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WordPress.com review

Automattic's fully managed WordPress platform, from a free starter site to plans with plugins, SFTP, SSH and ecommerce.

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Editorial summary

Editorial summary

WordPress.com removes server management entirely, making it a natural home for people who simply want to publish on WordPress. Paid plans unlock plugins and custom domains, so most sites can be extended as needed. Developer access through SFTP, SSH and the database, as well as backups and priority support, only begin at the Business plan. It is also limited to WordPress, so other software or custom stacks belong elsewhere.

WordPress.com is a hosted WordPress service run by Automattic, where hosting, updates and infrastructure are handled for you. It offers Free, Personal, Premium, Business and Commerce plans plus an agency program. Plugin installation is available on all paid plans, while developer tools such as SFTP, SSH and database access, along with backups and priority support, are included from the Business plan. The Commerce plan integrates store features for selling online.

The most hands-off way to run WordPress, though developer tools and backups start on the Business plan.

Quick facts

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Best for
Bloggers and publishers who want no server maintenance, Businesses committed to WordPress long term
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Key features
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Key features

Fully managed WordPress hosting by Automattic
Plugin installation on all paid plans
SFTP, SSH and database access on Business and Commerce
Site backups on Business and Commerce
Integrated ecommerce on the Commerce plan
VideoPress video hosting from the Premium plan

Feature breakdown

Feature breakdown is FindMy.tech's editorial assessment of documented capabilities.

WordPress.com pricing

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Who WordPress.com is for

Bloggers and publishers who want no server maintenanceBusinesses committed to WordPress long term

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Who should avoid it — limitations

  • Only WordPress sites can be hosted; other CMSs or custom applications are not supported.
  • 24/7 priority support and email marketing tools start on the Business plan.

Pros

  • No server administration needed
  • Plugins supported on every paid plan
  • Free plan available for trying the platform
  • Integrated ecommerce on the Commerce plan

Cons

  • SFTP, SSH and database access require Business or Commerce
  • Backups are listed only on Business and Commerce
  • The Free plan does not support custom domains or plugins

Platforms & integrations

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Ease of use

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Support

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Use cases

For WordPress site owners

Best Web Hosting for WordPress Sites

Ranked #1 of 3

Competitors & comparison highlights

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WordPress.com alternatives

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WordPress.com product facts

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Official WordPress.com resources

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WordPress.com FAQs

Can I install plugins on WordPress.com?

Yes, on paid plans. WordPress.com's support documentation states plugin installation is available on the Personal, Premium, Business and Commerce plans. The Free plan does not support it.

Which WordPress.com plans include SFTP and SSH?

SFTP, SSH and database access are included on the Business and Commerce plans.

Editorial notes

The most hands-off way to run WordPress, though developer tools and backups start on the Business plan.

Review status: Hands-on review pending. Editorial judgements (summary, pros, cons, scores, feature breakdown) are FindMy.tech's opinion; vendor facts and prices are shown only when verified against official sources.

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