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Host1

Host1

nono Apache

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Global
#486
no
#5
WPTR Score™
1558ms
Grade A+
1/11/2026
1MB Load
253ms
TTFB
951ms
Quick Facts
Verified technical data.
Founded
2009
Last Tested
1/10/2026
Server
Apache
Location
no
Features
HTTPS
Host1

Host1

Est. 2009
Target
Privacy Advocates, Techies
HQ
Oslo, Norway
WPTR Verified Provider

Quality & Security Audit

HSTS (Strict Security)
Brotli Compression
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Protocol
Overview

What is Host1?

Host1 is a niche provider that built its reputation on privacy and freedom of speech.

They are unrelated to the generic 'Host' brands found elsewhere; Host1.no is distinctively Norwegian and focuses on providing unmanaged VPS and colocation with minimal interference. They are best known in the technical community for their leniency and commitment to user privacy.

Advantages

High privacy
Flexible TOS
Affordable VPS
Independent

Disadvantages

No hand-holding
Basic support
Performance History

Performance Trends

TTFB Trend

Score Trend

Our Verdict

Based on our independent testing using the WPTR methodology, Host1 achieved a Real-Load Score of 1558ms (TTFB: 951ms), placing it at #486 in our global hosting rankings.

Recent Benchmarks

DateServerTTFBScore
January 10, 2026-
1176ms
1783
January 10, 2026-
1060ms
1667
January 10, 2026-
973ms
1580
January 11, 2026-
1019ms
1626
January 11, 2026-
951ms
1558
Capabilities

Key Features

Privacy Focus
Unmanaged VPS
Colocation
Free Speech
Crypto Payment
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