Namecheap

Types of Hosting Provided

Shared Hosting

Namecheap’s shared hosting represents the company’s entry-level offering, ideal for beginners and small websites. Three plans are available: Stellar ($1.98/month), Stellar Plus ($2.98/month), and Stellar Business ($4.98/month). All plans feature unmetered bandwidth, free domain registration on annual plans, free SSL certificates, and access to a free website builder. Storage ranges from 20GB SSD on the Stellar plan to 50GB SSD on Stellar Business, with the Stellar Plus offering unlimited SSD storage. Plans include twice-weekly automated backups, Softaculous app installer with 150+ applications including WordPress, and cPanel control panel for full website management. The Stellar Plus and Stellar Business plans support unlimited domains, while all tiers include DDoS protection and a 100% uptime guarantee on Stellar Plus and above.​

WordPress Hosting

Namecheap’s WordPress hosting is optimized specifically for WordPress websites, featuring enhanced performance through server-level caching and automatic WordPress updates. Plans include one-click WordPress installation, automatic daily backups, and pre-installed security plugins. WordPress hosting customers benefit from faster loading times through Namecheap’s Supersonic CDN, which provides global content delivery network acceleration at no extra cost.​

VPS Hosting

Namecheap offers three Virtual Private Server tiers to accommodate growing websites requiring dedicated resources. The Pulsar plan ($2.88-6.88/month) includes 2 CPU cores, 2GB RAM, 40GB SSD RAID 10 storage, and 1000GB bandwidth. The Quasar plan ($12.88-38.88/month) features 4 CPU cores, 6GB RAM, 120GB SSD RAID 10 storage, and 3000GB bandwidth. The Magnetar plan ($24.88-74.88/month) provides 8 CPU cores, 12GB RAM, 240GB SSD RAID 10 storage, and 6000GB bandwidth. All VPS plans include full root access, choice of operating system (AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, or Debian), 99.9% uptime guarantee, 100GB offsite backup storage, two dedicated IP addresses, and 30-day money-back guarantee. Customers can select three management levels: self-managed (lowest cost), managed with assistance, or fully managed with priority support and weekly backups.​

Dedicated Servers

Namecheap’s dedicated server hosting provides customers with an entire physical server, offering maximum performance and control. These servers come with premium hardware specifications, pure SSD storage, dedicated bandwidth, and choice of operating systems. Three management options are available: self-managed, managed with technical support, and complete management where Namecheap handles all configuration, security, and maintenance. Dedicated servers support weekly backups to separate storage servers with up to 200GB backup capacity on complete management plans.​

Reseller Hosting

Reseller hosting allows entrepreneurs and agencies to rebrand Namecheap’s hosting services and sell them to their own clients under a white-label arrangement. This product enables resellers to offer hosting packages without building their own infrastructure, providing a scalable revenue opportunity.​

Cloud Hosting

Namecheap offers cloud-based hosting solutions providing scalable, on-demand computing resources for websites requiring flexible resource allocation. Cloud storage services allow backup of website files across multiple cloud servers, preventing data loss and downtime in case of server failure.

Products & Solutions

Domain Registration Services

Namecheap operates as an ICANN-accredited domain registrar offering registration, transfers, and renewals for over 400 top-level domains (TLDs). The company provides free domain privacy protection for life through Withheld for Privacy service, which masks customer contact information in public Whois databases and prevents spam and identity theft. Domain pricing starts from $0.88 annually for certain TLDs. Namecheap offers geographic domains including .berlin, .london, .nyc, .paris, .tokyo, and .vegas, enabling local businesses to brand with their location. In 2025, Namecheap saw explosive growth in .ai domain registrations (60% year-over-year increase), establishing itself as a key partner in the AI infrastructure ecosystem.​

SSL Certificates

Namecheap provides three types of SSL certificates: Domain Validated (DV) certificates, Organization Validated (OV) certificates verifying site ownership, and Extended Validation (EV) certificates offering maximum trust. All shared hosting plans include 50 free PositiveSSL certificates for one year. SSL certificates from $5.99 per year include unlimited free reissues, site seal verification, 24/7 support, and compatibility with all major browsers. Namecheap partners with Comodo CA, a trusted Certificate Authority with over two decades in digital security.​

