Managed WordPress Hosting

Q: What is managed WordPress hosting?

Managed WordPress hosting is a way to get a WordPress website or blog online. Managed WordPress hosting packages 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.

Q: Do I need managed WP hosting?

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, preferring the design freedom that an unmanaged solution offers.

Q: Is managed WordPress hosting worth it?

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, IONOS doesn't charge more for managed WordPress 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 package.

Q: Managed WordPress hosting vs. unmanaged: how do they compare?

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 package 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.

Manage your project, not your WordPress

New WP Assistant for fast setup
Full customisation with themes and plugins
Hassle-free updates and less admin

From £1/monthexcl. VAT

Managed WordPress

Managed WordPress for your brand or business

User-friendly setup

Start with all the features you need.

Create your site easily with the WP Assistant. Your personal consultant and the 24/7 support team are also here to help.

Fully customisable

Build a WP site that's all yours.

Get a variety of free plugins and themes. You'll find options for just about any use case, business or industry.

Fast and secure

Performance that doesn't cut corners.

Benefit from fast SSD storage, a free caching plugin, plus robust malware and DDoS protection.

Worry-free updates

Fully managed for more peace of mind.

Update all or just parts of your WordPress software with customisable managed updates for better security.

Create your managed WP site like a pro

Go from start to WordPress in no time.

Start by answering a few questions Improved

Tell the WP Assistant what you want to do with your site and it'll help find themes and more, to create it.

Connect your domain and email

Once your site is set up, connecting your domain and matching email address is easy. And there's no need to purchase these separately – they're included with all packages.

Migrate an existing WordPress site Coming soon

Already using WordPress? The new migration tool moves your site and all your content in just a couple of clicks.

Hassle-free managed WordPress

Have your Wordpress Hosting managed to save time on updates.

Faster page loads Improved

Slow page loads can cost you visits. All Managed WordPress packages feature SSD storage, caching, unlimited traffic and optimised memory for blazing-fast load times.

Daily content backups

Back up your website data with Jetpack. Get 12 months of free daily backups, one-click restores for one website with select packages.

Managed updates for more security Improved

Managed WordPress keeps your core and security software up to date, giving hackers fewer ways to access your site. Choose what you want to update with a click.

99.98% server uptime

Your site's data is backed up daily in multiple data centres so it's always available and your site stays online.

Customise and market your WordPress site

The possibilities are almost endless with easy-to-install plugins, themes and features.

Themes for any project

Find a theme or template that matches your industry and customise it to meet your needs.

Improve and market your site

Collect reservations, schedule events, or even add your own online store with preinstalled plugins. Then use marketing tools to get found and bring in more customers.

Built-in performance monitoring Improved

Learn about your visitors with built-in analytics tools and adapt your site to make it work better for them.

Enrich your wordpress with countless plugins

Special offer

Boost your website with Fiverr freelancers

Right now, every WordPress package includes a 20% discount code for digital services on Fiverr. Get one of their experts to create a logo, build your brand identity, optimise your SEO, launch your blog, and much more.

Choose your managed WordPress package

Special offer Get a 20% Fiverr discount code with your WordPress.

Start

Suitable for a small website or blog

6 months £3/monthexcl. VAT then £5/monthexcl. VAT

Continue

1 website

25 GB SSD storage

1 email address

Malware scanning

Boost

Great for a larger site with higher traffic

6 months £7/monthexcl. VAT then £15/monthexcl. VAT

Continue

1 website

75 GB SSD storage

10 email addresses

Malware scanning & repair

All prices exclude VAT charged at 20%. VAT may be subject to change depending on your country of residence. Terms and conditions apply.

