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In this work, we report the effect of support composition on the properties of MoS₂ impregnated in sol–gel ZrO₂–TiO₂ mixed oxides as dibenzothiophene hydrodesulfurization catalyst. The supports calcined at 500°C were characterized by N₂ physisorption and X-ray diffraction (electronic radial distribution function). The oxidic impregnated materials (2.8 Mo atoms/nm²) were sulfided at 400°C under a H₂S/H₂ stream. The sample impregnated on the equimolar support showed the highest activity per mass of catalysts whereas the one with TiO₂ carrier was superior in a per mass of Mo basis. Marked differences in products selectivity were observed by TiO₂ addition in the supports. The hydrodesulfurization route to partially hydrogenated compounds was favored over the mixed oxides-supported catalysts meanwhile the direct desulfurization (to biphenyl) was promoted on the ZrO₂-supported solid. It is suggested that …