Wired's August 2026 Promo Code Roundup: Up to 76% Off Squarespace and HostGator

For Squarespace, the code WIRED10 gives first-time users 10% off any website or domain plan and a two-week free trial. The report also says choosing an annual plan instead of monthly billing can save up to 36%, with yearly discounts reaching as much as $1,520 on higher tiers. The Core plan, for example, costs $23 per month billed annually at $276, saving over $84 a year.

Students can get 50% off Squarespace annual plans by verifying their status through Student Beans. Wired notes that each student is allowed only one code every 12 months. Separately, the Squarespace Circle program offers tiered perks: free members receive 10% off new annual subscriptions and three-month extended trials, gold members receive 20% off and a six-month trial, and platinum members receive 25% off and a one-year trial. Circle members can also earn up to 40% off through referrals.

For HostGator, Wired highlights a 70% discount on the Baby plan with code SNAPPY, based on 36-month billing. The Business plan is 76% off at $5.25 per month for 36 months and includes 50 websites, 50GB of SSD storage, free domain for the first year, and managed WordPress updates. The top-tier Pro plan is 53% off, at $14 per month for 36 months, offering 100 websites, 100GB of SSD storage, and advanced security and caching. The Pro discount does not require a coupon code.

HostGator also offers domain registration from $0.99, with a free domain for the first year when bundled with a hosting plan. VPS hosting plans are discounted by up to 36%, and the report mentions 55% off NVMe plans. A branded email service is available as well.