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Submit to HostSearch
A web hosting search engine and review directory running since the late 1990s, with host profiles, plan data, user reviews, forums and hosting news. People comparing shared, VPS, cloud and dedicated hosting use it. Hosting companies can register and manage a listing for free.
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HostSearch at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Registration page: listing on HostSearch is free of charge; advertising sold separately.
- Link type
- Dofollow
- Review page https://www.hostsearch.com/review/exmasters-review.asp 'Visit' link to exmasters.com has no rel attribute (checked 2026-09-23)
- Review
- Not stated
- Link back required
- No
- Account required
- Yes
- Domain Rating
- DR68
- Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Sep 24, 2026. A score of the whole site’s backlinks, not a Google metric.
- Tranco rank
- #88,316
- Research top-sites ranking. Lower is more popular.
- Who browses it
- Website owners comparing hosting providers
- Last checked
How to submit to HostSearch
Open the HostSearch submission page
This is the page makers use to add a product.
Create an account
HostSearch asks you to sign up before you can submit.
Have your assets ready
Name, tagline, description, logo and screenshots. The checklist below covers what to prepare so you can fill the form in one go.
Fill in the form carefully
Pick the most specific category the form offers and write the description for the people who browse HostSearch (Website owners comparing hosting providers), not for search engines.
Wait, then check
We couldn’t confirm how listings are reviewed. Once yours is live, check the details and that the link points to the right page.
Tips for HostSearch
- Only web hosting companies are accepted; start by entering your company name on the registration page.
- Add full plan details so you appear in the shared, VPS and cloud search filters.
- Use 'Manage your listing' afterwards to keep plans and prices current.
From HostSearch’s own guidelines and pages, in our words.
What to prepare
The basics every directory asks for, plus what matters most for software review sites.
- Product name and a one-line tagline (about 60 characters)
- A short description (1–2 sentences) and a longer one (a short paragraph)
- Square logo, at least 256×256 px, PNG or SVG
- 2–3 screenshots at a consistent size
- The exact page you want the link to point to
- Pricing model (free, freemium or paid) and a contact email
- A company email on your own domain (most review sites verify it)
- Company details: legal name, founding year, headquarters, team size
- A short list of real customers you can ask for an honest review
- Screenshots and a pricing summary for the profile
Is HostSearch worth it?
A followed link, with a low bar
The listing link we inspected was followed, but we couldn’t confirm that anyone reviews listings. Directories that accept everyone tend to carry less weight, so treat it as a small plus, not a priority.
- Domain Rating by Ahrefs: 68 (strong). That's the strength of links to the whole site, not a promise about what your listing passes on.
- Tranco rank #88,316: an established site, inside the top 100,000.
- Free to list, so the only cost is your time.
This verdict is worked out from the facts above with fixed rules (link type, review, price, Domain Rating by Ahrefs, Tranco rank), not paid for. The directory has no say in it.
Questions about HostSearch
Is HostSearch free?
Yes. Listing on HostSearch is free. Pricing details: Registration page: listing on HostSearch is free of charge; advertising sold separately. We checked on Sep 23, 2026.
Does HostSearch give a dofollow link?
Yes. The listing link we inspected was a followed (dofollow) link. Evidence: Review page https://www.hostsearch.com/review/exmasters-review.asp 'Visit' link to exmasters.com has no rel attribute (checked 2026-09-23).
How do I submit to HostSearch?
Submit at https://www.hostsearch.com/register.asp. You need an account first. Tip: Only web hosting companies are accepted; start by entering your company name on the registration page.
Alternatives to HostSearch
All software review sitesFree + paid options · DR 91 · Tranco #4,171
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Paid · DR 87 · Tranco #18,519
Free + paid options · DR 85 · Tranco #26,267
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Sources
The pages we opened on Sep 23, 2026 to write this page.