Hostworld Internet Limited Reviews 385

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service and the helpful, knowledgeable staff who provide prompt and efficient support. Many people highlight the quick response times and the personalized approach of the customer service team, making interactions pleasant and effective. However, some customers also noted issues with the website, describing it as occasionally slow or experiencing unexpected server crashes. A few other people also felt that the VPS service was unreliable, with some experiencing slow connections and unexpected changes to their IP addresses.

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Service

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Staff

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Customer service

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Response time

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Website

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The support team at Hostworld are second to none. When I've had queries or problems the response has been prompt and quickly sorted - even when it's been down to my own ignorance rather than a technic... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with these guys and their ancestor companies for a decade now. Usually not noticeable as service is just provided for a very reasonable price. Occasional problems (<1/year) quickly and pleasa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The key to our professional relationship it that from day one. We have been working with the same local people who are based locally in Cromarty. Kirsty and her team are always on hand if required to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I know I've left a review before but this is an update. Recently I was looking to upgrade my VPS again when I noticed I was already paying the price for the higher spec VPS instead of my current o... See more


Company details

  1. Web Hosting Company
  2. Cloud Computing Service
  3. Cloud Storage Service
  4. DNS Provider
  5. Internet Service Provider
  6. VPN Service

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Hostworld provides great value web hosting, reseller hosting, NVMe SSD VPS & dedicated servers and domain name registration. For 24/7 UK support please log a ticket via http://portal.hostworld.uk.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

385 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Support

Only been with Hostworld for a few months now but the level of support we have got from them has been amazing. Some of the requirements I had for a VPS changed and Hostworld accommodated us which really helped us. Would recommend them to anyone with any VPS requirements.

May 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Four months in using HostWorld Windows…

Four months in using HostWorld Windows VPS servers and the service continues to be very good. Most importantly support tickets are actioned incredibly quickly so when things don't work as they should (which is very rarely ... although it did happen today) their technical support team can be relied on to put them right (in this case within an hour of my report). That's the most important thing I need in a service provider.

April 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast, effective service by weel kent folk !

I appreciated the prompt, substantive response to a query I had about some suspected scam mail by the the Cromarty based Cali team and a follow up email from the weel kent Kirsty who has been there since the start and who has been my go-to person for years.

April 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a disappointing experience with…

I had a disappointing experience with this company that raises concerns about their business practices. Prior to making a purchase, I inquired whether port 25 was enabled on their Windows VPS. I received a prompt response within minutes, which gave me confidence to proceed. I completed the purchase using Bitcoin; however, I did not receive any confirmation or payment receipt, even though the transaction was confirmed on the Bitcoin network.

I had to open a support ticket to notify them of the payment. Shortly after, I received a reply stating that my order had been canceled due to the use of a VPN or remote desktop during the transaction, and that my personal information was deemed inaccurate. This was unexpected, as there was no prior indication that identity verification was required.

I requested that my account be closed and the funds refunded to the wallet address I provided. Unfortunately, since that request, they have ceased all communication and have not responded to my follow-up inquiries.

This experience raises red flags. I advise others to exercise caution before engaging with this company.

Update: I have been refunded!

April 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had some complex requirements…

I have had some complex requirements and the support team have gone above and beyond to sort them for me. I am most grateful and feel I get very good value for money and great service from this company

March 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support

I've been with Ezee and then Hostworld for well over 20 years and their support is excellent. Not often required, but when it was needed, the response has always been quick, professional and the issue was resolved. Very happy. Thank you.

March 20, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was with Calico and got subsumed into…

I was with Calico and got subsumed into Hostworld. It generally seems to have been seamless. Good to still have Kirsty available. I don’t want to get lost in some user management system. She knows me and my voice. A little disappointed at the coming price rise. Some more included mail and web space might soften the blow.

March 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Email address query

Quick and extremely helpful reply, had all the settings needed. Within 24 hours, I was able to view club's email inbox and set up as an other account on my personal outlook.

February 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All OK, thanks

It took me a while to get round what was going on with the renewal and how to do it, but Kirsty guided me through and my questions were resolved.

February 11, 2025

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