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WordPress.com
Managed WordPress hosting with plugins, themes, and full CMS control.
4.6· 14,987 reviews· via CapterraFounded 2005 · San Francisco, CA
What is WordPress.com?
WordPress.com is a managed hosting and website-building service run by Automattic, built on the open-source WordPress software. It lets users launch blogs, sites, and stores without managing their own servers.
Best known for: Managed hosting for WordPress sites and blogs
Key features
- Managed WordPress hosting
- Website and blog builder
- Themes and templates
- Plugin support on higher tiers
- Custom domains
- Built-in SEO and analytics
Who WordPress.com is best for
- Bloggers and publishers who want the WordPress ecosystem, managed
- Sites that may need custom plugins and themes as they grow
- Owners who want to avoid self-hosting and server maintenance
Ideal team: Content teams, bloggers, and SMBs of 1–50 who want WordPress flexibility without managing their own hosting.
WordPress.com pricing
Personal
$4/flat / mo
- Custom domain (1 yr free)
- Ad-free
- Email support
Popular
Premium
$8/flat / mo
- Premium themes
- Live chat support
- Site monetization
Business
$25/flat / mo
- Install plugins & themes
- SFTP & database access
- Staging site
Commerce
$45/flat / mo
- Full ecommerce (WooCommerce)
- Premium extensions
- Unlimited products
Costs to watch before you commit
- Custom plugins and themes only unlock on the Business plan and above.
- Advertised low prices require annual prepay — monthly billing is roughly double.
- Domain renews at market rate after the first free year.
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