IONOS

Rank in Web Hosting

Global visibility score

22.5

95% CI3.4–37.3

Score over time

Score 22.5 (95% CI 3.4–37.3) as of 2026-07-07. The trend line appears once a second weekly run lands.

Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works

Claude (Anthropic)

24.3

Mention rate33%

Position score0.24

Recommended17%

Perplexity

35.8

Mention rate17%

Position score1.00

Recommended17%

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

24.0

Mention rate33%

Position score0.23

Recommended17%

Gemini (Google)

13.8

Mention rate17%

Position score0.25

Recommended0%

What the AIs say

Real answers from this week's measurement in which IONOS appeared — the receipts behind the score.

Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #3

"Can you recommend good cheap web hosting that still includes a free domain?"

…ular for WordPress specifically (officially recommended by WordPress.org) - Free domain for first year - Beginner-friendly control panel **IONOS** - Competitive intro pricing - Free domain included - Good uptime reliability **Namecheap** - Known primarily for domains but has decent hosting plans - Free domain with hosting…

Gemini (Google) · listed #4

"Can you recommend good cheap web hosting that still includes a free domain?"

…ells during checkout. Also, their renewal rates jump significantly after your first term, and they charge extra for Domain Privacy. ### 4. IONOS (Best for Rock-Bottom Budgets) If you literally just have a few dollars to spend right now, IONOS (formerly 1&1) often runs massive loss-leader promotions to get you in the door.…

ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #4

"Which budget hosting plans come bundled with a free domain name?"

…r (not permanently). Common hosts that typically offer a free domain for year 1 on their entry-level plans: Bluehost, HostGator, DreamHost, IONOS, GreenGeeks, and often A2 Hosting. (Exact plan names vary by provider and region.) - Typical caveats: the free domain is usually only for the first year, only for new registration…

Perplexity · recommended · listed #1

"Which budget hosting plans come bundled with a free domain name?"

…you prepay for at least 12 months of hosting. Below are notable options, focused on low‑cost plans that bundle a free domain: --- ### 1. IONOS (Web Hosting & Website Plans) IONOS explicitly advertises a **free domain with many hosting, website, and email plans**.[2] - Eligible domain extensions include **.com, .net, .o…

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