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Q: What exactly is a WordPress blog?

WordPress is the most common web-publishing platform and the most-used content management system in the world: 30 percent of all websites are created and maintained with this CMS. This makes up a market share of more than 60 percent in the CMS sector. Although the figures speak for themselves, it's hard not to wonder why WordPress is so popular? The CMS mostly owes its success to its ease of use and its comprehensive modification possibilities. The source code is open source and a large community has therefore developed countless – and mostly free – themes, plugins, widgets and tools. These technology and design options enhance the system's range of functions. Beginners and professionals alike can enjoy a wide range of applications and development opportunities that allow them to work efficiently and comfortably with the system. The domain of WordPress is the blog (abbreviation of \"weblog\"). The software was originally developed for the creation and management of the \"internet diary.\" The software makes it extremely easy to set up, manage and maintain blogs as well as complex websites with and without an online shop, thanks to suitable extensions. Opt for WordPress blog hosting with IONOS and start your blog today!

Q: Who is WordPress most suited to?

The content management system is easy to customize and is ideal for: Bloggers Companies Agencies eCommerce companies Bloggers are the typical target group for WordPress, and the content management system was primarily developed with blogs in mind. It is one of the most popular CMSs in the blogosphere. Both small and large companies and agencies benefit from its flexibility. From company websites and portfolios to brand showcases and online shops, just about any project can be completed with the popular CMS. For beginners, the program offers even easier options for creating a website. The intuitive website builder is appropriate for all industries and offers suitable marketing tools. For this, there is no previous knowledge or experience required.

Q: Why is a special WordPress hosting service required?

With the popular Content Management System (CMS), you can design, manage and publish blog articles or website content easily and intuitively. Thanks to professional WordPress blog hosting with an experienced provider like IONOS, you can combine such features with a comprehensive technical service for good value. There is no need for you to invest in a powerful and secure server infrastructure, but rather rent one so that you can spend more time on your WordPress blog. We take care of the maintenance and security for you, and keep the technical infrastructure up to date. With WordPress blog hosting, setting up your own blog is quick and easy. In just a few steps, we guide you through the process: Choose your domain. Install WordPress in just a few clicks. Create an admin profile. Once the setup is complete, start on the design and content of your blog. If you have any questions, our support team is available around-the-clock via telephone. The quality of the hosting service plays a very important role. Therefore, we have optimized our service especially for WordPress, making your content available within seconds. This saves your website visitors time spent on loading times and has a positive effect on the Google ranking of the site, as fast-loading pages rank better than slow ones. With that in mind, there are plenty of convincing reasons for opting for WordPress web hosting with IONOS.

Q: What are the benefits of WordPress web hosting?

With the IONOS WordPress hosting packages, customers benefit from a host of different advantages: IONOS takes care of all technical and server-related issues. Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through the installation process. The most important plugins are pre-installed. With the WordPress Assistant, you can choose from many free themes (design templates). Our 24-hour support hotline will help solve all your technical issues. An SSL certificate is included. A sufficient number of email inboxes is included. With Click&Build, the installation process is particularly easy. Simply choose your target domain and set up an administrator account, and the Click&Build system will take care of the rest. Now you can start setting up your blog right away. Create websites, shops and forums quickly and easily with WordPress. With many suitable themes, plugins and widgets, you will be ready to go in no time. As an experienced provider with an up-to-date IT infrastructure, IONOS ensures high performance and optimum security. Fast and reliable SSD drives save your files and databases and ensure short and secure access time.

Q: Is the IONOS version different from others?

No. The IONOS WordPress version does not differ from the version that can be found on the official WordPress site. By choosing IONOS as your provider, you will automatically start with the newest version of the software and your WordPress will receive automatic updates to ensure it is up to date at all times. There are no differences between the two when it comes to functionality. Additionally, IONOS customers benefit from a comprehensive service including round-the-clock support for any questions or problems that arise, automatic updates, high-speed servers and high-tech security. All your data will be protected by IONOS's high security standards. The customization possibilities of both varieties are identical. Users can install the same plugins, themes and widgets that are also available with other hosting providers. By choosing WordPress web hosting with IONOS, you can concentrate on the essentials – a suitable design for your website and first-class content for your brand new digital adventure. We will look after everything else.

