WordPress S
- Intro price (1 year)
- $5.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $8.00/mo
- Increase
- +$3.00 (+60%)
- Renewal per year
- $96.00
- 5-year total
- $444.00 ($7.40/mo avg)
IONOS Renewal Price
IONOS plans start at $1.00/mo (WordPress M) on the introductory term, then renew at the regular rate. The biggest jump is on WordPress M, which goes from $1.00/mo to $12.00/mo at renewal (+1100%).
The table below uses the intro and regular monthly rates from our IONOS plan data. The 5-year cost assumes you buy the intro term shown, then keep renewing at the regular rate until month 60.
WordPress M
- Intro price (1 year)
- $1.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $12.00/mo
- Increase
- +$11.00 (+1100%)
- Renewal per year
- $144.00
- 5-year total
- $588.00 ($9.80/mo avg)
WordPress L
- Intro price (1 year)
- $12.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $17.00/mo
- Increase
- +$5.00 (+42%)
- Renewal per year
- $204.00
- 5-year total
- $960.00 ($16.00/mo avg)
| Plan | Intro Term | Intro Price | Renewal Price | Increase | Renewal per Year | 5-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress S | 1 year | $5.00/mo | $8.00/mo | +$3.00 (+60%) | $96.00 | $444.00$7.40/mo avg |
| WordPress M | 1 year | $1.00/mo | $12.00/mo | +$11.00 (+1100%) | $144.00 | $588.00$9.80/mo avg |
| WordPress L | 1 year | $12.00/mo | $17.00/mo | +$5.00 (+42%) | $204.00 | $960.00$16.00/mo avg |
How to Pay Less When IONOS Renews
- Pick the longest intro term you are comfortable with: the discounted rate is locked for the whole term.
- Set a reminder a few weeks before renewal and check whether a current sale beats the regular rate.
- Compare the 5-year total, not just the first-month price, when choosing between plans or hosts.
- Turn off add-ons you no longer use (backups, security, domain privacy) before the renewal invoice is issued.
More on this in our guide to comparing WordPress hosting renewal pricing .
IONOS Renewal FAQ
How much does IONOS cost after the first term?
After the intro term, IONOS plans renew at the regular monthly rate: WordPress S $5.00/mo → $8.00/mo; WordPress M $1.00/mo → $12.00/mo; WordPress L $12.00/mo → $17.00/mo.
How much does the IONOS renewal price increase?
The increase depends on the plan. The largest jump is WordPress M, up 1100% from $1.00/mo to $12.00/mo.
How long does the IONOS intro price last?
The intro rate applies for the billing term you pay for upfront, 1 year for the prices shown here. Renewals are charged at the regular rate.
What is the cheapest IONOS plan?
WordPress M has the lowest intro price at $1.00/mo, renewing at $12.00/mo.