Is PrestaShop’s February 2026 security alert linked to over 21 million records allegedly leaked from the Addons Marketplace?

A community-led forensic investigation links the attacks to a reported breach of 21 million records from PrestaShop’s own Addons Marketplace.  PrestaShop has not confirmed or...

GoDaddy declares 21 million customers “business users” overnight – strips consumer protections, overhauls arbitration, and locks down dispute rights

On February 2, 2026, GoDaddy published a revised Universal Terms of Service Agreement (UTOS) that fundamentally changed the legal relationship between the company and its...

Hostinger reports 51% revenue growth in 2025, reaches €275.4 million

TL;DR – Hostinger reported €275.4 million in revenue for 2025, up 51% year over year. This is the fourth consecutive year in which the company...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) updated its contract terms, allowing  server price changes until shipment 

In early February 2026 HPE sent letters to partners, changing contract terms for server and GreenLake orders.HPE cited rising memory prices and supply constraints as...

WP Engine claims Automattic planned royalty fees for at least 10 other hosting companies

TL;DR: the 8% royalty proposal from 2024 is old news – but WP Engine now claims that Automattic planned similar demands for at least 10...

Wix trades 68.7% below 2025 levels despite $2B buyback plan

Wix closed at $70.95 on February 12, 2026. In January 2025, the stock was trading around $240–$247 per share and the 52-week high stands at...

Is Webuzo any alternative to cPanel? See what hosting pros think about it in February 2026

A recent discussion on WebHostingTalk – “I need feedback on Webuzo” – triggered an interesting exchange among hosting operators testing Webuzo as a potential alternative...

What hosting providers are saying about cPanel in early 2026

A recent thread on WebHostingTalk – “A personal and honest perspective on cPanel – beyond pricing complaints” – triggered a long discussion among hosting operators...

Why Hosting Companies Are Expanding into SaaS, E-commerce, and Ecosystems

For years, the value proposition was simple: rent space on the internet, keep it online, keep it fast, keep it safe. And that still matters - immensely. But it’s no longer where most of the value is captured. In 2026, the most ambitious hosting companies are no longer competing primarily on CPUs, storage, or even performance benchmarks.

Have you paid for your open source last year? team.blue did

PHP runs most of the web, and WordPress alone powers over 40% of it. The PHP Foundation’s annual budget is under $1 million and team.blue...