Managed WordPress Hosting
Manage your project, not your WordPress.
- Easy setup with the WP Assistant
- Fully customizable with themes and plugins
- Hassle-free updating and less admin

WordPress you'll love to call your own
Beginner-friendly setup
Fully customizable
Fast and secure
WP that's easy to set up
Start by answering a few questions
Install with a click
Domain, SSL, and email
Fully customizable themes and plugins
Themes for any project
Add features using plugins
Save time with automatic updates
Build your site with full confidence
Faster page loads
99.97% server uptime
Added security
Managed WordPress keeps your core and security software up to date, so hackers have fewer chances to find a vulnerability. You'll also get daily malware scans.
Choose your managed WordPress plan
Learn more about WordPress hosting features
Managed WordPress hosting plans include
Managed WordPress plans
Free domain for the first year
Wildcard SSL certificate
Get up to 10 email accounts
Malware protection by Site Scan
30-day money-back guarantee
WooCommerce
Free WordPress guide
Sustainable hosting
Managed WordPress hosting
Managed WordPress hosting is a way to get a WordPress website or blog online. Managed WordPress hosting plans usually include a certain amount of space on a server with the WordPress content management system pre-installed. The web host "manages" or takes over some or all of the admin on your WordPress website. This means they'll do software updates and maintenance on your behalf, saving you time and clicks.
The short answer is — it depends on your skill level. If you're just getting started with WordPress, managed WordPress hosting is the right choice. Why? Since you don't have to worry about admin, it'll give you more time to focus on your content and make it slightly easier for you to learn the ins and outs of WordPress. Choosing Managed WP hosting also means you won't risk forgetting to update your site software, keeping you better protected from malware, viruses, and other threats.
Managed WordPress hosting may not be suitable if you design websites for clients. Many web designers would rather not work with a managed WordPress site, in favor of the design freedom that an unmanaged solution offers.
Yes! Having your managed WordPress host take over updates and maintenance doesn't just save you time, it can also improve your website's security. Why? If you update your WP site yourself, there's a real possibility you'll miss a crucial security update that can protect your website from hackers.
Unlike other providers, managed WordPress doesn't cost any more than regular WordPress hosting. With over 1 million websites websites hosted, you can count on us for reliable infrastructure, maintenance, and updating. You'll also get free features like a domain, an SSL certificate, email, and more with every managed WordPress plan.
Managed WordPress hosting
Managed WordPress solutions can vary considerably from one hosting provider to another, but one thing they all have in common is that the updates are taken care of by a third party. Purchasing a managed WordPress plan means you'll get WordPress core, security, and select software updates done for you. Since you don't have to do the updates manually, this can save you time and improve your website's security. However, if you choose this type of WordPress hosting, you'll be giving up control over your updates. It can also be slightly more expensive than non-managed or shared hosting.
That being said, managed WP is great for beginners and for people who'd rather not devote any time to doing what is essentially a rather routine task.
Unmanaged WordPress
If you go with a non-managed or standard WordPress hosting solution, you'll be solely responsible for updating your site yourself. This results in two main advantages:
- You'll get more control over your site. Professionals and website designers tend to prefer shared (unmanaged) WordPress hosting for this very reason.
- Unmanaged WordPress is typically less expensive than managed WordPress.
At IONOS, you'll get the best of both worlds. Most WordPress plans we offer include one managed WordPress site and as many unmanaged sites as you need. This is great if you're not sure. You can start with a standard WordPress site and switch to a managed option later.