LiteSpeed Web Hosting in Dublin. Faster WordPress, same DirectAdmin.
Lumen
- 50GB SSD storage
- 250GB monthly transfer
- 50 hosted domains
- 1GB RAM, CPU 2 Cores
- WordPress and 400+ apps via Softaculous
- 24/7 livechat support
Photon
- 100GB SSD storage
- 500GB monthly transfer
- 100 hosted domains
- 2GB RAM, CPU 3 Cores
- WordPress and 400+ apps via Softaculous
- 24/7 livechat support
Warp
- 200GB SSD storage
- 1TB monthly transfer
- 150 hosted domains
- 4GB RAM, CPU 4 Cores
- WordPress and 400+ apps via Softaculous
- 24/7 livechat support
What is LiteSpeed, and why does it beat a normal Apache server?
LiteSpeed Web Server is a drop-in replacement for Apache. Same DirectAdmin control panel, same file layout, same PHP versions. Under the bonnet it serves pages faster, uses less RAM, and stays up when traffic spikes hit.
Up to 5x faster PHP
LiteSpeed's LSAPI serves PHP faster than mod_php or PHP-FPM on Apache. Real-world WordPress sites often see page-generation time drop by 60-80%.
LSCache for WordPress
Free LSCache plugin delivers full-page cache, ESI, and object cache at the server level. No third-party CDN required for a fast site.
HTTP/3 and QUIC built in
Faster page loads over lossy mobile networks. No Nginx front-end to configure. It just works out of the box.
Handles traffic spikes
Event-driven architecture handles thousands of concurrent connections with a fraction of the RAM Apache needs. Fewer 502s during launch days.
Built-in mod_security
OWASP ruleset enforced at the web-server level. Bad requests are blocked before they hit PHP.
Same DirectAdmin panel
Nothing to relearn. Files, email, SSL, databases, one-click installers all work the way you know. LiteSpeed is the engine, DirectAdmin is the dashboard.
Why Irish businesses stay with WebWorld
Since 1998 we’ve grown up with the Irish web. Here’s why customers stay.
Real Irish support
Our team is in Dublin. Chat with the same people who run the servers, day or night.
Your data stays in Ireland
Both data centres are Dublin-based. DC1 South City Business Centre, DC2 Whitestown Industrial Estate. ISO 27001 certified.
Our own network
WebWorld owns AS30900 and peers at INEX, the Irish internet exchange. Less hop distance, better latency for Irish visitors.
Free web site transfer service
Our Dublin team moves your site, tests it, then switches DNS only when you're happy. Most moves finish within 24 hours.
Compare all three plans
Full spec for each shared hosting plan. Prices excl. VAT.
| Lumen Starter | Photon Most popular | Warp Busy sites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly (excl. VAT) | €14.95 | €19.95 | €24.95 |
| Annual (excl. VAT) | €164.45 | €219.45 | €274.45 |
| SSD storage | 50GB | 100GB | 200GB |
| Monthly transfer | 250GB | 500GB | 1TB |
| Hosted domains | 50 | 100 | 150 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1GB | 2GB | 4GB |
| CPU cores | 2 Cores | 3 Cores | 4 Cores |
| Inodes | 200 000 | 300 000 | 400 000 |
| Free SSL (Let's Encrypt) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free website migration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24/7 livechat support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optional daily backups (€2.50/mo) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| IPv4 / IPv6 support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PHP 5.3 - PHP 8.3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Softaculous (WordPress + 400 apps) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Control Panel | DirectAdmin + LiteSpeed | DirectAdmin + LiteSpeed | DirectAdmin + LiteSpeed |
| Get Lumen | Get Photon | Get Warp |
Hosting questions
Where is WebWorld hosting based?
In our own two Dublin data centres: DC1 at South City Business Centre, Tallaght, and DC2 at Whitestown Industrial Estate. Both are ISO 27001 certified. Your site and email stay in Ireland. We run our own AS30900 network and peer at INEX.
Is Irish hosting better for GDPR?
If your customers are in Ireland or the EU, yes. The simplest path is a host that stores the site in Ireland under Irish/EU law. We don’t send shared-hosting data to the US or to a reseller’s foreign DC. You remain the data controller for what you put on the site; we secure the platform.
Can you move my website from another host for free?
Yes. Buy Lumen, Photon or Warp, then send us the current login. The Dublin team copies the files, database and email, you preview the copy, and we only change DNS when you say so. Most WordPress moves finish within a working day. Move my site.
Which plan should I buy?
Do you offer WordPress hosting in Ireland?
Yes. Every plan includes Softaculous in DirectAdmin. Install WordPress (or Joomla, PrestaShop, and 400+ other apps) in a few clicks. Free Let’s Encrypt SSL and PHP 8.x are set up for you. If the site already exists, we move it for free.
Is this cPanel? What is DirectAdmin?
You get DirectAdmin, with LiteSpeed Web Server for faster PHP delivery. Same files, email, DNS, SSL, databases, one-click apps.
Do prices include VAT?
No. Figures on this page exclude VAT. Irish customers pay VAT at checkout. EU businesses can enter a valid VAT number.
Do you back my site up?
Manual backups in DirectAdmin are included. Automatic daily backups are an add-on at €2.50/mo per site, on at checkout or later. We do not claim daily backups in the base price.
Can I register a .ie domain with hosting?
Yes. We are an accredited .ie registrar. Register or transfer the domain when you buy the plan and we point DNS and email for you. Search for a domain.
Why not use a cheap UK or EU host?
Those plans often sit in the UK or Netherlands, jump in price at renewal, and put support in another timezone. You pay a bit more here for Irish IPs, Dublin latency, a phone in Dublin (01 495 1112), and data that does not leave the country.
How do I get help?
Live chat on this site, a ticket from DirectAdmin, or call +353 1 495 1112 in Irish office hours. The people who answer are in Dublin.
What if I cancel?
Your hosting is activated instantly – your login details arrive by email in minutes. Monthly plans end at the next month. Annual plans end at the year. Export a full backup from DirectAdmin at any time. We do not offer a 30-day money-back on shared hosting.