Q: How diverse are the customization possibilities?

When creating a WordPress blog, you can customize and develop it however you like. Due to its open source nature, users from around the world both create and share new extensions (plugins) and usually make them available for free. When opting for WordPress blog hosting, you need to decide what exactly your website should offer its users. Next, you choose the suitable extensions and simply plug them in, so to speak. The themes, i.e., the design templates, on offer include a huge variety: Either choose from thousands of design themes that other users provide for free or purchase a theme from a commercial provider. In terms of design, you can either allow a professional to design your site layout for you or, with the right programming skills, design your own. Looking to start your own online store? Then you will require plugins and themes with which you can present products appropriately and integrate payment methods. Our WordPress hosting package offers secure and high performance solutions in this respect. With the right plugins and themes you can also easily set up a forum. Forums require a quick connection to a MySQL database, regular backups and a traffic flat rate – all of which is offered by IONOS WordPress web hosting. Also, with WordPress and its themes, responsive web design isn't a problem. Responsive web design is the automatic adaptation of the display and the display size of a website on all end devices (PC, smartphone, tablet, etc.).

Q: Which themes are available?

Depending on the type of project, we suggest a functional WordPress template that best suits you. Whether a photo blog, a portfolio or a text-heavy blog, there is a suitable design template for every format. Simply select your preferred template and activate it with just the click of a mouse. Additionally, you have the possibility to switch from a WordPress hosting package to one of our free packages at any time – however, with the free version, you are responsible for your own updates.

Q: Can I use the Gutenberg editor? Are the themes provided by IONOS compatible?

The answer to both questions is, yes! The Gutenberg editor is available as a plugin and can be installed at any time with just a few clicks. All of the WordPress themes offered by IONOS are compatible with the Gutenberg editor. Try it out and enjoy using WordPress even more easily and comfortably than before. Install posts and pages or build a whole new website, shaping your online site to your needs and requirements. Should the Gutenberg editor not satisfy you, you can switch back to the Classic Editor at any time – or use another editor in its place, which can be just as easily integrated by plugin into your WordPress installation.

Quick to build. Easy to manage.

Everything you need to create your WordPress site. Choose the managed option for easy, automatic updates

12 months $1 then $8/month

WordPress Hosting

Tell your story with WordPress hosting

Anything's possible with IONOS and the world's most popular content management system.

WordPress Corporate Website; WordPress Business Template

WordPress picture gallery; Photography template

WordPress Podcast Website; Podcast template

Unlimited flexibility for your WordPress website

5,000+ themes

With more than 5,000 themes at your fingertips, you're sure to find something to help you show the world what you're passionate about. From industry-specific to hobbies and crafts, there's a theme for everybody.

58,000+ plugins

Enhance your WordPress site with helpful plugins. Add an online store, optimize your site for SEO or integrate a contact form for a start.

Full customization with Gutenberg

Enjoy ultimate design flexibility with Gutenberg. The editor allows you to add content blocks easily without any coding. It comes pre-installed with all our WordPress plans.

Go from start to WordPress in no time

Setup assistance and managed updates make WordPress easier.

Easy setup

One-click WordPress

Installation doesn't get any easier than this. After purchasing your WordPress hosting plan, type in your domain name and click "install." It's as simple as that!

WordPress Setup Assistant

Not everybody's a WP expert. If you need help getting started, our WordPress Assistant is for you. Just tell it the purpose of your site, and it will suggest design templates and install a range of helpful plugins.

Managed or not — your call

Rather not worry about updates? Choose our managed option and we'll take care of core updates and more, leaving you more time to focus on your content.

Managed WordPress option

Auto-updates

Our WordPress Hosting includes an auto-update option for WordPress core files, themes, plugins and PHP. It’s a convenient and easy way to make sure your site is always up to date and performing at its best.

