IN SHORT
A performance-first managed WordPress host founded in Florida in 2020 that runs every site through Cloudflare's Enterprise network — part of hosting.com since 2025.
- Blazing speed via Cloudflare Enterprise on every plan
- WP Rocket caching included free
- Enterprise-grade security (WAF, DDoS protection)
- Excellent uptime and support
THE BRAND
- Company
- Rocket.net
- Headquarters
- West Palm Beach, Florida (USA)
- Founded
- 2020
- Group
- hosting.com (World Host Group)
- Main product
- Managed WordPress hosting
- Audience
- WordPress site owners and agencies that put speed first
ANALYSIS
Our experience with Rocket.net
Speed and performance
Every site runs on Cloudflare's Enterprise CDN with the WP Rocket caching plugin included free, delivering some of the fastest WordPress load times in the industry.
Security
Enterprise-grade protection comes standard: a web application firewall and DDoS protection on every plan, plus daily backups.
Price and plans
There's no cheap shared-hosting tier — plans start at a premium level aimed at performance, not budget sites. A 30-day money-back guarantee lets you test it risk-free.
Who is it for?
WordPress-only, so it's not for other apps. The right pick if you run WordPress sites where speed and uptime matter more than the lowest price.
PROS & CONS
The good and the bad
- Blazing speed via Cloudflare Enterprise on every plan
- WP Rocket caching included free
- Enterprise-grade security (WAF, DDoS protection)
- Excellent uptime and support
- No cheap shared-hosting tier
- Fewer installs per plan than some rivals
- Aimed at performance, not budget sites
FAQ
The most common questions Australians ask about Rocket.net
Most-searched questions, per Sistrix
What is Rocket.net used for?
Managed WordPress hosting built for speed: every site runs behind Cloudflare Enterprise with full-page caching at 300+ edge locations, Australian nodes included, so local visitors are served from nearby despite US origins. On top of the CDN you get automatic updates, backups, an enterprise WAF, DDoS protection and malware removal — WordPress-only and tuned for Core Web Vitals rather than a broad feature list.
How much does Rocket.net cost?
The Starter plan is US$25/mo on annual billing, rising through Pro and Business tiers as you add sites and traffic. That's premium positioning — well above budget shared hosts — but the pitch is that buying Cloudflare Enterprise directly would cost more than the entire plan. A 30-day money-back guarantee lets you benchmark the speed for yourself before committing. For raw performance per dollar on WordPress, few managed hosts match it.
Is Rocket.net good for WordPress?
Yes — it's WordPress-only and our performance champion, consistently at or near the top of independent speed tests. Every site sits behind Cloudflare Enterprise with edge caching, so time-to-first-byte stays low worldwide. For Australian sites chasing Core Web Vitals, its Sydney-inclusive edge network does the heavy lifting a US origin alone couldn't. The trade-off is scope: no email hosting and WordPress only, but for speed it's hard to beat.
Does Rocket.net use Cloudflare?
Yes — it's the defining feature. Every site is served through Cloudflare Enterprise, with full-page edge caching, an enterprise WAF and DDoS protection bundled in rather than sold as add-ons. That Enterprise tier is what powers its Australian edge delivery and its speed-test results.
Who owns Rocket.net?
Rocket.net was founded in Florida in 2020 and acquired in 2025 by the hosting.com group, the former A2 Hosting family. It continues to run under its own brand, with its platform and plans carried through the transition unchanged.
What are the disadvantages of Rocket.net?
Price and focus. At US$25/mo it sits well above budget shared hosts, so it's overkill for a hobby blog. It's WordPress-only, with no email hosting and no support for other apps, and it remains a smaller, lower-profile brand than WP Engine or Kinsta despite strong performance. There's also no free tier — a 30-day money-back guarantee is the only trial. If raw speed isn't your top priority, cheaper picks here cover the basics for far less.
VERDICT
Is Rocket.net right for you?
A performance-first managed WordPress host founded in Florida in 2020 that runs every site through Cloudflare's Enterprise network — part of hosting.com since 2025.
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