Email Solutions

Namecheap Private Email provides professional business email hosting with three subscription tiers: Starter ($14.88/year), Pro ($41.88/year), and Ultimate ($71.88/year). Starter includes 1 mailbox with 5GB storage, Pro includes 3 mailboxes with 10GB storage, and Ultimate includes 5 mailboxes with 15GB storage. All plans feature secure webmail access, 2-factor authentication, advanced anti-spam protection using Jellyfish machine learning technology, and full mobile support with email/calendar/contact synchronization. Pro and Ultimate plans include collaboration tools, file storage (15GB and 30GB respectively), and document editing capabilities for spreadsheets and presentations.​

Website Builders

Namecheap offers Site Maker, an all-in-one website building platform combining domain, unlimited hosting, and free SSL certificates. Site Maker includes a drag-and-drop builder interface, free domain registration, and AI-assisted design tools that generate website content and images. The platform is designed for users without technical expertise, enabling quick website creation for small businesses and entrepreneurs.​

Additional Tools and Services

Supersonic CDN: Namecheap’s content delivery network accelerates website loading times globally with basic DDoS protection and custom SSL upload capabilities.​

WhoisGuard Privacy Protection: Now rebranded as Withheld for Privacy, this free service protects domain owner information from public Whois databases.​

Domain Privacy Service: Prevents contact details from being mined for spam or identity theft, replacing personal information with anonymized contact data in Whois lookups.​

Jellyfish Anti-Spam: Machine learning-powered spam filtering that adapts over time to user preferences and automatically manages incoming email threats.​

Premium DNS: Advanced DNS management services enhancing website security and performance.​

SiteLock Security: Optional malware scanning and website security tool with multiple protection tiers.​

Website Migration Services: Namecheap offers free unlimited migrations for WordPress and cPanel-based sites, guaranteeing 24-hour completion with no more than 15 minutes of downtime.​

Global Infrastructure

Data Center Locations

Namecheap operates four primary data center locations strategically positioned for geographic performance optimization:​

• United States (Phoenix, Arizona): Serves US, Canadian, and Latin American audiences

• United Kingdom: Optimized for UK-based website audiences

• Amsterdam, Netherlands: Serves Europe and Africa-based audiences

• Singapore, Asia: Serves Asia-Pacific region audiences​

Customers can select their preferred server location during hosting setup, with Namecheap recommending selection based on primary audience location rather than physical location of the website owner.​

Geographic Coverage

With 1,400-1,530 employees across 23 countries and three continents, Namecheap maintains significant international presence. The company serves over 2 million customers globally and manages more than 10 million domains across all regions. This global footprint enables 24/7 multilingual customer support and localized domain registration services across multiple TLDs.​

Use Cases

Small Business Websites: Namecheap’s shared hosting and website builders enable small business owners to establish professional online presence without technical expertise.​

E-Commerce Stores: VPS and dedicated servers support online retailers requiring reliable performance, secure payment processing, and merchant tools for product catalogs.​

Startup Domain Portfolios: Entrepreneurs and startup founders leverage Namecheap’s domain registration and .ai TLD offerings to establish tech company identities and secure brand domains.​

Personal Blogs and Content Sites: Affordable shared hosting plans support bloggers, freelance writers, and content creators managing portfolio and thought leadership websites.​

Domain Investment: Domain investors use Namecheap’s domain marketplace and aftermarket platform (including Spaceship.com acquisitions) for purchasing, holding, and reselling valuable domain names.​

Privacy-Conscious Individuals: Free lifetime domain privacy protection attracts customers prioritizing personal data protection and online privacy rights.​

WordPress-Optimized Sites: WordPress hosting plans serve website creators specifically using the WordPress content management system.​

