When I launched my first travel blog in 2023, I didn’t want to spend money upfront. So I chose a free hosting platform. Everything went smoothly — easy setup, decent speed, and no cost. For over a year, I kept publishing without issues. But then, out of nowhere, my site went down. No warning, no support, just an email saying I had “exceeded fair usage limits.” I hadn’t changed anything drastic. That’s when I realized — free hosting isn't always forever.
It made me wonder: how long can someone realistically rely on free hosting for a growing blog or small site? Is there a hidden cap in all “unlimited” offers? Or do we just wait until traffic forces us to upgrade?
Have you faced a similar situation? How long did your free hosting last before you had to make the switch? Curious to hear your stories.
Free Hosting: How Long Can I Use It?
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You can usually use free hosting for as long as you want, but it comes with some conditions depending on the provider.
Most free hosting services (like InfinityFree, 000webhost, GitHub Pages, Netlify, etc.) don’t have a strict time limit. However, they often have terms of inactivity or resource limits. For example:
• 000webhost: Deletes your site if it’s inactive for 1 month.
• InfinityFree: No time limit, but they can suspend your account if you use too many server resources.
• GitHub Pages / Netlify: Free forever for static sites, as long as you follow the rules.
• Google Sites / Blogger: Also free forever, tied to your Google account.
Tip: Make sure to log in once in a while, back up your files, and keep an eye on emails from your host (in case of warnings or changes).
So technically, free hosting can be used indefinitely, but it's smart to read their policy to avoid surprises. If you're planning to grow your site later, consider it a stepping stone before moving to paid hosting.
You can usually use free hosting for as long as you want, but it comes with some conditions depending on the provider.
Most free hosting services (like InfinityFree, 000webhost, GitHub Pages, Netlify, etc.) don’t have a strict time limit. However, they often have terms of inactivity or resource limits. For example:
• 000webhost: Deletes your site if it’s inactive for 1 month.
• InfinityFree: No time limit, but they can suspend your account if you use too many server resources.
• GitHub Pages / Netlify: Free forever for static sites, as long as you follow the rules.
• Google Sites / Blogger: Also free forever, tied to your Google account.
Tip: Make sure to log in once in a while, back up your files, and keep an eye on emails from your host (in case of warnings or changes).
So technically, free hosting can be used indefinitely, but it's smart to read their policy to avoid surprises. If you're planning to grow your site later, consider it a stepping stone before moving to paid hosting.