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Rocket.net
Lightning-fast, secure managed WordPress hosting with an enterprise-level edge.
What it does
Provides managed WordPress hosting on an enterprise-level edge network. Includes built-in Cloudflare Enterprise CDN and WAF on all plans. Automates daily backups and WordPress core/plugin updates. Features real-time malware scanning and removal at no extra charge. Offers a unified control panel for managing multiple WordPress sites and staging environments.
Why it works
Speed: Consistently ranks as one of the fastest hosts, delivering assets closer to users via the edge. Simplicity: Replaces complex stacks (hosting + CDN + security plugins) with a single, pre-configured solution. Security: Provides 'bulletproof' protection including malware patching and firewall protection out of the box. Support: Known for high-touch, expert support where founders often interact directly with clients.
Category: Utilities & System Tools
Team Size: 11-25
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As of 2026
Utilities & System Tools
Revenue: $1M-$5M ARR
Lightning-fast, secure managed WordPress hosting with an enterprise-level edge.
Overview
Rocket.net is a premium managed WordPress hosting platform designed for performance and security. It leverages Cloudflare Enterprise to deliver websites from the 'edge,' ensuring extreme loading speeds globally. By combining hosting with built-in security features like a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and malware protection, it removes the need for multiple third-party performance and security plugins.
Funding status: Funded
Revenue source: Subscriptions
Customer type: B2B
Pricing: Subscription
Tech stack: React, PHP, Go, Cloudflare, AWS
Platform: Web
Integrations: Cloudflare Enterprise, WooCommerce, Elementor, WP Rocket, Yoast SEO
Founder story
Founded in 2020 by Ben Gabler, Aaron Phillips, and Josip Radan. Ben Gabler, a hosting industry veteran with experience at GoDaddy and HostGator, saw that WordPress was still too slow and difficult to secure. They built Rocket.net to make professional-grade performance and security accessible to everyone with a single click.
What it does
- Provides managed WordPress hosting on an enterprise-level edge network
- Includes built-in Cloudflare Enterprise CDN and WAF on all plans
- Automates daily backups and WordPress core/plugin updates
- Features real-time malware scanning and removal at no extra charge
- Offers a unified control panel for managing multiple WordPress sites and staging environments.
Who it's for
- Web Agencies
- E-commerce Store Owners
- High-traffic Bloggers
- SaaS Marketing Teams
Why it works
- Speed: Consistently ranks as one of the fastest hosts, delivering assets closer to users via the edge
- Simplicity: Replaces complex stacks (hosting + CDN + security plugins) with a single, pre-configured solution
- Security: Provides 'bulletproof' protection including malware patching and firewall protection out of the box
- Support: Known for high-touch, expert support where founders often interact directly with clients.
Growth strategies
- Targeted the high- performance 'Speed Nerd' and agency communities on Twitter and specialized forums.
- Used a $1 intro pricing strategy to lower the barrier for migration and testing.
- Leveraged a performance- first narrative, focusing on Google Core Web Vitals as a key selling point.
- Successfully expanded into 'Reseller Hosting' to allow agencies to build their own hosting businesses.
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- WP Engine/Kinsta: Industry giants; Rocket.net is often faster out-of-the-box because it includes Cloudflare Enterprise on every plan.
- Cloudways: Offers more server control; Rocket.net provides a more 'hands-off' managed experience with better security defaults.
- Rocket.net is the go-to for agencies and stores where site speed is the #1 priority.