Customers & Markets

Target Audience and Customer Segments

Namecheap serves a diverse customer base including budget-conscious individuals seeking affordable domain registration, small business owners unable to invest in expensive hosting solutions, WordPress developers and agencies requiring optimized hosting infrastructure, domain investors and entrepreneurs managing multiple domain portfolios, startups and tech companies establishing online presence in emerging technology sectors, and privacy advocates concerned with data protection and internet freedom.​

Market Position and Statistics

Namecheap commands approximately 11 million customers with over 10 million domains under management as of 2022. The company generated approximately $398 million in revenue in 2024, representing 18% year-over-year growth. With the $1.5 billion CVC Capital Partners acquisition valuation in September 2025, Namecheap is positioned as the second-largest independent domain registrar globally, directly competing with GoDaddy’s market dominance. Customer testimonials frequently highlight positive experiences with companies including Figma (co-founder Dylan Field), Imgur (founder Alan Schaaf), Privacy.com (CEO Bo Jiang), and Buffer (Engineering Manager Colin Ross).​

Research, Partnerships & Innovations

Research and Focus Areas

Namecheap maintains strategic focus on internet privacy and consumer protection, actively advocating against domain pricing increases and fighting for open internet access. The company invests in AI domain growth, partnering with Identity Digital to support the rapidly expanding .ai TLD sector, which achieved 60% year-over-year growth in 2025. Research priorities include web security innovations, cryptocurrency payment integration, and accessibility of internet services for underserved populations.​

Strategic Partnerships

Namecheap maintains partnerships with Identity Digital on .ai domain infrastructure and support, ensuring reliability and rapid resolution times for AI company domain registrations. The company partners with Comodo CA for SSL certificate issuance and digital security. Namecheap collaborates with New York On Tech to support technical education for underrepresented students in technology fields. Additionally, the company created and operates Spaceship.com, a sister registrar platform launched in August 2023 targeting modern entrepreneurs and domain investors.​

Product Innovations

Jellyfish Anti-Spam: A machine learning-powered spam protection tool developed internally by Namecheap staff, evolved from customer feedback into enterprise-grade email threat management.​

Withheld for Privacy: A replacement for WhoisGuard privacy protection, offering more robust personal data protection without requiring customer information with the privacy service provider.​

Bitcoin Payment Integration: Namecheap pioneered cryptocurrency payment acceptance in April 2013 and fully launched BTCpayserver integration in 2020, enabling customers to pay for domains and services using Bitcoin.​

Spaceship.com Sellerhub: A domain marketplace platform enabling peer-to-peer domain sales with reduced intermediary fees compared to traditional aftermarket channels.​

.ai Domain Growth Support: Strategic partnership enabling explosive growth in .ai domain registrations as the default TLD for artificial intelligence companies.

Key People

Founder

Richard Kirkendall – Founder and former CEO (2000-December 2025): Kirkendall founded Namecheap in 2000 with the vision of creating a customer-focused domain registrar. Under his leadership, the company grew from a startup to a major independent registrar managing 10+ million domains. Kirkendall maintained hands-on involvement with customer service throughout the company’s growth and remained active on social media responding to customer concerns. Following CVC Capital Partners’ $1.5 billion acquisition in September 2025, Kirkendall retained a significant ownership stake and continued operating Spaceship.com platform.​

Current Leadership Team

Hillan Klein – Chief Executive Officer (December 2025-present): Promoted from Chief Operating Officer after joining Namecheap in September 2013. Klein brings 12+ years of operational expertise to the CEO role, focusing on team support and service delivery. His first message as CEO emphasized commitment to customer-centric values and the vision of providing the best customer experience.​

Matt Russell – Chief Cloud Officer: Oversees Namecheap’s technology strategy and infrastructure, bringing expertise in cloud computing and hosting architecture. Previously served as VP of Hosting at Namecheap and CIO/Co-Founder at WebHostingBuzz.​

Nicole Miller – Chief Financial Officer: Provides financial expertise and oversight of key strategies and initiatives, managing company finances and strategic planning.