Protected environment

Managed WordPress also means you’ll also be working in a protected environment, which reduces the risk of accidental damage and malware attacks.

Free for one website

Managed WordPress is free for one website with all WordPress Hosting plans. If you'd prefer full control and flexibility, you can also manage and update everything yourself.

Single sign-on access

Keep it simple and log in once for direct access to your WordPress dashboard from your IONOS hosting account.

Host your project with the experts

You can count on us for the right mix of experience and expertise needed for great WP sites.

One million websites

We've helped create over one million WP websites for all kinds of use cases across a huge variety of industries.

25 years' experience

Benefit from extensive in-house WP expertise and over 25 years' experience in the web hosting industry.

A shared passion

Not only do we develop our own WP infrastructure, but we're also active in the WP community, sponsoring events like WordCamps.

Choose your WordPress plan

And launch your website with all the features you need, plus fast, reliable hosting.

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Essential

Everything needed for a hassle-free WordPress site

12 months $2/month then $4/month

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Ideal for 1 WordPress website

25 GB SSD storage

Site Scan malware protection

Free Wildcard SSL Certificate

Unlimited

Ideal for multiple WP sites or demanding projects

12 months $7/month then $14/month

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Unlimited storage (SSD)

Site Scan malware protection

Free Wildcard SSL Certificate

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All features at a glance

General features & functions
	Essential	Business	Unlimited
	Continue	Continue	Continue
Now	12 months $2/month	$1	12 months $7/month
Normal price	$4/month	$8/month	$14/month
Optimized for WordPress Optimized platform and settings for hassle-free WordPress hosting
Managed WordPress option Managed option for automated updates of cores, plugins, themes and PHP version	Run one managed WordPress project	Run one managed WordPress project	Run one managed WordPress project
Platform technology Shared hosting balances cost-efficiency with top performance by optimizing resource allocation on the server.	Shared hosting	Shared hosting	Shared hosting
Storage space Storage included with each package. Upgrade any time.	25 GB	100 GB	Unlimited
Storage technology SSD storage loads data up to 10x faster than HDD	SSD	SSD	SSD
MariaDB 10 or MySQL 5 databases You'll get 2 GB of storage to accommodate even your biggest web projects. When you install WordPress with IONOS, we'll automatically create a MariaDB 10 database optimized for your WordPress plan. Number of databases included in each plan:	2	10	Unlimited
PHP versions	7.4	7.4	7.4
Traffic	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
PHP Extended Support Run your WordPress site on an old PHP version with PHP Extended Support.	Supported versions: 4.0 – 7.1	Supported versions: 4.0 – 7.1	Supported versions: 4.0 – 7.1
First-year domains included Extensions include: .com, .us, .ca, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, and .online.	1	1	1
Subdomains Add subpages to your website with subdomains. Available via a custom URL.	10,000	10,000	10,000
Wildcard SSL Certificates included Wildcard SSL Certificates protect your domain and all your subdomains.	1	1	1
2 GB email accounts Number of email accounts per package (upgrade available):	1	1	1
Site analytics
Performance
Performance Level	Performance Level 3	Performance Level 5	Performance Level 5
PHP memory limit The maximum memory for PHP scripts that can be used by all websites.	640	768	768
PHP with OPCache OPCaching compiles PHP code and saves it to the server's memory for faster loading times for all following visitors.
Railgun CDN Our Railgun Content Delivery Network boosts loading times by caching your site and distributing it across 150+ data centers worldwide. Visitors get data from the closest server, improving their access to your content.	–	–
HTTP/2 New protocol based on Google's Spdy Protocol. Increases speed, efficiency and security during data transfers.
gzip Powerful automated file compression for reducing file sizes and increasing page load speed
RAM The maximum amount of RAM that can be allocated to your project on the shared server.	Up to 9 GB (shared)	Up to 19 GB (shared)	Up to 19 GB (shared)
Recommended parallel visits The number of parallel visits your website(s) can handle without comprimising performance or usability.	Up to 300	Up to 500	Up to 500
Security
Malware protection (not available for managed projects) Regular malware scanning for your website(s) to detect threats and malware. The Repair feature included in the Unlimited package helps you clean up malicious code and restore website functionality. Note: Malware protection is not available for managed WordPress projects.	Scan	Scan	Scan
DDoS protection Reverse-proxy used to protect shared hosting from DDoS attacks. We also use spoofing & egress filtering to protect our firewalls. Bogon filtering is in place to mitigate the impact of any potential attacks.
Georedundant data centers At IONOS we keep your data safe by mirroring it to a second data center in another location.
Daily backups & recovery We back up daily (up to 20 times) with an RPO of 24 hours, meaning there is a backup made at least every 24 hours that can be restored within less than 24 hours.	Webspace and databases	Webspace and databases	Webspace and databases
Anti-phishing and anti-spam filters Protection for your email from phishing and spam
For Developers
Unlimited (S)FTP accounts
SSH Protocol that provides a secure channel over an unsecured network in a client–server architecture.
WP-CLI WP-CLI is the official command line tool for managing your WordPress website(s).
.htaccess Protect and manage file access rights.
WebspaceExplorer WebspaceExplorer is a web-based file manager for managing web space content.
git Version control management
WebDAV Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning
iPv6 ready Next generation internet protocol
Cron jobs Time-based job scheduling for programs and scripts
Cron job manager Manage your cron jobs easily
SSI Embedded and easy-to-use scripts that can be executed on the web server.
Customer Service
24/7 support Get 24/7 WordPress support
Email support
Phone support
Chat support
Help Center Content that will help you build your site.
30 day Money-back Guarantee Get a complete refund within the first 30 days if you're not satisfied.
	Continue	Continue	Continue

