Bluehost has been a default recommendation for new WordPress sites for years, and its current plans still lean into that role. Each tier is sized by the number of monthly visitors it is designed for, which makes picking a plan easier for beginners who have never thought about CPU or memory.
Bluehost plans and pricing
All three plans are priced on a 36-month term and include a free domain for the first year, weekly backups, free SSL and a 30-day money-back guarantee:
- Starter: $3.99/mo, renewing at $9.99/mo. Ten websites, 10 GB NVMe storage, around 40,000 visits a month.
- Business: $6.99/mo, renewing at $13.99/mo. Fifty websites, 50 GB NVMe, around 200,000 visits a month.
- eCommerce Essentials: $14.99/mo, renewing at $21.99/mo. One hundred websites, 100 GB NVMe, around 400,000 visits a month.
What we like
Renewal prices are moderate for the category: Starter renews at $9.99 a month, lower than several rivals that start cheaper. WordPress is set up from the start, and the visit-based sizing gives beginners a sensible way to choose. Ten websites on the entry plan is generous.
What to watch for
The best prices require a 36-month commitment, and backups are weekly rather than daily. Storage on Starter is modest if your site is image-heavy. During checkout, review any optional extras that are pre-selected and untick the ones you do not need.
Who should choose Bluehost
Bluehost is a good match for first-time WordPress bloggers and small business owners who want a guided setup and predictable costs. Business is worth the upgrade if you expect steady traffic growth or want to host several client or side projects.
How it compares
Against Hostinger, Bluehost starts a dollar higher but renews a dollar lower on its entry plan and allows ten sites instead of three. Against SiteGround, Bluehost is far cheaper at renewal but keeps backups weekly rather than daily. Against DreamHost, the trade-off is commitment: DreamHost gives its intro rate on one year, while Bluehost asks for three. For most beginners planning to keep a blog for several years, Bluehost’s moderate renewal makes the three-year total one of the lowest in this group.
The verdict
Bluehost is not the flashiest host, but its renewal pricing and beginner-friendly sizing make it a safe, sensible first home for a WordPress site.
Prices are in US dollars, exclude tax and were taken from the provider’s official pricing page. Hosting promotions change often, so confirm the current price at checkout. See every host side by side in our hosting comparison table.