Namecheap's shared hosting is a low-cost, entry-level option: Stellar is $2.28 a month for 3 websites and 20 GB of SSD after a 30-day free trial, and Stellar Business is $4.98 a month for unlimited websites. On the Namecheap pages read 2026-11-02, the plans list unmetered bandwidth, free website migration and a 100% uptime guarantee line, but backups run twice a week and the discount does not apply to renewals. This review covers plans, limits, price terms, backups, the WordPress-specific EasyWP product and who should skip it.
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Namecheap hosting at a glance
| Plan | Price shown | Sites | Storage | Backups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar | Then $2.28/mo after 30 days free | 3 websites | 20 GB SSD | Twice a week |
| Stellar Plus | Then $2.98/mo after 30 days free | Unlimited websites | Unmetered SSD | Twice a week + AutoBackup |
| Stellar Business | Then $4.98/mo after 30 days free | Unlimited websites | 50 GB Cloud Storage | Twice a week + AutoBackup |
See the current plans: Namecheap.
Verdict
Namecheap fits a small set of straightforward sites where the opening price matters most. It is a weaker fit if you need daily backups, because the pages read list twice-weekly backups, or if you need a stated renewal price, because the shared plans page shows a second price per plan without labeling the billing period. HostingDive states no measured speed or uptime for Namecheap.
Pricing and billing terms
Each shared plan shows a 30-day free trial and then a price: $2.28 a month for Stellar, $2.98 for Stellar Plus and $4.98 for Stellar Business. The spec table shows a second price per plan ($5.88, $7.88 and $11.88 a month), and a banner says you can save up to 71% with yearly and bi-yearly billing; the text read does not label which price belongs to which billing period, so confirm the period before buying. The terms add that the advertised discount applies only to annual and biennial purchases and does not apply to renewals.
Price shown per month after the free trial (USD)
Source: namecheap.com/hosting/shared, read 2026-11-02. Billing period not labeled in the text read; the discount does not apply to renewals.
What each plan includes
Stellar allows 3 websites on 20 GB of SSD with 30 mailboxes. Stellar Plus lists unlimited websites and unmetered SSD, and its terms say the unmetered space is intended only for your website and subject to the acceptable use policy. Stellar Business lists unlimited websites and 50 GB of Cloud Storage. All plans list unmetered bandwidth, Imunify360 security, free automatic SSL installation (50 free Standard SSL certificates for one year), free website migration and 100+ apps with 1-click install.
Limits to know about
- File limits: the spec table lists inode limits of 300.000 on Stellar and Stellar Plus and 600.000 on Stellar Business.
- Backups: twice a week on every plan, with AutoBackup added on Stellar Plus and Stellar Business.
- Datacenters: Cloud Storage is included with the EU and Singapore datacenters on all Stellar plans and with the US datacenter on Stellar Business only.
- Uptime: the 100% uptime guarantee is a vendor claim, not a measured result.
Refund and trial terms
The page lists a 30-day money-back guarantee that applies only to first-time Shared Hosting customers who start their account without a 30-day trial. Trials come in 1-month, 1-year and 2-year terms, with a maximum of one trial per term per household. Read these before choosing between the trial and the refund.
EasyWP: Namecheap's managed WordPress option
Namecheap's WordPress page sells EasyWP separately: Starter at $3.24 a month billed yearly (was $5.74) with 10 GB of NVMe and 99.9% uptime, Turbo at $5.16 (was $9.57) with 50 GB and Supersonic at $6.57 (was $11.57) with 100 GB and 99.99% uptime. The page lists 24/7 support, free automated migration and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Its comparison strip says EasyWP renews at $5.74 a month, from a page updated July 27, 2026.
EasyWP monthly price, billed yearly (USD)
Source: namecheap.com/wordpress, read 2026-11-02. The list prices shown on the page were $5.74, $9.57 and $11.57.
Who Namecheap fits
- A few small, simple sites where the first-year bill matters.
- A buyer who wants unlimited sites at Stellar Plus's price and accepts twice-weekly backups.
- An owner who will check the renewal price before the trial ends.
Skip it if
- Your recovery policy requires daily backups.
- You want one stated, labeled renewal figure for budgeting.
- You need an isolated or managed WordPress environment with a published SLA (compare managed hosts).
How it compares
Direct comparisons: godaddy vs namecheap and hostgator vs namecheap. For the broader market see best WordPress hosting in 2026. Measured speed data is in the Speed Index.
Compare the current Namecheap plans: Namecheap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Namecheap shared hosting cost?
The shared page read 2026-11-02 shows $2.28 a month for Stellar, $2.98 for Stellar Plus and $4.98 for Stellar Business after a 30-day free trial. Confirm the billing period at checkout.
Does Namecheap offer a money-back guarantee?
It lists a 30-day money-back guarantee for first-time Shared Hosting customers who start without a 30-day trial.
How often does Namecheap back up my site?
Twice a week on every plan, with AutoBackup added on Stellar Plus and Stellar Business.
How many websites can I host?
Stellar allows 3 websites. Stellar Plus and Stellar Business list unlimited websites.
Is there a managed WordPress option?
Yes. EasyWP starts at $3.24 a month billed yearly for Starter, per the WordPress page read 2026-11-02.