About Bluehost

Over two decades of happy hosting

A hosting startup turned global platform, Bluehost is thrilled to serve over 5 million WordPress users worldwide.

Company Information

Legal Name

Bluehost Inc.

Parent Company

Newfold Digital, LLC

Founded

2003

Headquarters

5335 Gate Pkwy, 2nd Floor
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Industry

Web Hosting & Domain Services

OUR STORY

Bluehost through the years

Founded in 2003, Bluehost has grown from a small, Utah-based startup
into one of the most recognized names in the web-hosting and WordPress spaces.


2003

Matt Heaton launches Bluehost in Provo, UT

2005

WordPress.org adds Bluehost as a recommended host

2010

Expands reach by joining Endurance Intl. Group (now Newfold Digital)

2013

Launches VPS & Dedicated hosting to meet growing customer needs

2017

Rolls out WP Pro, the first managed WordPress platform for advanced users

2021

Newfold Digital merger expands global resources and innovation capacity

2022

Introduces eCommerce solutions for small businesses

2023

Releases WonderSuite - our AI WordPress website builder

2024

Launches Bluehost Cloud with 100% uptime SLA - Reached 5+ million customers served

2025

Bluehost's WordPress hosting plans named the winner of the 'Best E-Commerce Web Platform' in the 2025 MarTech Breakthrough Awards

2025

Migrates to Oracle Cloud & welcomes Sachin Puri as CEO

OUR CULTURE

Why we’re proud

Behind every great product, there’s a great team making it work. 
At Bluehost, we believe amazing things can happen when people around the world collaborate. Through dedication to our customers and each other, we’ve made it better to to be Blue.


According to Comparably's "Large Companies" category, 
as part of Newfold Digital

*2025 MarTech Breakthrough Awards

2023 BIG Awards

Best Company for Diversity
2025


Best Company for Women
2025


Best Engineering Teams
2025


Best E-Commerce Web
Platform Winner*


Excellence in Customer
Service Award Winner

According to Comparably's "Large Companies" category, 
as part of Newfold Digital

*2025 MarTech Breakthrough Awards

2023 BIG Awards

The leadership behind Bluehost


Jodi Dahlgard, CPO of Bluehost

Jodi Dahlgard, CPO of Bluehost

Wesley Pua, CFO of Bluehost

Wesley Pua, CFO of Bluehost

Salim Ali, CMO of Bluehost

Salim Ali, CMO of Bluehost

Antonis Papatsaras, CTO of Bluehost

Dr. Antonis Papatsaras, CTO of Bluehost

Investing in
open source

Since 2005, Bluehost has been one of the few hosting providers recommended by WordPress.org. We invest hundreds of hours each year into WordPress core development, contribute to community projects, sponsor global WordCamps, and maintain open-source plugins.


Our pledge to WordPress's "Five for the Future" initiative means we continually support the open-source community as it powers over 
43% websites worldwide.

One of the only hosts officially endorsed

by WordPress.org since 2005


Active engineering contributions
to WordPress core


Global sponsorship of WordPress events
& WordCamps


Open-source plugin development & maintenance

Real customers who really love Bluehost


See why we’re trusted
by over 5 million WordPress users

David Kronk

I only use Bluehost now

I have used a handful of hosting companies over the years. My preferred, and the only one I use now is Bluehost. They are competitive, the product offerings are great, and the support is easy.

Altoine

Quick and Accurate

Soofia was very respectful, and thorough, and very informative. She answered all of my questions timely.

Gee Gene

Aarya deserves a raise.

Aarya, the customer service rep I worked with, was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.

John Thomas

Issue resolved on first contact.

Issue resolved on first contact.

David W Lyon

AI chatbot helped and handed me off to…

AI chatbot helped and handed me off to live support when it reached its limits

MomeH

403 Error after updating website

I was having issues after updating my website and used the chat service on Bluehost to get help. The rep had the issue resolved in 10 minutes. I was happy and the website finally works!

Treasurer RanchDemocrats

I am new to Bluehost and I am very…

I am new to Bluehost and I am very happy with the product and with my several interactions with the Bluehost support team. On my last call I was surprised with 15% off of my renewal. I represent a new organization and the discount is very helpful.

RM

Responsive live help chat quickly…

Responsive live help chat quickly resolved billing issue on the first try.

Dr. Ed Calle

Great company and great service

Great company and great service. Truly wonderful company and team. Staff took care of issues cordially, professionally, and rapidly.

ISAHU LJORIK

I did get charged on an auto-charge for…

I did get charged on an auto-charge for a service but my hosting was suspended. Anyway I contacted them and Vikram was more than happy to help and I got refunded. I recommend 100%

Joseph Arabi

really helpful support staff

really helpful support staff

Eileen Stewart

Outstanding!

Kaye C. was amazing! She deescalated my frustrations when there was a glitch from following instructions from AI. She went above & beyond & I shall forever be grateful to her. She truly cared.

Lu Amity

Helpful and professional service

Helpful and professional service

Rod Hall

Rakesh N was truly help in solving my…

Rakesh N was truly help in solving my account and billing issues. Very grateful for his patience, advice and thoroughness.

Marie Westmoreland

Quick effective customer suppprt using…

Quick effective customer suppprt using the chat/help function

MAIN UDDIN MD

Thank You Ashik

Thank You Ashik

Mercedfontanez Hector O

The chat personnel was very…

The chat personnel was very knowledgeable, courteous and professional as always. The main reason why I have never changed providers.

Jon H

I have been with bluehost for 20 years

I have been with bluehost for 20 years. I have always been able to reach their support team, which I value highly.

Marianne Mason

Bluehost restored me my website after…

Bluehost restored me my website after it was down for a week and sold ma a Word Presss package for $268 to block out malware. Seems that should have been included anyway, as there's a terrible virus on the site which I'm hoping this new malware package will remove.

Ed

Excellent Customer Service

The customer service representative provided information and assistance in a pleasant and efficient manner. Everything was dealt with in one session. A pleasure to deal with.

SUPPORT & GUIDANCE

Global reach
& local support

With new data centers in key regions worldwide, your customers get faster load times and reliable uptime, anywhere. Plus, our WordPress experts are available 24/7 to support you at every step.


Call 888-401-4678 or Chat Now

International calling fees may apply

Support


CAREERS

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Bluehost offers more than just hosting


We know users need more than a hosting provider. That’s why we offer an integrated ecosystem of WordPress plugins, security and backup solutions, web design & digital marketing services, and agency partnerships. Because your success is our success.


Hosting solutions
Hosting solutions

Shared, VPS, Dedicated, Cloud, and Managed WordPress hosting for every stage of growth.

Domain services
Domain services

Easy domain management and a free domain 
for the first year with any annual plan.

SEO tools (Yoast)
SEO tools (Yoast)

13 M+ WordPress installs, with built-in on‑page guidance inside an intuitive dashboard.

eCommerce (YITH)
eCommerce (YITH)

Backed by WooCommerce and YITH, you can build an online store and start selling now.

WonderSuite AI site builder
WonderSuite AI site builder

WonderSuite generates copy and a fully functional design in minutes, then optimizes it for WordPress.

Payments & marketing
Payments & marketing

Stripe, PayPal, and email automation tools are available grow your audience and sales.