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Short answer: Namecheap's low hosting prices are first-term prices only. Its shared hosting page says the discount "does not apply to renewals". In our real cart, Stellar was $26.88 for the first year and then renewed at $55.88 a year (about $4.66 a month), roughly 2x. Namecheap does not show the renewal price of Stellar Plus or Stellar Business on its plans page, so check the renewal line in the cart before you pay. If you want the lowest price over several years, the 2-year term ($1.88 a month on Stellar) delays the renewal by a year.
💡 Comparing cheap hosts?
Over two years on yearly billing, Namecheap Stellar was the cheapest path we found ($82.76, hosting only), thanks to its low $55.88 renewal. For unlimited websites over four years, Hostinger Unlimited was about $121 with code LEARN2EARN.
Namecheap hosting prices and renewal (November 2026)
| Plan | Yearly (first term) | 2-year term | Monthly | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar (3 websites, 20 GB SSD) | $2.28/mo ($26.88 for the year) | $1.88/mo | $5.88/mo | $55.88/yr in our cart |
| Stellar Plus (unlimited websites, AutoBackup) | $2.98/mo ($34.88/yr) | $2.28/mo | $7.88/mo | Not shown before checkout |
| Stellar Business (unlimited websites, 50 GB cloud storage) | $4.98/mo | $4.48/mo | $11.88/mo | Not shown before checkout |
First-term prices from namecheap.com/hosting/shared (US data center), checked November 9–10, 2026, before tax. Stellar renewal from our real cart (October 22, 2026). We do not publish renewal prices we could not see.
Why does Namecheap hosting renew higher?
Like most hosts, Namecheap sells the first term at a discount to win new customers, and the plans page labels the deals as "61% off", "62% off" and "58% off". Its own fine print says the discount offer does not apply to renewals, so the second term is billed at the regular price. In our Stellar cart that meant $26.88 in year one and $55.88 in year two.
Namecheap hosting renewal: what you really pay
| Stellar (yearly billing) | Hosting cost |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | $26.88 |
| Year 2 (renewal) | $55.88 |
| 2 years total | $82.76 |
| 4 years total | $194.52 |
Hosting only. Add a .com: $5.98 the first year in our cart, then $18.48 a year, plus a $0.20 ICANN fee. The free domain offer did not include .com in our test.
Is there a Namecheap hosting renewal promo code?
We did not find an official Namecheap promo code for hosting renewals, and Namecheap says its hosting discount does not apply to renewals. Be careful with coupon sites that promise renewal codes; check the total in your Namecheap account before you trust one. The reliable ways to pay less are below.
4 ways to pay less on Namecheap hosting
- Take the 2-year term at the start. Stellar is $1.88 a month on 2 years, so your first renewal comes a year later.
- Stay on Stellar if 3 websites are enough. It is the plan whose renewal we confirmed ($55.88 a year), and it is one of the lowest renewals we have seen on shared hosting.
- Check the renewal line before you pay. For Stellar Plus and Stellar Business the renewal is only shown in the cart, so read it there.
- Compare the 4-year total, not the first month. Use our hosting cost calculator or the Hostinger vs Namecheap comparison.
🔁 Need unlimited websites?
Hostinger Unlimited was $120.53 for 48 months with code LEARN2EARN (our cart, November 7, 2026), with no renewal for four years. It renews at $16.99 a month after that.
Namecheap vs other hosts after renewal
| Host and plan | First year | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Namecheap Stellar | $26.88 | $55.88/yr |
| Hostinger Premium (12 months) | $23.88 | $10.99/mo |
| FastComet Starter | $23.88 | $119.40/yr |
| Domain.com Starter | $35.88 | $105.99/yr |
One-year terms, US dollars before tax, checked November 7–10, 2026. Full details in our Namecheap hosting review and the real cost of cheap hosting over 4 years.
FAQ
How much is Namecheap hosting renewal?
Stellar renewed at $55.88 a year in our cart (about $4.66 a month). Namecheap does not show the renewal of Stellar Plus or Stellar Business before checkout.
Does the Namecheap hosting discount apply to renewals?
No. Namecheap's shared hosting page says the discount offer does not apply to renewals.
Is there a Namecheap hosting renewal coupon?
We did not find an official one. Taking the 2-year term at the start is the reliable way to delay the renewal price.
How do I renew Namecheap hosting?
From your Namecheap account dashboard, where your hosting subscription shows its renewal date and price. Turn on auto-renew or renew manually before the expiry date to avoid downtime.
Is Namecheap cheaper than Hostinger?
For one or two years on yearly billing, often yes (Stellar renews at $55.88 a year). For unlimited websites over four years, Hostinger Unlimited with LEARN2EARN was cheaper (about $121).
Sources: namecheap.com/hosting/shared (November 9–10, 2026), our real Namecheap cart (October 22, 2026), hostinger.com pricing and cart (November 7, 2026).