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It's feature-perfect

All plans include all the features you need to get started with WordPress.

Databases, email, and SSL
Get your WordPress site online even faster with SSD databases, domain-matching email accounts, and Wildcard SSL.
99.9% uptime
We host your project on georedundant infrastructure. Multiple data centers back up your data daily so it's always available, and your site stays online.

Worry-free security features
We scan your project regularly for potential malware and let you know when there's a risk. We also shield your site from DDoS attacks.
Managed option
We'll auto-update core files, PHP and more, saving you time and keeping you up to date and secure.

Traffic monitoring
Keep track of your traffic with built-in website analytics. If traffic peaks, you can increase your performance and upgrade instantly to meet demand.
Money-back guarantee
Not happy with your WordPress plan? Cancel anytime in the first 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.

Our platform is built for WordPress

Share your idea with the world on hosting infrastructure that's fast and secure.

A platform built for speed

Host your WordPress project on infrastructure designed for faster WordPress. From enhanced CPU and memory to fast SSD data response times, your WordPress site benefits from faster loading times. This leads to an improved user experience and a better Google ranking.

Enhanced CPU and memory
PHP with OPcache
Gzip and http/2
SSD storage

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Maximum security and dependability

Whether you choose our managed option, or decide to go your own way, our high-tech security will help keep your site safe. Rely on DDoS protection to mitigate denial-of-service attacks, while we make regular scans of your site to check for malware.

Our georedundant server network will help keep your site online in case of an outage, thus ensuring some of the highest levels of uptime in the industry.

DDoS and malware protection
Daily backup and recovery
99.9% uptime
Local, georedundant data centers

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Powerful features for smarter WordPress

You're set for success with features that make your project faster, safer and trackable.

Content Delivery Network

Reduced latency

You'll make a faster first impression with our Content Delivery Network. It uses the closest server geographically boosting your page load speed.

Faster loading

After the closest server is identified, server CPU utilization is checked. This ensures a better use of resources and that your media-rich content loads fast, improving the page experience and bounce rate.

Cloudflare Railgun^™

Railgun^™ technology boosts your loading times by compressing previously uncacheable items, resulting in performance gains of up to 200%. This feature is available only with our Unlimited plan.

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Our Wordpress Hosting features a Content Delivery Network for faster page loading.

