DreamHost Removed from WordPress.org’s Recommended Hosting Page

DreamHost has been removed from WordPress.org’s recommended hosting page. The update was made by Samuel Wood (Otto), “Tech Ninja” for Audrey Capital, and the page now exclusively lists Pressable, Bluehost, and Hostinger as recommended hosting providers.

The removal came without any explanation, with the associated changeset message simply stating, “Hosting: rm dreamhost, per matt.” DreamHost was previously removed temporarily from the page earlier this year, on January 17, 2024, only to be reinstated later.

The Hosting page has been a point of contention within the community for years. The lack of clarity surrounding the criteria for being listed or delisted on this influential page has often sparked debates.

Last year, when SiteGround was removed from the recommended list, the WordPress community responded with demands for greater transparency. Contributors called for clear and objective guidelines to determine who qualifies for inclusion on the page.

Interestingly, the page doesnot include WordPress.com in the recommended list.