Hostinger Horizons in Review: What Can the AI-Powered No-Code Builder Do?

Creating a web app without writing a single line of code? That's exactly what Horizon, Hostinger's new AI-powered No-Code Builder, promises. The provider, known primarily for its web hosting offerings, is venturing into the No-Code market with this tool. The goal is to provide you with a simple and efficient way to develop applications directly in the browser. Here you will find out how well the tool works in practice and what possibilities it offers you.

Overview: What is Hostinger Horizons?

Building a web app without programming – that's what Hostinger Horizons aims to enable. The web hoster relies on a combination of a No-Code Editor and AI-powered development support, which is intended to provide a quick entry into app development for beginners and small teams. Unlike traditional homepage builders, Horizons is not only aimed at website owners but specifically targets the development of functional web applications – including backend logic, database integration, and user management.

In the rapidly growing market for No-Code tools, Horizons positions itself as a streamlined all-in-one solution: App building, hosting, domain management, and publishing all take place through a central interface. The AI component is an integral part of the workflow. You input in natural language what you need – such as a time booking tool or a to-do list – and Horizons automatically generates the appropriate app framework, including the user interface and data model.

The target audience primarily includes founders, solopreneurs, startups, and agencies looking to set up digital products without a development team. The interface is clearly structured, making it easy to get started – no prior knowledge of HTML, CSS, or JavaScript is required. The integration with Hostinger's existing hosting offering also makes it particularly attractive for users seeking a complete solution from a single provider.

Hostinger Horizons in Practice

To test the functionality and user-friendliness of Hostinger Horizons in a practical way, we will implement a simple, interactive web application: a wheel of fortune / lottery wheel. The app should be created entirely without programming knowledge – using only the provided features and the AI support of the editor. The goal is to determine how intuitively a specific project can be implemented, what possibilities the toolkit offers, and where any limitations may become visible.

Step 1: Accessing Horizons Interface

Access to Hostinger Horizons is directly through the provider's website. Here, you are greeted by a clearly designed homepage focused on simplicity and AI-driven interaction. The central question is: "What would you like to create?", followed by a text input field for your idea.

Instead of a traditional menu, you don't navigate through technical options here – you give your application its purpose directly through voice input. This is where the true No-Code approach begins: You type in a prompt describing your project – in our case, for example:

Create a web app with an animated giveaway wheel that is started by a click. The giveaway wheel should spin after starting and randomly stop at one of 6 to 12 fields. Each field has a different label such as "Win", "Thank you", "Not this time", "Next chance", "Consolation round", "Lucky you". After spinning, the result should be displayed (e.g. as a pop-up or text field below the wheel). If the "Win" or "Thank you" field appears, a short thank you message or congratulations should also be displayed. The app should be simple, mobile-friendly, and usable without registration.

Tip: The more detailed and meaningful your prompt is formulated, the more precise the result will be.

Step 2: Automatic Implementation by AI

After the prompt has been submitted, Hostinger Horizons automatically switches to the editor mode. The screen is divided into two areas: on the left, your entered prompt remains visible, on the right, the AI starts implementing the application directly. While the message "Web app is being created..." appears, Horizons generates the necessary code in the background and prepares the app's interface.

The development environment looks tidy and focused. Unlike traditional no-code tools where components are manually clicked together, Horizons here takes on the majority of the work. The generated code remains visible in the background but can also be adjusted or traced if needed – ideal for users who want to delve a bit deeper.

Especially practical: The editor does not work with a rigid modular system but creates an individual application based on our description with structured gameplay logic, layout specifications, and responsive design.

Step 3: Initial Designs and Live Preview

After a short wait, Horizons presents the first working draft of the web app – in this case, a playable "Wheel of Fortune" application.

The created web app displays an animated giveaway wheel with seven colour-coded segments and a clear user interface. Above the wheel is the inviting title "Welcome to the Wheel of Fortune!", while a button labelled "Spin the wheel" initiates the spinning. The wheel stops randomly at a segment after the animation, marked by a red arrow. The implementation is clear and serves as a good foundation for an interactive giveaway or playful activity, but can still be expanded with custom text, prize announcements, or additional fields.

