Essential 1 Site
- Intro price (1 year)
- $28.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $35.00/mo
- Increase
- +$7.00 (+25%)
- Renewal per year
- $420.00
- 5-year total
- $2,016.00 ($33.60/mo avg)
WP Engine Renewal Price
WP Engine plans start at $28.00/mo (Essential 1 Site) on the introductory term, then renew at the regular rate. The biggest jump is on Essential 1 Site, which goes from $28.00/mo to $35.00/mo at renewal (+25%).
The table below uses the intro and regular monthly rates from our WP Engine plan data. The 5-year cost assumes you buy the intro term shown, then keep renewing at the regular rate until month 60.
Essential 3 Sites
- Intro price (1 year)
- $52.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $65.00/mo
- Increase
- +$13.00 (+25%)
- Renewal per year
- $780.00
- 5-year total
- $3,744.00 ($62.40/mo avg)
Essential 10 Sites
- Intro price (1 year)
- $104.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $130.00/mo
- Increase
- +$26.00 (+25%)
- Renewal per year
- $1,560.00
- 5-year total
- $7,488.00 ($124.80/mo avg)
Essential 30 Sites
- Intro price (1 year)
- $264.00/mo
- Renewal price
- $330.00/mo
- Increase
- +$66.00 (+25%)
- Renewal per year
- $3,960.00
- 5-year total
- $19,008.00 ($316.80/mo avg)
| Plan | Intro Term | Intro Price | Renewal Price | Increase | Renewal per Year | 5-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential 1 Site | 1 year | $28.00/mo | $35.00/mo | +$7.00 (+25%) | $420.00 | $2,016.00$33.60/mo avg |
| Essential 3 Sites | 1 year | $52.00/mo | $65.00/mo | +$13.00 (+25%) | $780.00 | $3,744.00$62.40/mo avg |
| Essential 10 Sites | 1 year | $104.00/mo | $130.00/mo | +$26.00 (+25%) | $1,560.00 | $7,488.00$124.80/mo avg |
| Essential 30 Sites | 1 year | $264.00/mo | $330.00/mo | +$66.00 (+25%) | $3,960.00 | $19,008.00$316.80/mo avg |
How to Pay Less When WP Engine 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 .
WP Engine Renewal FAQ
How much does WP Engine cost after the first term?
After the intro term, WP Engine plans renew at the regular monthly rate: Essential 1 Site $28.00/mo → $35.00/mo; Essential 3 Sites $52.00/mo → $65.00/mo; Essential 10 Sites $104.00/mo → $130.00/mo; Essential 30 Sites $264.00/mo → $330.00/mo.
How much does the WP Engine renewal price increase?
The increase depends on the plan. The largest jump is Essential 1 Site, up 25% from $28.00/mo to $35.00/mo.
How long does the WP Engine 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 WP Engine plan?
Essential 1 Site has the lowest intro price at $28.00/mo, renewing at $35.00/mo.