The hosting industry is growing, but for many providers, profitability is getting harder. Why?
The 2026 Web Hosting Trends Report, conducted by CloudLinux and WebPros, surveyed 446 hosting providers worldwide to find out what’s actually happening across the industry.
The picture is an industry that’s growing but margins are squeezed from every direction. The response is a decisive move upmarket with dedicated offerings, investing more heavily in automation, and exploring how AI can reshape operations.
In this session, we’ll unpack the key findings: the biggest challenges providers face, the top growth opportunities, the current realities of AI, and what the data signals for the year ahead. You’ll leave with a data-backed view of where the hosting industry stands, how your priorities compare, and which trends are worth acting on now.
