Hostinger gives new customers an extra 20% off when they arrive through a referral link. It is the same 20% that people search for as a Hostinger discount code, promo code or coupon, and it comes on top of whatever sale Hostinger is running. We tested it on October 16, 2026: below are the prices with and without the link, the exact line that appears in the cart, and what to do if you do not see it.
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Prices and plan details checked on October 16, 2026. Hostinger may change them at any time; the price shown at Hostinger’s checkout is the one that applies.
The short answer
- What you get: 20% off the upfront price of a new Hostinger order, applied automatically when you open Hostinger through a referral link.
- Where it works: in our test it applied to web hosting (Premium, Unlimited), Cloud Startup, managed WordPress hosting and all four VPS plans.
- How to check it: the plan cards show a green “Referral code applied” label, and the cart shows a line called “20% referral discount applied”.
- What it does not do: it does not lower the renewal price. Renewals are the same with or without the link.
What the Hostinger 20% referral discount is
Hostinger runs a referral program: existing customers share a personal link, and new customers who buy through it get a discount. At the moment that discount is 20%. The link stores the referral in your browser, so when you pick a plan the price is already reduced and the cart shows the discount as its own line, labelled with the coupon REFERRALDISCOUNT.
Because it is applied as a coupon, it stacks with the sale price instead of replacing it. Hostinger’s own badges on the plan cards (“80% off”, “83% off” and so on) describe the sale; the 20% is calculated after that, on what you would otherwise pay.
Proof: Hostinger prices with and without the referral link
We opened Hostinger’s pricing page twice in clean browser sessions: once directly, and once through our referral link. Same day, same plans, same 48-month term.
| Plan (48 months) | Sale price, no link | With the 20% referral | You save | Renews at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $143.52 ($2.99/mo) | $114.72 ($2.39/mo) | $28.80 | $10.99/mo |
| Unlimited | $191.52 ($3.99/mo) | $153.12 ($3.19/mo) | $38.40 | $16.99/mo |
| Cloud Startup | $383.52 ($7.99/mo) | $306.72 ($6.39/mo) | $76.80 | $25.99/mo |
Prices from Hostinger’s official pricing page, checked on October 16, 2026. See today’s prices on Hostinger ↗
The pattern is exactly 20% on every plan. The saving in dollars grows with the plan and the term, because it is a percentage of the upfront total.
Proof at checkout: the “20% referral discount applied” line
Prices on a landing page are one thing; what matters is the cart. We added the Unlimited plan for 48 months and stopped before paying. This is the order summary Hostinger showed:
Two details worth knowing. First, the cart total ($153.22) was a few cents different from the pricing card ($153.12); the cart is what you actually pay, so always read the total there. Second, the free domain and the daily backups were both shown at $0 on this plan, so the discount did not cost us any of the included extras.
How to get the 20% off, step by step
- Open Hostinger through our referral link. Use a normal browser window, not one that blocks cookies.
- Choose your product: web hosting, WordPress hosting, Cloud or VPS. Each plan card should show “Referral code applied”.
- Pick the term. Longer terms have a lower monthly price, and the 20% is taken from the whole upfront amount.
- In the cart, look for the line “20% referral discount applied” under the order summary. If it is there, the discount is locked in.
- Untick any add-on you did not plan to buy, create your account and pay.
Which Hostinger products the 20% applies to
| Product | Referral discount in our test | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Web hosting (Premium, Unlimited) | Yes, 20% | See the tables above. |
| Cloud Startup | Yes, 20% | $7.99 became $6.39 a month on 48 months. |
| Managed WordPress hosting | Yes, 20% | Same plans and prices as web hosting. |
| VPS (KVM 1, 2, 4, 8) | Yes, 20% | KVM 2: $8.99 became $7.19 a month. Full details in our Hostinger VPS review. |
| Hostinger Mail (business email) | Label shown | The first month is a free trial, so there is nothing to discount on day one. |
| Domain-only orders | Not tested | Most hosting plans include a free domain for the first year anyway. |
Hostinger decides which products qualify and can change it at any time. The cart is the final word: if the discount line is not there, the discount does not apply to that order.
Hostinger deals this month: what the 20% is stacked on
On the day we checked, the sale badges read 80% off Premium, 83% off Unlimited (marked as a special offer) and 77% off Cloud Startup on a 48-month term, and 63–70% off the VPS plans on a 24-month term. Those percentages compare the sale price with Hostinger’s regular price. The referral discount is then taken off the sale price. That is why it is worth checking the deal and the referral together, rather than hunting for a separate Hostinger promo code.
If you want the plan-by-plan view of this month’s best offer, it is in our best Hostinger coupon guide.
Why the referral discount might not show
- Cookies are blocked or cleared. The referral is stored in a cookie. Private windows that wipe cookies, strict tracking protection and some ad blockers can drop it. Open the link again in a normal window.
- You opened Hostinger another way first. If you clicked a different link earlier, that one may still be stored. Clear Hostinger’s cookies and use one link only.
- You are renewing, not buying new. Referral discounts are meant for new purchases. Renewals of an existing plan are not discounted.
- The product does not qualify. If a product is not eligible, the cart simply will not show the line. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
- The country site is different. Hostinger has local sites and currencies. The discount is a percentage, so the amounts change with the currency, but the label should still appear.
As a fallback you can also enter the code THEGREATOFF in the coupon field at checkout. Hostinger normally applies one discount per order, so you will not get 20% twice.
Referral link, coupon code, promo code, discount code: are they different?
For Hostinger, these words describe the same thing from different angles. A coupon code, promo code or discount code is something you type at checkout. A referral link carries the code for you, so there is nothing to type. Either way, Hostinger normally applies one discount per order, and the cart shows which one it used. Pages promising “stackable” Hostinger codes or discounts bigger than the current referral rate are usually out of date.
Is the Hostinger 20% off referral worth it?
Yes, if you were going to buy anyway. On the 48-month Unlimited plan it saved $38.40 in our test, and on Cloud Startup $76.80. The real decision is the term: the promotional price lasts for the whole term you pay for, and then the plan renews at the full monthly rate shown on each card. A longer first term means more months at the low price. Our Hostinger review walks through what you get on each plan, and if you are comparing hosts, see A2 Hosting vs Hostinger.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Hostinger referral link really give 20% off?
In our test on October 16, 2026, yes. Every plan we checked was exactly 20% cheaper through the link, and the cart listed “20% referral discount applied”. The current rate is set by Hostinger and can change.
Do I need to type a Hostinger coupon code?
No. The referral link applies the discount automatically. Typing THEGREATOFF at checkout is only a fallback if the cart does not show the referral line.
Does the 20% also apply when the plan renews?
No. Renewal prices were identical with and without the link. No Hostinger coupon or referral lowers renewals.
Can existing Hostinger customers use the referral discount?
It is designed for new purchases. If you already have an account, the cart will tell you whether a new order qualifies.
Does the discount work on Hostinger VPS?
Yes. All four KVM plans showed “Referral code applied”, and our KVM 1 cart listed a 20% referral discount of $31.15 on a 24-month term.
Is there a Hostinger discount code bigger than 20%?
Not that we could find through Hostinger’s own checkout this month. Larger percentages you see online usually describe the sale itself (for example “80% off”), and the 20% referral comes on top of that.