Now the app can be tested directly and further customised as needed – all without manual coding.

We have a few details to change with the following prompt:

Expand the app as follows: Display text in the segments: Each field of the wheel of fortune should be labelled, e.g. with "Win", "Not this time", "Free play", "Voucher", etc. Result display below the wheel: After the wheel stops, the drawn term (e.g. "Congratulations, you've won!") should be automatically displayed below or in a pop-up. Counter or history: Display how many times the wheel has been spun, or a history of the recent results.

That works great – minor changes have been implemented perfectly. Now we are curious to see how well the editor handles more complex customisations.

We want to "Add a clicking sound during spinning and a cheering sound for a win to enhance the user experience."

The AI has integrated the corresponding code for a clicking sound during spinning and a cheering sound for a win. However, since the AI does not have access to external audio files, placeholders for the sound URLs have been inserted. Users need to upload their own sound files (e.g. .mp3 or .wav) and replace the URLs at the designated locations in the code for the effects to work.

We want to "Have some fields (e.g. "Blank") land more frequently than others ("Win") to enable more realistic prize distributions."

The AI has expanded the wheel of fortune so that the winning chances can be weighted – certain fields like "Blank" will appear more frequently than rare fields like "Win". For this, the app structure has been revised by moving the main logic into a separate code block and adjusting the segment selection based on the weightings. Users can directly modify the probabilities in the file App.jsx – the higher the value, the more likely the segment will be hit.

More complex changes such as weighted odds or custom sound effects typically require manual intervention in the code. While Hostinger Horizons' AI editor provides a good foundation for simple web apps, automation reaches its limits with advanced features – technical adjustments directly in the source code are necessary.

The AI logic could certainly be further refined, but for an initial test run, the current implementation already provides a solid foundation.

Step 4: Publishing the App

Upon completing the development, the web app can be published directly from the editor – without additional configuration or external hosting. In the test, a dialog box appears with the message "Publishing successful." The application is automatically deployed under a free subdomain.

In addition, Horizons offers the option to purchase a custom domain or link an existing one. The finished app can also be shared directly on social networks or opened as a preview using the displayed buttons. Alternatively, the generated code can be downloaded and published with another hosting provider.

This fully integrates the entire creation and publishing process within one platform – from the initial idea to the publicly accessible web app.

Conclusion: What can Hostinger Horizons do and who is it suitable for?

The test reveals that Hostinger Horizons is clearly aimed at beginners who want to quickly create a functional web app without technical knowledge. The interface is consistently intuitive, making it easy to get started in just a few minutes – even without any programming skills. The direct publication on the internet is particularly convenient, either under an automatically generated subdomain or with a custom domain.

In testing, Horizons impresses with its easy handling, clear user guidance, and AI-assisted construction process. The ability to define entire applications using natural language has been exciting in practical use – and the implementation of the sample app "Wheel of Fortune" worked largely smoothly. For simple gimmicks, prototypes, or small applications, the tool is ideal – both for experimentation and for serious initial use.

How Horizons performs with more complex applications cannot be conclusively assessed based on this initial test. Another practical test with multi-page app structures, user management, or interface integration would be sensible. However, it is already evident that for more elaborate functions – such as in our case with custom win probabilities or sound effects – manual intervention in the code is often necessary to implement the desired adjustments precisely.

For agencies and experienced developers, Horizons is currently only of limited interest. While the code can be exported and theoretically extended, the focus is clearly on simplicity and automation, not on technical deep control. However, for creating quick prototypes or visually realising client ideas, this is an uncomplicated tool.

Outlook: Horizons has noticeable potential – especially through the close integration of AI, hosting, and intuitive operation. In the future, features such as database integration, API connection, or complex user roles could also make the tool attractive for more ambitious projects. Already, it is an exciting entry into the world of AI-based no-code development.

Our article is based on our own experiences and research, as well as information from external sources.

Sources & further links on the topic:
https://www.hostinger.com/de/horizons 

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