Hostinger CDN Review: Inclusion Across Plans and Performance Gains in 2026
Hostinger added its CDN to every web hosting plan at no extra cost, cutting average server response times by 26 percent while lowering backend load.
Hostinger CDN now ships at no additional cost on every shared, cloud, and agency hosting plan. Average server response times dropped from 965 ms to 714 ms after the October 2026 rollout. The change came from internal optimizations rather than added hardware.
Hostinger CDN Activation and Plan Differences
Automatic rollout started in August 2026 for accounts using Hostinger nameservers and pointing A records to the hosting IP. New customers receive the feature enabled by default. Only one CDN can run per site, and DNS propagation finishes between a few minutes and 24 hours.
Single and Premium plans receive the CDN with basic security. Business, Unlimited, and Cloud plans unlock advanced security levels and fuller controls. Agency plans allow only enable/disable, dev mode, and cache flushing. Website Builder sites receive automatic optimization.
Activation requires Hostinger DNS and correct A/AAAA records. Logged-in, cart, and checkout pages never cache. Static files cache for up to two hours by default or according to headers. Image optimization to WebP runs automatically. Users confirm activity through the headers x-hcdn-request-id and x-hcdn-cache-status: HIT.
- Domain must use Hostinger nameservers
- Only one CDN active per domain
- HTML cached only when marked cacheable
- Subdomain support scheduled for Q4 2026
Response Time Gains and Infrastructure Efficiency
Post-rollout data showed a 26 percent average reduction in server response times. SSD-based servers recorded up to 35 percent improvement. Lower-tier servers moved from 20–30 percent above average load to 15–20 percent below average load. Some non-CDN sites also benefited from reduced backend pressure.
Engineers cut CDN computing resources by 45–50 percent through ECDSA SSL certificates, kernel TLS, improved session resumption, edge routing with warm connections, and reusable image optimization. Global CPU usage fell roughly 20 percent, allowing the broader inclusion without new servers.
| Plan Tier | CDN Features | Security Level |
|---|---|---|
| Single / Premium | Basic caching and optimization | Standard |
| Business / Unlimited / Cloud | Full controls and caching | Advanced |
| Agency | Enable, disable, dev mode, flush | Basic |
2026 Pricing and Next Steps
No separate CDN fee applies. Standard shared hosting pricing as of mid-October 2026 lists Premium at $2.99 per month on a 48-month term and Unlimited at $3.99 per month. Renewal rates remain higher at approximately $10.99 and $16.99 per month respectively. Customers can disable the CDN at any time through the dashboard.
Subdomain support arrives in Q4 2026. Ongoing performance monitoring continues as more sites complete DNS propagation. The changes add measurable value to existing plans without altering renewal costs.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hostinger plans include the CDN?
Every shared hosting plan, Cloud, and Agency plan now includes Hostinger CDN at no extra cost. VPS plans remain excluded.
How long does Hostinger CDN activation take?
DNS changes propagate in minutes to 24 hours once nameservers and A records point correctly to the hosting IP.
Does Hostinger CDN cache checkout pages?
No. Logged-in sessions, carts, and checkout pages are never cached regardless of plan tier.
What response time improvement was measured?
Average server response time fell 26 percent from 965 ms to 714 ms after the October 2026 rollout across eligible sites.
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