Blacknight review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Blacknight suits small businesses that want hosting, a site builder and a store from the same provider, with an Irish base and data centres in Carlow and Dublin. Shared hosting starts at €4.99 on an introductory term of 24 to 36, and its web hosting plans carry a 30 money-back period.
Key facts
- Best for
- Irish small businesses wanting hosting, a site builder and a store under the same roof.
- Intro price
- €4.99 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Hosting types
- Shared web hosting, Managed WordPress hosting, Cloud VPS hosting, Dedicated servers, Colocation (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 30 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Websites allowed
- 1-15 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Features
- Free-SSL, Backups, Email (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Data centres
- Carlow, Dublin (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Intro price term (months)
- 24 to 36 months (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Ireland (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Beginners, Small business, Enterprise
- Official website
- blacknight.com
Website builders
- Price from
- €8 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- E-commerce plan price
- €9.99 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Builder type
- Site, Store (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Ireland (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Beginners, Small business, Enterprise
Domain registrars
- Domain endings
- 400 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 30 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Ireland (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Beginners, Small business, Enterprise
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- WikidataLinkedInXfacebook.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Web hosting opens at €4.99 with a 30 money-back period, the same 30 most brands in the ranking offer.
- Hosting spans shared web hosting, managed WordPress hosting and cloud VPS hosting, so a shared plan and a dedicated server come from the same supplier.
- Shared plans bundle free ssl, backups and email in the base price, trimming add-on cost for a new site.
- Support runs through email, chat and phone, which covers more than email alone.
Cons
- The site and store builder has no free plan, so building starts at €8.
- Shared plans cover 1-15 websites, so a portfolio of client sites pushes you to a bigger plan.
- Data centres are Carlow and Dublin, so sites aimed at visitors far from Ireland can load more slowly.
Who it suits
- Small businesses in Ireland that want hosting, a site and a store on the same account.
- Shop owners who need a hosted store alongside a brochure site.
- Beginners and enterprises alike, since the stated audience is beginners, small business and enterprise.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a free tier: Render's intro price is $0.
- Readers comparing a non-euro market: Hosting.cl lists an intro price of CLP 159,900.
- Shoppers weighing Southern African pricing: Afrihost's intro price is ZAR 84.
What you get free
There is no free plan here, so every hosting and builder product is paid. The closest thing to a safety net is the 30 money-back period on web hosting, which matches the 30 most brands in the ranking offer. The period is the main way to try a plan before you commit.
Core features
Hosting spans shared web hosting, managed WordPress hosting and cloud VPS hosting, so a brochure site and a dedicated box come from the same account. Shared plans cover 1-15 websites and bundle free ssl, backups and email in the base price. Servers run from Carlow and Dublin, and the site and store builders sit on the same account as hosting, all run by Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Blacknight cost at the start?+
Shared web hosting starts at €4.99 on an introductory term of 24 to 36. The site builder adds from €8 and the store builder from €9.99, so treat these as entry prices and read the renewal invoice before committing to a term.
Is there a free plan?+
No. The site and store builder has no free plan, and the site builder starts at €8. If a free starting point matters more than hosting bundled into the same account, Render's intro price is $0.
What if I want my money back?+
Web hosting carries a 30 money-back period, close to the 30 median in the ranking. It sits with the web hosting plans, so read the terms before moving a live site across.
Which hosting types are on offer?+
The range covers shared web hosting, managed WordPress hosting and cloud VPS hosting, so a small shared plan, managed WordPress hosting and a dedicated machine all come from the same supplier. Shared plans hold 1-15 websites, which is where most small sites start.
Where are the servers?+
Data centres are Carlow and Dublin and the provider is based in Ireland, so sites aimed at European visitors sit close to the infrastructure. A business selling mainly outside Europe may want to check latency before settling on a plan.
How do I reach support?+
Support runs through email, chat and phone, which covers email, chat, phone and a help centre. The service is run by Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd, a named company based in Ireland, so the provider behind the plans is clear.
Who is Blacknight aimed at?+
The stated audience is beginners, small business and enterprise, so beginners, small businesses and enterprises are all named. Support on email, chat and phone suits people who want help, while dedicated servers cover larger workloads.
Sources
- blacknight.com/about-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Data centres, Headquarters
“Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd (Blacknight) specialises in serving the hosting and co-location needs of business, both large and small.”
- blacknight.com/domain-extensions checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Domain endings
“Choose from over 400 Domain Name Extensions”
- blacknight.com/hosting checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Hosting types
“Shared web hosting, cloud hosting, dedicated servers, colocation and WordPress hosting”
- blacknight.com/legal/terms checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“The terms "we", "us" or "our" shall refer to Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd”
- blacknight.com/shopbuilder checked September 26, 2026
Backs: E-commerce plan price, Free plan
“Starter: EUR 9.99/mo per month, excludes VAT”
- blacknight.com/sitebuilder checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Builder type, Price from
“add content blocks: text, images, videos, bookings, or even an online store”
- blacknight.com/web-hosting checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Intro price, Intro price term (months), Money-back period, Support channels, Websites allowed
“Free SSL (LetsEncrypt); Secure Backups from EUR 1.99 p/m; Titan Email, mailboxes from 10GB - 50GB storage”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Renewal price.
Blacknight
Irish small businesses wanting hosting, a site builder and a store under the same roof.