Personal
- Intro price (1 year)
- $4.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $9.00/mo
- Increase
- +$5.00 (+125%)
- Renewal per year
- $108.00
- 5-year total
- $480.00 ($8.00/mo avg)
WordPress.com Renewal Price
WordPress.com plans start at $4.00/mo (Personal) on the introductory term, then renew at the regular rate. The biggest jump is on Personal, which goes from $4.00/mo to $9.00/mo at renewal (+125%).
The table below uses the intro and regular monthly rates from our WordPress.com plan data. The 5-year cost assumes you buy the intro term shown, then keep renewing at the regular rate until month 60.
Premium
- Intro price (1 year)
- $8.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $18.00/mo
- Increase
- +$10.00 (+125%)
- Renewal per year
- $216.00
- 5-year total
- $960.00 ($16.00/mo avg)
Business
- Intro price (1 year)
- $25.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $40.00/mo
- Increase
- +$15.00 (+60%)
- Renewal per year
- $480.00
- 5-year total
- $2,220.00 ($37.00/mo avg)
Commerce
- Intro price (1 year)
- $45.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $70.00/mo
- Increase
- +$25.00 (+56%)
- Renewal per year
- $840.00
- 5-year total
- $3,900.00 ($65.00/mo avg)
| Plan | Intro Term | Intro Price | Renewal Price | Increase | Renewal per Year | 5-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | 1 year | $4.00/mo | $9.00/mo | +$5.00 (+125%) | $108.00 | $480.00$8.00/mo avg |
| Premium | 1 year | $8.00/mo | $18.00/mo | +$10.00 (+125%) | $216.00 | $960.00$16.00/mo avg |
| Business | 1 year | $25.00/mo | $40.00/mo | +$15.00 (+60%) | $480.00 | $2,220.00$37.00/mo avg |
| Commerce | 1 year | $45.00/mo | $70.00/mo | +$25.00 (+56%) | $840.00 | $3,900.00$65.00/mo avg |
How to Pay Less When WordPress.com 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 .
WordPress.com Renewal FAQ
How much does WordPress.com cost after the first term?
After the intro term, WordPress.com plans renew at the regular monthly rate: Personal $4.00/mo → $9.00/mo; Premium $8.00/mo → $18.00/mo; Business $25.00/mo → $40.00/mo; Commerce $45.00/mo → $70.00/mo.
How much does the WordPress.com renewal price increase?
The increase depends on the plan. The largest jump is Personal, up 125% from $4.00/mo to $9.00/mo.
How long does the WordPress.com 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 WordPress.com plan?
Personal has the lowest intro price at $4.00/mo, renewing at $9.00/mo.