The hosting and web industry thrives when innovation is in motion. Every year, new products, challenges, and technologies push hosting providers, developers, and digital agencies to evolve their offerings and services to be better and better. At WebPros, we drive that change, as our web enablement ecosystem powers thousands of websites and providers worldwide. But progress doesn’t happen by coincidence. It comes from shared insights and collaboration.
That’s why we’re partnering with CloudLinux to launch the 2026 Industry Year in Review survey. By sharing your insights, you’ll contribute to one of the most trusted reports in hosting. Your input will help us accurately capture the trends, challenges, and opportunities of 2025.
Looking Back at 2025
Last year’s survey revealed an industry adapting to change. Some things in particular stood out:
- VPS adoption surged: Nearly 80% of providers offered VPS, making it the go-to solution for customers who want scalability without enterprise costs. With SolusVM, WebPros continues to make scalable VPS management accessible and dependable for providers worldwide.
- Security became non-negotiable: Over 80% of providers rolled out new measures, with automated backups becoming standard. For cPanel and Plesk, security and automation remain at the heart of their roadmaps.
- AI became reality: Early adopters saw real results, with faster support, superior optimization, and enhanced security. We’re exploring where it can add the most value across the WebPros suite, like with the introduction of the AI Website Generator in Sitejet Builder.
- Providers proved resilient: Rising running costs and competition from no-code platforms, among other things, created pressure. However, providers adapted, with smarter workflows, automation, and new offerings to clients.
These trends aren’t just statistics; they’re a primary source on how hosting businesses grow, secure, and automate for the future. 2026 is the year to build on these adaptations, to turn these insights into actionable solutions across security and scalability.
Help Define the Next Era of Hosting
Your perspective is integral not just to this report, but to the direction of the industry as a whole. By participating in the survey, you’ll help define the trends, strategies, and tools that will shape hosting in 2026 and beyond.
Your input will directly influence the future of the WebPros web enablement ecosystem, so it’s always ready to assist with the challenges and opportunities that you may face. Take the survey now.