Overview
WordPress.com is Automattic’s managed WordPress platform. As verified August 14, 2026, hosting is included on every plan; the free plan uses a WordPress.com subdomain and excludes plugin installation. Paid Personal, Premium, Business, and Commerce plans support plugins under current terms, with Personal starting at $4/month billed annually or a lower monthly equivalent on a three-year commitment. Plan features and regional prices can vary.
Best For
Users who want WordPress content and plugin flexibility with more infrastructure managed than a conventional self-hosted installation.
Key Benefits
Managed hosting, security and core updates; WordPress publishing model; plugins on current paid plans; free starting tier; domain for the first year on eligible annual or multi-year plans.
Limitations
Plugin compatibility and plan limits still require governance; deeper developer, backup, commerce, and support features vary by tier; it is not identical to self-hosted WordPress ownership.
Editorial Summary
Choose WordPress.com when leaving Wix for the WordPress ecosystem but retaining managed hosting is more important than controlling every server detail.
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