See all features

All features at a glance

General features and functions
	Start	Grow	Boost
	Continue	Continue	Continue
Now	6 months £3/monthexcl. VAT	6 months £1/monthexcl. VAT	6 months £7/monthexcl. VAT
Regular price	£5/monthexcl. VAT	£10/monthexcl. VAT	£15/monthexcl. VAT
Optimised for WordPress
Websites included	1	1	1
Platform technology Shared hosting balances cost-efficiency with top performance by optimising the allocation of resources on the server.	Shared Linux hosting (isolated, managed)	Shared Linux hosting (isolated, managed)	Shared Linux hosting (isolated, managed)
Storage space	25 GB	50 GB	75 GB
Database type	MariaDB	MariaDB	MariaDB
Database size	Standard (2 GB, 18 user limit)	Standard (2 GB, 18 user limit)	Standard (2 GB, 18 user limit)
Automatic updates Stay in control and customise your update settings for core, plugins, themes and PHP.
Storage technology SSD storage loads data up to 10x faster than HDD	SSD	SSD	SSD
PHP versions	8.0	8.0	8.0
Traffic	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Free domain for 1 year Extensions included: .co.uk, .uk, .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .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 Wildcard SSL certificates protect your domain and all your subdomains.	1 SSL (DV)	1 SSL (DV)	1 SSL (DV)
Email accounts (2 GB each) Number of email accounts per package with 2 GB storage each (upgrade available):	1	5	10
Site analytics	Basic	Basic	Plus
WordPress Assistant Build your site faster with theme and plugin recommendations.
Performance
Performance Level	Performance Level 3	Performance Level 4	Performance Level 5
PHP memory limit The maximum memory for PHP scripts that can be used by all websites	640	768	768
PHP with OP cache OPCaching compiles PHP code and saves it to the server's memory for faster loading times for all following visitors.
Caching plugin Boost page loading with preinstalled caching.	–
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 maximal amount of RAM that can be allocated to your project on the shared server	Up to 9 GB (shared)	bis zu 15 GB (shared)	bis zu 20 GB (shared)
Security
Malware protection Regular malware scanning to detect website threats and malware. The Repair feature included in the Boost package helps you clean up malicious code and restore website functionality.	Scan	Scan	Scan & Repair
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 centres At IONOS we keep your data safe by mirroring it to a second data centre at another location.
Jetpack Backup Daily Get 12 months of free daily backups and one-click restores for one website from our partner Jetpack. You'll receive a voucher code via your product dashboard after purchase. There's no obligation to buy at any time, but you must have a wordpress.com account and the Jetpack plugin to claim this offer.	–	12 months free	12 months free
Anti-phishing and anti-spam filters Protection for your email from phishing and spam
For Developers
Unlimited SFTP 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.
Domain API Connect your domain and manage your SSL certificates and DNS settings using your favourite application.
git Version control management
iPv6 ready Next generation internet protocol
SSI Embedded and easy-to-use scripts that can be executed on the web server
Customer Service
24/7 Support Get free, around-the-clock support for WordPress via phone, chat and email.
Help Centre Content that will help you build and maintain your site.
30-day money-back guarantee Get a complete refund within the first 30 days if you're not satisfied.
	Continue	Continue	Continue

All prices exclude VAT charged at 20%. VAT may be subject to change depending on your country of residence. Terms and conditions apply.

See all features

Optimised WordPress hosting

Learn more about the features you'll get.

A platform built for speed

Just a few of the features guaranteed to boost your loading times:

Free caching plugin (with select plans)
OPcache
Gzip and http/2
SSD storage
MariaDB 10 databases
Unlimited traffic

Keep your site online for longer

Here's how we keep your managed WP site safe:

DDoS shield – filters out any bad traffic before it hits your site
Malware protection – automatically scans your site for malware and other threats
Malware repair (Boost package) – automatically scans and removes any threats
Georedundant platform – your data is mirrored in two data centres at once, so you stay online even during maintenance
Daily backups and easy recovery

Keep track of what's going on

With each managed WordPress hosting package, you'll get a free, easy-to-use analytics tool you can use to improve the user experience. Use SiteAnalytics to monitor: