Costs and plan limits
Compare WordPress.com plan scope, commitment and limits using dated official observations; no paid-service performance or support test is claimed. Public observations checked 8 October 2026.
| Plan | Independent monthly rate | Annual monthly equivalent | Calculated annual cost | Recorded scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | USD 9 | USD 4 | USD 48 | 6 GB storage; plugins on paid plans |
| Business | USD 40 | USD 25 | USD 300 | 50 GB; real-time backups, SFTP/SSH/WP-CLI |
| Commerce | USD 70 | USD 45 | USD 540 | 50 GB; integrated WooCommerce |
The annual figures are calculated standard commitments, not observed checkout invoices. An eligible domain is included for the first year on annual or multi-year plans; later domain renewal is separate. Personal does not inherit every Business or Commerce feature. Compare hosted WordPress with self-hosting as different operating arrangements.
WordPress.com pricing and plan specifications.
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Skip when: You need a particular server arrangement or expect every paid tier to include Business recovery/access features.
What you are paying for
Personal, Business and Commerce are different workflows. The observed plan information says plugins are available on paid plans, while Business adds real-time backups and SFTP/SSH/WP-CLI. Commerce adds integrated WooCommerce. Do not transfer those higher-tier entitlements to Personal.
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Plans & costs
Compare the full commitment and the work each plan includes. Recorded observations are not a current checkout quote.
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USD · US / global observations
WordPress.com · Personal
- Initial term & commitment
- Listed rateUS$4.00per month equivalent; annual commitment12-month commitment · First invoice: check quote
- Renewal
Taxes excluded
Price observed 2026-10-08 · Recheck due
Plan details & sources
You want WordPress publishing with the hosting relationship included.
6 GB storage; plugins on all paid plans. Business adds real-time backups/SFTP/SSH/WP-CLI; Commerce adds integrated WooCommerce.
Choose another option if: You need a particular server arrangement or expect every paid tier to include Business recovery/access features.
Global public USD reference; billing country unconfirmed · Taxes excluded
Standard 12-month commitment calculated from the listed rate: USD 48.00; exact initial checkout invoice not observed.
Renewal: Future renewal amount and invoice term not confirmed.
Taxes excluded
Prices checked 2026-10-08 · recheck dueOfficial price source ↗- Domain: Conditions or paid extras apply. Eligible annual plan; first year
- Hosting & SSL: Included. Managed hosting and automatic SSL included
- Email: Not included. Professional mailboxes are a separate subscription
- Online payments: Conditions or paid extras apply. Plugins available; store setup varies
- Domain, Online payments ↗Features checked 2026-10-08
- Hosting & SSL ↗Features checked 2026-10-08
- Email ↗Features checked 2026-10-08
Observed 2026-10-08 · Recheck due
Official price evidence ↗WordPress.com · Business
- Initial term & commitment
- Listed rateUS$25.00per month equivalent; annual commitment12-month commitment · First invoice: check quote
- Renewal
Taxes excluded
Price observed 2026-10-08 · Recheck due
Plan details & sources
You want WordPress publishing with the hosting relationship included.
50 GB storage; plugins on all paid plans. Business adds real-time backups/SFTP/SSH/WP-CLI; Commerce adds integrated WooCommerce.
Choose another option if: You need a particular server arrangement or expect every paid tier to include Business recovery/access features.
Global public USD reference; billing country unconfirmed · Taxes excluded
Standard 12-month commitment calculated from the listed rate: USD 300.00; exact initial checkout invoice not observed.
Renewal: Future renewal amount and invoice term not confirmed.
Taxes excluded
Prices checked 2026-10-08 · recheck dueOfficial price source ↗- Domain: Conditions or paid extras apply. Eligible annual plan; first year
- Hosting & SSL: Included. Managed hosting and automatic SSL included
- Email: Not included. Professional mailboxes are a separate subscription
- Online payments: Conditions or paid extras apply. Plugins available; store setup varies
- Domain, Online payments ↗Features checked 2026-10-08
- Hosting & SSL ↗Features checked 2026-10-08
- Email ↗Features checked 2026-10-08
Observed 2026-10-08 · Recheck due
Official price evidence ↗WordPress.com · Commerce
- Initial term & commitment
- Listed rateUS$45.00per month equivalent; annual commitment12-month commitment · First invoice: check quote
- Renewal
Taxes excluded
Price observed 2026-10-08 · Recheck due
Plan details & sources
You want WordPress publishing with the hosting relationship included.
50 GB storage; plugins on all paid plans. Business adds real-time backups/SFTP/SSH/WP-CLI; Commerce adds integrated WooCommerce.
Choose another option if: You need a particular server arrangement or expect every paid tier to include Business recovery/access features.
Global public USD reference; billing country unconfirmed · Taxes excluded
Standard 12-month commitment calculated from the listed rate: USD 540.00; exact initial checkout invoice not observed.
Renewal: Future renewal amount and invoice term not confirmed.
Taxes excluded
Prices checked 2026-10-08 · recheck dueOfficial price source ↗- Domain: Conditions or paid extras apply. Eligible annual plan; first year
- Hosting & SSL: Included. Managed hosting and automatic SSL included
- Email: Not included. Professional mailboxes are a separate subscription
- Online payments: Included. Integrated WooCommerce
- Domain, Online payments ↗Features checked 2026-10-08
- Hosting & SSL ↗Features checked 2026-10-08
- Email ↗Features checked 2026-10-08
Observed 2026-10-08 · Recheck due
Official price evidence ↗Recorded prices can change. Check eligibility, taxes and the current full bill with the provider. Different currencies and services are shown separately.
Sources and verification
Editorial review 2026-10-08. Source check dates are recorded separately. Notes describe what each source supports and its limits.
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- WordPress.com pricing and plan specificationsChecked The dated prices, billing reference and plan limits explicitly discussed in this guide.
Limits: Public documentation only; no selected checkout or paid-service testing. Currency, tax and unknown amounts are limited to the stated observation.