// host review · prices checked November 2026
Namecheap review: plans, real prices & who it's for
OUR VERDICT
Popular domain registrar whose Stellar shared plans have one of the smallest renewal increases among big-name hosts, with US, UK and EU server choices.
BEST FOR
Small sites and side projects that want honest renewal pricing and a UK or EU server.
NOT IDEAL FOR
No phone support; renewal prices were raised in May 2026.
Namecheap pros and cons
PROS
- Renews at the same price you sign up at, with no renewal jump.
- 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Data centers in 3 regions, so you can host close to your visitors.
- Daily backups included on some plans.
- Free domain included for the first year on most plans.
CONS
- No phone support.
Namecheap plans and limits
| Plan | Type | Sites | Storage | Best price | Renews | 3-yr cost | Visits/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar re-check | Shared hosting | 3 | 20 GB | $4.66 | $4.66 | $168 | ~15k |
| Stellar Plus re-check | Shared hosting | Unlimited | Unmetered | $7.12 | $7.12 | $256 | ~30k |
| Stellar Business re-check | Shared hosting | Unlimited | 50 GB | $10.74 | $10.74 | $387 | ~60k |
Visits/mo: the host's published allowance where one exists, otherwise our estimate. Methodology.
Is Namecheap worth it?
Namecheap's cheapest plan costs $4.66/mo on a 12-month term and renews at that same price. Over three years that's $168, an average of $4.66/mo. That makes it one of the more predictable choices in our database.
Popular domain registrar whose Stellar shared plans have one of the smallest renewal increases among big-name hosts, with US, UK and EU server choices.
Its data centers cover North America, the UK, Europe. Pick the location closest to your audience at checkout.
Namecheap alternatives
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How to tell if a site is hosted on Namecheap
Our hosting checker recognizes Namecheap from server hostnames containing web-hosting.com, namecheap, its network (AS22612), name servers containing web-hosting.com.
Namecheap FAQ
Does Namecheap offer monthly billing?
Our database only lists Namecheap's prepaid terms. The advertised $4.66/mo requires paying 12 months upfront. Check Namecheap's checkout for a monthly option, which usually costs more.
Does Namecheap raise prices on renewal?
Not according to its pricing page: Stellar renews at $4.66/mo, the same as the sign-up price.
How much traffic can Namecheap handle?
Stellar: about 15k visits/month; Stellar Plus: about 30k visits/month; Stellar Business: about 60k visits/month. Figures are the host's published allowance where available, otherwise our estimate.
Where are Namecheap's data centers?
Namecheap has servers in North America, the UK, Europe.
Does Namecheap have a money-back guarantee?
Yes, 30 days.