Keeping your site safe

DDoS protection

Our advanced DDoS shield keeps your website safe from denial of service attacks by filtering out suspect traffic before it makes its way to your site. Your site stays online longer as a result.

Site Scan

Site Scan automatically checks your website and WordPress platform for malware. If it finds any vulnerabilities or threats, you'll get an email alert.

Site Scan and Repair

Available with our Unlimited plan, Site Scan and Repair automatically scans your site and WP platform for malware and vulnerabilities, fixing any threats to your website's security without any action on your part.

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WebAnalytics

Visitor tracking

See how many visits your site is getting with our built-in dashboard. Watch your reach grow with just a couple of clicks.

Session info and bounce rates

See how much time your visitors are spending on your site, which pages they're visiting and get up-to-date bounce rates. This data is essential for improving the user experience and improving your content.

Traffic sources and keywords

Learn which channels are generating the most traffic and see which keywords you should optimize for to improve your visitor numbers. And it all works without cookies — perfect if privacy is key to your brand.

Graphical display: Statistics, key figures

Sustainable hosting without drawbacks

IONOS WordPress hosting doesn't come with environmental trade-offs.

Green WordPress

The internet has no future if we don't play our part in reducing our CO₂ emissions. That's why we host your WordPress website in data centers powered by 100% green energy.

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Loving and living WordPress

We're more than just WordPress hosts. We develop the content management system with our own in-house experts, invest in the community and proudly support events around the world.

Five for the Future

As a contributor to the Five for the Future program, we invest 5% percent of our resources towards developing the future of WordPress.

Meet our experts at Meetups

Throughout the year, we sponsor digital and live Meetups where you can share ideas with our resident experts and the larger WordPress community.

WordCamps worldwide

We proudly sponsor and participate in WordCamps around the world. Stay tuned to find us at upcoming events!

Your personal consultant

Helpful advice from a single point of contact. Exclusively for you. Experience customer service on a whole new plane. All this and more, free.

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FAQ – Frequently asked questions

What exactly is a WordPress blog?

Who is WordPress most suited to?

Why is a special WordPress hosting service required?

What are the benefits of WordPress web hosting?

Is the IONOS version different from others?

How diverse are the customization possibilities?

Which themes are available?

Can I use the Gutenberg editor? Are the themes provided by IONOS compatible?

What is included in the Unlimited plan?

The WordPress Hosting “Unlimited” plan doesn’t contractually place a limit on the number of websites, databases, or email mailboxes, or the amount of you can use.

Like all hosting providers, we are also subject to physical limitations when providing hosting services, especially when it comes to shared hosting. In our experience, however, the vast majority of customers don’t come anywhere close to these limits. For the occasional customer with relatively extreme resource requirements, it may be worth considering an upgrade – e.g. to a dedicated managed server.

Unlimited websites means unlimited websites. We do not limit the number of websites you can host in your contract. For customers who operate several websites with low visitor numbers, this is a perfect solution. However, due to the nature of shared hosting, excessive use of shared resources (e.g. PHP memory limit) between multiple websites may worsen the performance of all web projects within a package. If there is a loss of performance or bottlenecks regarding memory or databases, you may need to switch to a higher package such as a managed server.

All WordPress hosting plans, as well as all packages, are limited to hosting at most 262,144 individual files on the server. This number is the platform’s technological limit and therefore ensures the best possible stability and performance for all customers. This limit, however, is rarely reached, even by those customers with several websites. It therefore does not limit the vast majority of customers.

Storage in the Unlimited plan is provided on demand. Customers initially have 100 gigabytes of SSD webspace. How much space is being used is checked daily, and the amount is automatically adjusted if necessary. If the amount of storage resources being used is too great, you may need to make an internal switch to a platform that is optimized for large webspaces. We will inform customers of this in good time.

Important: Unlimited storage is only valid for the webspace used to host the corresponding WordPress websites. Therefore, using backups as file storage/mass storage or for providing mass downloads, as well as excessive loads on the server (e.g. through CGI scripts) is not permitted.