Wordpress Hosting Plans
Affordable, feature-rich plans optimized for WordPress performance and security.
Not sure which to choose? WordPress Hosting is the same platform and price as our Web Hosting, tuned for WordPress: pre-installed, auto-updated and LiteSpeed cached. If you're not set on WordPress, standard Web Hosting gives you more storage and full flexibility.
Launch
Great for first-time users.
£2.50/mo
With a 1-yr+ term. You pay £30 today. Renews at £5/mo.
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- 1 Website
- 50 GB NVME Storage
- 25 Email Accounts
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Free SSL Certificate
Performance
- Litespeed Server
- NVME Performance
- 1x Performance
Starter
Ideal for new blogs and startups.
£6.50/mo
With a 1-yr+ term. You pay £78 today. Renews at £13/mo.
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- 2 Websites
- 75 GB NVME Storage
- 50 Email Accounts
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Free SSL Certificate
Performance
- Litespeed Server
- NVME Performance
- 2x Performance
Premium
Great for most users.
£13/mo
With a 1-yr+ term. You pay £156 today. Renews at £26/mo.
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- 100 Websites
- 100 GB NVME Storage
- Unlimited Email Accounts
- Unlimited Bandwidth
- Free SSL Certificate
Performance
- Litespeed Server
- NVME Performance
- 5x Performance
Try Hostking Free for 7 Days
Test our hosting before you commit. Create a site, explore the control panel and see how it runs — no payment and no card required.
Trial accounts run on a Hostking subdomain and are automatically deleted after 7 days unless you upgrade. Custom domains and free website design are available on paid plans.
Wordpress Hosting Features
Powerful features for optimal WordPress performance, security, and easy site management, all included.
Auto-Setup
No need for any legwork - Your WordPress hosting comes pre-configured with the latest version of WordPress and is ready-to-use the moment you buy it.
Auto-Updates
Any patches or version upgrades released by WordPress you can set to auto update or not, not only making your sites future-proof but also more secure.
Litespeed Caching
Get the best-performing WordPress sites with Litespeed Caching. Just install the Litespeed Caching plugin and watch your pages load much faster.
Auto-Backups
Get a time machine for all your WordPress sites. With JetBackup automatically set up for any site you create, your data is always protected and regularly backed up.
Auto-Secured
Protect your WordPress site with advanced auto-security features. Our hosting includes automatic malware scanning, firewall protection, daily backups, and regular updates to keep your website secure. Enjoy peace of mind with comprehensive security managed by experts.
WordPress powers 43.4% of websites on the Internet
Build anything - a blog, a static website or an ecommerce shop
Ready-made Themes
Choose from over 25,000+ themes available for any type of business, portfolio, or blog.
SEO-friendly
Install modules like RankMath and Yoast to improve SEO and drive maximum traffic to your site through search engines.
Diversified Plugins
Add features to your websites by installing plugins in a few clicks.
Mobile Compatible
Create and even edit your site on any mobile device seamlessly.
Your WordPress Site - powered by Litespeed
Blazing-Fast Load Time
With Litespeed Server caching and Redis - which stores your site’s most used pages, and NVME packed servers, your site loads quickly and stays responsive.
Instant Scaling
No need to move your hosting as your traffic grows. Ramp up your resources at the click of a button - instantly add RAM and CPU without a reboot.
Your Data - Safeguarded
Our Backup storage system stores your website data across 2 distinct backup servers to ensure redundancy and safety.
Automatic Backups
Your data is backed up daily, ensuring that when you make a mistake or a change you can easily restore it when needed.
WordPress Hosting (FAQs)
Have questions? We've got answers.
What is WordPress Hosting?
WordPress hosting is hosting optimized specifically for WordPress websites, with WordPress pre-installed, faster load times, and security built around how WordPress works.
How Much Does WordPress Hosting Cost?
Hostking's WordPress hosting starts at £2.50/mo on a 1-year term, powered by LiteSpeed for faster load times.
Can I upgrade my WordPress Hosting plan?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your WordPress Hosting plan as needed.
- Can you migrate my existing WordPress site?
Yes, and it's free. Our team moves your WordPress files, database and email across, and we plan every migration to avoid downtime.
- Do I get a free website design with WordPress Hosting?
Yes. Starter and Premium plans include a free professional website designed by our team, so you don't have to build it yourself.
- Can I add more WordPress installations to an existing plan?
No, you cannot add more WordPress installations to any plan. The number of WordPress installations will remain fixed.
- Can I use an external email service with WordPress Hosting?
Yes, you can use any 3rd party email service for your domain. In case you are using the default name servers provided with WordPress Hosting, please contact our Support team to update the relevant DNS records for your blog.
- Can I use an existing certificate with my blog?
No, you cannot use an existing certificate. You will need to generate a CSR from the WordPress Hosting panel and get a certificate issued which can be installed from the panel.
- Will WordPress be updated automatically?
Yes, WordPress core updates will be enabled by default.
- Is WordPress Hosting Different from Regular Web Hosting?
Yes — WordPress hosting includes auto-updates, LiteSpeed caching, and security features built specifically for WordPress, which standard shared hosting doesn't optimize for.
- Can I Install WordPress Automatically?
Yes, every plan includes 1-click WordPress installation, so your site is ready to use as soon as you sign up.
- Is there a money back period for WordPress Hosting?
Yes, we offer a 100% risk-free, 30-day money-back guarantee on WordPress Hosting plans.
- Is Multisite supported with WordPress Hosting?
No, Multisite is not supported.
- Can I access the cPanel for my hosting plan?
WordPress Hosting uses DirectAdmin rather than cPanel. DirectAdmin gives you access to manage your website, domains, email, databases and hosting settings from one control panel.
- Do you offer SSH access?
Yes, SSH access is provided to your domain. Root access is not available in this shared environment, but you have sufficient rights to manage your files.
- Is an SSL Certificate included with the plan?
Yes. When you purchase a WordPress Hosting order, Free SSL powered by Let's Encrypt, is automatically generated and installed for all domains associated with the package