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· 2 weeks ago 6th September 2026 00:42:16 in Webmaster Discussions 10 replies 101 views

2 weeks ago6th September 2026 00:42:16

What free hosting companies you like? I like Infinity Free, but the major problem is SSL certificates. Well, they need you to install free ones - but I'm terrible at it!

Last edited 2 weeks ago 6th September 2026 00:42:45 by Jason

2 weeks ago7th September 2026 10:55:27

Hostinger/Hosting24. Been with them for years, no issues, no downtime and SSL whenever I need it.

2 weeks ago8th September 2026 10:46:11

Free hosting can be very tempting, but the limitations are just too much. It's slow, it has limited storage, and SSL issues as well. I have tried Infinity Free before, but I installed the SSL myself before I could use it.

2 weeks ago8th September 2026 21:40:39

I only ever used to use Freepgs.com. That was back in the late 90s/early 2000s.

It’s closed now.

Trail Running Forum - A forum dedicated to trail running, gear, training, and more.

1 week ago9th September 2026 21:06:08

On Sep 7, 2026, PJMC1986 said:
Hostinger/Hosting24. Been with them for years, no issues, no downtime and SSL whenever I need it.

Hostinger isn’t free and it’s free version - 000webhost - closed.

Free hosting provider 000webhost closes

Last edited 1 week ago 9th September 2026 21:06:29 by Jason

1 week ago9th September 2026 23:25:12

I remember 000webhost from about 20 years ago.

I remember that everyone who used it would start to get errors and downtime pretty quickly after establishing a small site or forum on it.

I never messed with it.

Trail Running Forum - A forum dedicated to trail running, gear, training, and more.

1 week ago10th September 2026 00:57:38

I have used 000webhost in the past, I liked them. But I am not sure if they are still operational.

1 week ago10th September 2026 16:42:44

I used free hosting to make some static guitar lesson site in the mid-2000s. I think it was called 50g dot com or something.

But I’ve not used free hosting since much. I’ve considered it, but, again, it’s tough to install those free SSLs and, unlike rent and food these days, paid hosting is affordable.

Last edited 1 week ago 10th September 2026 16:43:38 by Jason

1 week ago11th September 2026 00:43:30

I’ve enjoyed Jcink, Proboards and Forumotion. I currently use Jcink and I like it a lot. I didn’t use to like it when I first saw it but it eventually grew on me.

I use to enjoy Zetaboards…..that is until it was bought out by Tapatalk. Now I wouldn’t touch it with a 10 foot pole.

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1 week ago11th September 2026 05:18:15

#10

I don't like free forum hosting - because I'm too advanced for it, but I can understand it's appeal for those not wanting to spend money and/or not the web developer type.

1 week ago14th September 2026 21:07:18

#11

Infinity Free is my favorite free host, I’ve never had any issues with them. You do need a domain name if you want a free ssl certificate but domains are pretty cheap. I used 000webhost in the past but my password on my account there ended up on a pastebin because their service got hacked once… After that happened I didn’t trust them anymore, but they’re no longer around. x10 hosting was another one I remember using but I don’t think they’re around anymore.