Managed hosting platform for WordPress, offering a simplified experience with built-in hosting, security, and updates. Different from self-hosted WordPress.org.
Our take
WordPress.com offers the power of WordPress without the server management headaches, but the trade-offs are real. The free tier is heavily limited and plastered with ads. Plugin access — the core reason people choose WordPress — is locked behind the $25/month Creator plan. Below that tier, you're using a stripped-down version that competes poorly with Wix or Squarespace. At the Creator tier and above, you get the full WordPress experience with managed hosting, which is genuinely convenient. Best for users who specifically want WordPress but don't want to manage their own hosting, and are willing to pay $25+/month for the privilege.
Pricing
Free
Free- • WordPress.com subdomain
- • 1GB storage
- • Basic features
Starter
$4/mo- • Custom domain
- • 6GB storage
- • Remove ads
Explorer
$8/mo- • Premium themes
- • 13GB storage
- • WordAds
Creator
$25/mo- • 50GB storage
- • SFTP/SSH
- • Plugins
- • E-commerce
Entrepreneur
$45/mo- • 50GB storage
- • Advanced e-commerce
- • Priority support
Pricing verified 2026-03-17
Ratings
Overall score: 74/100 (composite of the above ratings)
Features
core
ecommerce
advanced
integrations
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Founded: 2005
HQ: San Francisco, CA
Company size: 1,000+
Last updated: 2026-03-17