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Best WordPress Hosting for Blogs

Our pick of the best WordPress Hosting for Blogs, tested and ranked. See pricing, specs, what to look for and answers to common questions below.

Our top WordPress pick is Bluehost — officially recommended by WordPress.org with one-click installs and a free domain that gets a blog live fast. Below are our top five, ranked, with a side-by-side table, what to look for, and answers to common questions. See our full best hosting for blogs guide or take the 60-second quiz.

What to look for in WordPress blog hosting

The five things a WordPress blog needs.

The best WordPress blog hosting, ranked

Chosen on WordPress speed, updates, support and value.

1Official pickOur score 9.5

Bluehost is a WordPress.org recommended host with one-click installs, a free domain and guided setup, the easiest way to start a WordPress blog.

  • WordPress.org recommended
  • One-click install and free domain
  • Beginner-friendly tools
  • Entry storage limits
  • Upsells at checkout
$2.95/mo 64% off (reg $7.99)
2Best managedOur score 9.4

SiteGround pairs WordPress caching, one-click staging and automatic updates with strong support, so a blog stays fast and current with little effort.

  • WordPress caching and staging
  • Automatic updates and backups
  • Award-winning 24/7 support
  • Storage capped on entry plan
  • Renewal prices rise
$3.95/mo 67% off (reg $11.95)
3Value managedOur score 9.2

DreamHost is also WordPress.org recommended, with managed WordPress plans, automatic updates and a long money-back window at a fair price.

  • WordPress.org recommended
  • Automatic updates and backups
  • 97-day money-back guarantee
  • No phone support
  • Fewer premium tools
$2.59/mo 47% off (reg $5.50)
4Fastest WordPressOur score 9.1

A2 Hosting Turbo servers with LiteSpeed cache keep a WordPress blog quick, with free migration to move an existing site across.

  • Turbo speed and LiteSpeed cache
  • Free WordPress migration
  • Anytime money-back guarantee
  • Turbo needs higher plan
  • Dashboard feels dated
$3.92/mo 51% off (reg $7.68)
5Cheapest WordPressOur score 9.0

Hostinger runs WordPress well on low-cost plans with LiteSpeed cache, NVMe and a WordPress dashboard, strong value for a new blogger.

  • Low price with LiteSpeed cache
  • NVMe storage and free CDN
  • Simple WordPress tools
  • No free migration
  • Support is chat only
$0.80/mo 90% off (reg $7.99)

WordPress blog hosting compared

Our top five at a glance.

HostOur scoreFromUptimeAvg. speedFree migrationMoney-back
Bluehost9.5$2.95/mo99.95%578 msYes30-day
SiteGround9.4$3.95/mo99.99%514 msYes30-day
DreamHost9.2$2.59/mo99.95%854 msYes97-day
A2 Hosting9.1$3.92/mo99.99%622 msYesAnytime
Hostinger9.0$0.80/mo99.98%379 msNo30-day

WordPress blog hosting FAQ

Is WordPress good for a blog?
Yes. WordPress powers a large share of the web and suits most blogs, with thousands of free themes and plugins to shape how the blog looks and works.
Do I need managed WordPress hosting for a blog?
Not always, but managed WordPress hosting handles caching, updates and backups for you, which saves time and reduces the risk of downtime on a growing blog.
Which host is officially recommended by WordPress?
Bluehost and DreamHost are both listed as recommended hosts on WordPress.org, which makes them a safe starting point for a new WordPress blog.
Can I move my WordPress blog for free?
Often, yes. A2 Hosting includes free WordPress migration, and SiteGround offers a free migration plugin, so you can move a blog with little downtime.
How much does WordPress blog hosting cost?
Plans start near $0.80 to $3.95 a month on an intro term. Managed WordPress plans cost a little more but add caching, updates and support.