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Our pick for most people is SiteGround — the fastest, best-supported WordPress host we tested. Below are our top five, ranked, followed by a side-by-side table, what to look for, and answers to common questions. You can also compare every host side by side or take the 60-second quiz.

The best WordPress hosting, ranked

Chosen on real test scores, speed, WordPress features, support and value.

1Best overallOur score 9.8

SiteGround is our top WordPress pick. It pairs genuinely fast servers with WordPress-specific tooling, free CDN and SSL, daily backups and the best support team we tested.

  • WordPress auto-updates & SuperCacher
  • Free CDN, SSL & daily backups
  • Award-winning 24/7 support
  • Free WordPress migration plugin
  • Storage capped on the entry plan
  • Renewal prices rise after year one
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)
2Best for speed & developersOur score 9.7

A2 Hosting is built for speed and control. Its Turbo plans run on LiteSpeed with up to 20x faster caching, plus SSH, staging and unlimited resources — a favourite for developers and growing sites.

  • LiteSpeed Turbo caching
  • Free & fast site migration
  • Unlimited storage and bandwidth
  • Anytime money-back guarantee
  • Turbo speed only on higher tiers
  • Plan line-up can be confusing
$3.92/mo 51% off (reg $7.68)
3Best cheap optionOur score 9.5

Hostinger delivers the best value in WordPress hosting. Plans start from under a dollar a month, yet you still get fast response times, free SSL, daily backups and a beginner-friendly custom panel.

  • Market-leading low price
  • Fast server response times
  • Free SSL and regular backups
  • Beginner-friendly hPanel
  • No free migration on entry plan
  • Lowest price needs a long term
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)
4Best for beginnersOur score 9.1

Bluehost is officially recommended by WordPress.org and makes launching your first site effortless, with one-click install, a free domain and round-the-clock phone and chat support.

  • Officially WordPress.org-recommended
  • 1-click WordPress install
  • Free domain for year one
  • 24/7 phone and chat support
  • Slower than our top picks in testing
  • Upsells during checkout
$2.95/mo 64% off (reg $7.99)
5Best managed valueOur score 8.2

DreamHost is the other WordPress.org-recommended host. It offers managed WordPress (DreamPress) plus an industry-leading 97-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it risk-free.

  • WordPress.org-recommended
  • Managed DreamPress option
  • 97-day money-back guarantee
  • Free domain, SSL and privacy
  • No 24/7 phone support
  • Custom panel has a learning curve
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)

WordPress hosting compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
SiteGround9.8$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day
A2 Hosting9.7$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
Hostinger9.5$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day
Bluehost9.1$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
DreamHost8.2$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day

What to look for in WordPress hosting

The five things that actually matter when you choose.

WordPress hosting FAQ

What is WordPress hosting?
WordPress hosting is web hosting configured and optimised for WordPress, with one-click installs, automatic updates, caching and WordPress-aware support. It can be shared, cloud or fully managed.
Do I need managed WordPress hosting?
Not always. Managed hosting handles updates, backups and security for you and suits busy or business sites. If you are starting out or on a budget, optimised shared WordPress hosting like SiteGround or Hostinger is plenty.
How much does WordPress hosting cost?
Entry plans run from around $0.80 to $5 per month on an introductory term, rising at renewal. Fully managed WordPress hosting typically starts higher, around $10 to $30 per month.
Which is the fastest WordPress host?
In our testing Hostinger and SiteGround returned the quickest response times among mainstream hosts, while A2 Hosting’s LiteSpeed Turbo plans are built specifically for speed.
Is cheap WordPress hosting any good?
Yes, if you choose well. Hostinger shows you can get fast, reliable WordPress hosting cheaply. Just check the renewal price and that SSL, backups and support are included.
Can I migrate my WordPress site for free?
Most of our top picks include free WordPress migration, including SiteGround, A2 Hosting, Bluehost and DreamHost. Hostinger offers it on higher plans.

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