What happened to Justhost?

JustHost, a web hosting provider that once gained popularity for its simplicity and affordability, has experienced a decline in both service quality and market presence in recent years.

Initially known for shared hosting, it has struggled to keep up with more competitive and feature-rich platforms. Customer complaints have grown, particularly around customer service and support quality, with frequent delays and unresponsive help systems.

Additionally, its hosting features are now considered basic, and pricing—while still affordable—hasn’t evolved significantly to stay competitive against newer, more innovative platforms like Bluehost and SiteGround​.

Currently, JustHost continues to offer hosting plans, including shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting, but it lags behind in performance compared to other industry leaders.

Its association with Endurance International Group (EIG), the parent company for multiple hosting brands like Bluehost, may have contributed to the overlap in features and service declines in recent years.