Neocities

Free static website hosting with an in-browser editor, in the spirit of the old personal web.

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About Neocities

Neocities is a static web host that revives the idea of GeoCities-style personal websites. Anyone can sign up and get a free site with an in-browser HTML editor, file manager and a profile in a community where users follow and comment on each other's sites. It is popular with hobbyists, artists, students learning HTML and people building retro or indie personal pages, and it never shows ads. Developers can upload with a CLI, WebDAV or the API, so it also works with static site generators. The free plan includes storage and monthly bandwidth suitable for personal sites, while the Supporter plan, a small monthly payment, adds much more storage and bandwidth, custom domains and WebDAV access, and helps fund the service. Sites are static only, with no server-side code or databases, and some file types are restricted on free accounts. It is a community project more than a business tool.

Best for: Hobbyists and learners who want a free, ad-free personal website with a community.

What works

Free and ad-free
In-browser editor makes it easy to start
Friendly community of personal sites

Why people leave

Static only, with no server-side code
Custom domains need the paid plan
Some file types restricted on free accounts

Top Neocities alternatives

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1
GitHub Pages
Free static hosting with custom domains, if you are comfortable with Git.
66.5
2
Surge
Publish a static folder from the command line for free.
62.6
3
Netlify
More developer features such as forms and previews on a free plan.
59.6
4
Cloudflare Workers
Free static hosting with custom domains and unlimited bandwidth.
57.2

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Neocities: common questions

Is Neocities free?

Neocities has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Neocities open source?

No, Neocities is not open source.

What platforms does Neocities run on?

Neocities is available for Web.

What are the best alternatives to Neocities?

The highest-ranked Neocities alternatives right now are GitHub Pages, Surge and Netlify. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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