19 years of hosting: our biggest year yet
Namecheap Hosting just turned 19.
Over the last two decades, we’ve watched the internet evolve, and we’ve been here every step of the way, hosting your first portfolio sites, your passion projects, and your side hustles that became full-time businesses.
But here’s the thing: this milestone isn’t really about us. It’s about you.
To say thank you, we’re running a birthday contest. You could win up to $1,900 by telling us your website story: the project you built, the business you launched, the site that changed everything for you.
But first, let’s celebrate how far we’ve come together.
19 years, nearly 19 million online projects
Since 2007, nearly 19 million projects have gone live on Namecheap Hosting. That’s billions of visits, countless businesses launched, and stories like yours that remind us why we do what we do.
We haven’t stood still. Over the years, we’ve expanded our offerings and tools to keep pace with what you’re building.
We added new locations across our Shared Hosting offering to ensure your site loads fast no matter where your customers are.
We embraced AI. Our new AI tools help you build beautiful websites in minutes, not weeks.
We expanded VPS. We added new entry-level plans for those just getting started with more control, plus advanced configurations for enterprise deployments. We even enabled OpenClaw deployment on VPS, so you can automate tasks and scale your projects with AI.
We expanded Dedicated Servers, which now include 50+ plans to choose from. Whether you need bare-bones resources or maximum power, we’ve got you covered.
The goal was simple: make hosting accessible, affordable, and scalable for anyone with an idea and the drive to build it.
The people behind the websites
Your stories are what make this milestone meaningful. Here are a few of the people building with us:
Atilola Moronfolu saw a gap: Black women worldwide struggled with hair care issues but lacked access to science-backed education. So she built The Good Hair Tribe on Stellar Business Hosting. This digital community now serves over 100 members with more than 200 lessons. What started as a mission became a movement.
Kassia Rose Lisac runs Yoga Collab entirely solo. She programs classes, manages the website, and handles customer service, all while building an inclusive wellness community. With tools like Stellar Business Hosting and Private Email Ultimate keeping things organized, she’s proven you don’t need a big team to build something meaningful.
These are just two stories out of millions. And we want to hear yours.
Your story. Your prize.
We’re celebrating 19 years by giving back to the people who made it possible.
The prize:
- Grand Prize Winner: $1,900
- Second Place: $1,000
- Next 50 Winners: $50 in Namecheap account credits each
How to enter:
Share your website story. Tell us:
- What your site is about (your first website, current business, or favorite project)
- Your domain name
- What you were trying to achieve when you created it, and why it matters to you
- A bit about yourself and how the prize will help you grow your project
Submit your story via our contest form →
That’s it. No complicated rules. Just your website journey, in your own words.
The contest runs through September 30, so you have time. But don’t wait: the sooner you enter, the sooner you could start celebrating.
See the contest Terms and Conditions.
