Liquid Web Wins Best DDoS Protection Hosting Award in HostingAdvice's 2025 Web Developer Choice Awards

Developer-voted recognition reaffirms Liquid Web's leadership in secure, high-performance hosting solutions trusted by growing businesses.

ATLANTA, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Liquid Web, part of CloudOne Digital and a leader in high-performance hosting for growing businesses and enterprise teams, today announced it has been named Best DDoS Protection Hosting Provider in the inaugural 2025 Web Developer Choice Awards from HostingAdvice.

This first-of-its-kind award program is driven entirely by the voices of the developer community, with 1,000 web developers casting their votes. Unlike traditional industry honors decided by analysts or editorial panels, the Web Developer Choice Awards showcase authentic, real-world performance and the trust hosting providers earn from the professionals who depend on them every day.

Liquid Web secured the top spot thanks to its multi-layered, always-on defenses, including real-time monitoring and traffic protection that are built directly into its hosting infrastructure, not added on through third-party tools.

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Escalating Cyber Threats Demand Stronger Defenses

Attack velocity is surging. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to launch faster, smarter, and more frequent attacks than ever.

• DDoS volume is exploding. Cloudflare blocked 20+ million DDoS attacks in Q1 2025, a 358% YoY increase.
• Business impact is severe. DDoS incidents can cripple sites, halt transactions, and erode customer trust.
• The costs add up quickly:
  • Average cost per attack: $200,000–$500,000 (Zayo, Imperva)
  • Estimated losses: up to $6,000 per minute of downtime (Radware)

One thing is clear: these attacks carry a steep price tag, and for organizations of every size, robust protection is no longer optional, it is essential. Organizations of every size need hosting that's secure by design, with proactive, built-in defenses at the infrastructure level.

Celebrating Excellence in Security

As cyber threats continue to evolve, accelerated by AI-driven attacks, robust, reliable protection has never been more critical. Liquid Web earned the top spot for Best DDoS Protection Hosting thanks to its layered, enterprise-grade defenses against increasingly complex threats.

Following their Best Dedicated Hosting Provider for 2025 win from HostingAdvice, this new recognition reiterates Liquid Web's commitment to safeguarding its customers' digital presence in an era of escalating cyber threats.

"It's an honor to receive the Best DDoS Protection Hosting award, and even more meaningful knowing it's handpicked by developers who rely on us every day," says Ryan MacDonald, Chief Technology Officer at Liquid Web.

"At Liquid Web, we relentlessly innovate to stay ahead of evolving threats. Our goal is to deliver peace of mind and resilience, letting customers focus on growth while we protect their digital presence."

Built-In Protection That Stands Apart

Unlike providers that rely on third-party add-ons, Liquid Web's DDoS protection is built directly into its infrastructure for maximum reliability. Key features include:

• Always-On Defense: Layered protection with real-time monitoring and traffic scrubbing.
• High-Capacity Mitigation: Defense against Layer 4 attacks up to 10 Gbps with advanced plans.
• Flexible Options: Tiered protection levels allow developers to choose coverage that matches their risk exposure.

This integrated approach ensures that customers benefit from seamless, enterprise-grade security and server protection services that don't compromise performance.

Developer-Trusted, Industry-Recognized

Liquid Web's recognition in HostingAdvice's Web Developer Choice Awards highlights both its technical excellence and the trust it has earned within the developer community. HostingAdvice conducted a rigorous verification process, ensuring authenticity in voting and reflecting genuine satisfaction from real-world users.

For developers and businesses that prioritize security, reliability, and scalability, this recognition reinforces Liquid Web as the trusted partner for hosting solutions that protect digital infrastructure and empower growth with robust server protection services.

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About Liquid Web

As part of CloudOne Digital, Liquid Web delivers reliable, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure tailored to the needs of small businesses, regulated digital enterprises, performance-centric teams, and enterprise backbone institutions. With more than 25 years of proven success, we power mission-critical websites, ecommerce stores, and applications with premium hosting and hands-on support.

Trusted by nearly 200,000 customers worldwide, Liquid Web's global presence and exceptional service make us a partner businesses rely on. Our expert team is available 24/7/365 to ensure performance and peace of mind. Most recently named Best Dedicated Hosting Provider for 2025 by HostAdvice, Liquid Web continues to lead through innovation, trust, and unwavering customer commitment.

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