, Individual
Subsegments:
1) Shared Hosting: Basic Shared Hosting Plans, Reseller Shared Hosting, Cloud-Based Shared Hosting
2) Dedicated Hosting: Managed Dedicated Hosting, Unmanaged Dedicated Hosting, Dedicated Servers For Enterprises
3) Collocated Hosting: Rack Space Collocation, Full Cabinet Collocation, Custom Collocation Solutions
4) Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting: Managed VPS Hosting, Unmanaged VPS Hosting, Cloud VPS Hosting
5) Managed Hosting: Fully Managed Web Hosting, Application Managed Hosting, Security Managed Hosting
6) Self-managed Hosting: DIY Self-managed Hosting Solutions, Self-hosted Software Solutions, Self-managed VPS
Leading businesses in the web hosting service market are inclined towards transitioning to environmentally friendly hosting, such as green hosting solutions, to cut down on carbon emissions and foster sustainability in their functioning. Green hosting solutions imply web hosting services that minimize the harm to the environment by employing renewable energy and adopting energy-saving technologies to run data centers. For example, iBec Creative, a web design and inbound marketing firm from the US, launched an innovative green hosting solution in April 2023 to tackle carbon pollution in data centers. Their sustainable platform operates on state-of-the-art server infrastructure and compensates 300% of energy using renewable sources, thus maintaining a negative carbon footprint. The service encompasses a content delivery network for quicker and more effective output. A committed local support team, providing customized troubleshooting and technical support, backs it.
Major companies operating in the web hosting service market are include:
•Google LLC
• Microsoft Corporation
• Amazon Web Services Inc.
• GoDaddy Inc.
• Ionos SE
• Web.com Group Inc.
• DigitalOcean Inc.
• HostGator.com LLC
• WP Engine Inc.
• Bluehost Inc.
• SiteGround Hosting Ltd.
• Hostinger International Ltd.
• InMotion Hosting Inc.
• DreamHost LLC
• Kinsta Inc.
• Nexcess LLC
• Linode LLC
• GreenGeeks Inc.
• Cloudways Limited
• FastComet Inc.
• A2 Hosting Inc.
• Scala Hosting Inc.
• MilesWeb Internet Services Pvt. Ltd.
• ChemiCloud LLC
North America was the largest region in the web hosting service market in 2024. The regions covered in the web hosting service market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.