History of FLHL
The story behind FLHL — from a side project to a community-driven hosting directory.
What is FLHL?
FLHL (Free Low / New / Bad Hosts List) is an additional list for hosts who have been declined by the main FMHL (Free Minecraft Host List). At the moment it is only for Minecraft hosts.
Why it started
FMHL had strict listing rules. If a hosting provider didn't meet their minimum specs — 2 GB RAM, 5 GB disk, a decent processor — or had too many limitations, it couldn't be listed. Many hosts were turned away for reasons that didn't necessarily mean they were bad — just not "good enough" for FMHL's standards.
WhiTeik24 saw this gap. In January 2025, he started FLHL as a place where these rejected hosts could still be reviewed and rated. The idea was simple: if FMHL won't list it, FLHL will.
How hosts are sorted
FLHL sorts hosts into three categories based on their quality and age:
- Low — Doesn't meet minimum specs (2 GB RAM, 5 GB disk), has a terrible processor, or too many limitations.
- New — Hostings less than 3 months old. Too early to judge long-term reliability.
- Bad — Active scams, providers that steal data, or hosts with overwhelmingly negative community reports.
Growth
What started as a text reference grew into a full website. Community contributors like quanglocle24 and Shadow Gaming helped review hosts, update specs, and document scams. The list expanded to 32 hosting providers with detailed specs, community ratings, and scam warnings.
Retirement
By June 2026, FLHL had become a trusted resource with 19 versioned snapshots preserved in its archive. The project was retired on 19 June 2026. Its successor TrustHost continues the mission of transparent, community-driven hosting reviews.
Timeline
Want to see every version of FLHL? Visit the Archive to browse all 19 snapshots.