WordPress management tools included with every plan

WordPress tools and expert support

We look after the hosting platform and daily backups. You get professional tools to test updates, manage WordPress and make changes with confidence and control.

Test WordPress updates

Automated checks test updates on a copy of your site, helping catch problems before changes reach your live website.

Try changes in staging

Create a staging copy to try a new theme, plugin or design without changing what visitors see on your live site.

Protected daily backups

Daily immutable off-site backups help protect your recovery copies against ransomware, malicious changes and accidental backup deletion.

Help from real people

Contact our team by phone, live chat or ticket for help with your hosting, WordPress tools and available recovery options.

You manage your content, design, plugin licences and custom code. Choose your update settings from your WordPress management dashboard.

Our WordPress hosting platform

Powered by HyperWP

HyperWP combines NVMe storage, built-in caching and professional WordPress tools to keep your website quick and simple to manage.

Business plans and above include high-frequency processors to help handle demanding pages and busier WordPress sites.

WordPress demo benchmark

Tested on HyperWP Business

Google PageSpeed Insights performance scores for our WordPress demo site.

Desktop

100/100

Largest content load0.3 seconds

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Mobile

100/100

Largest content load1.1 seconds

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Tested 3 November 2026. A new test may return different results.

About this performance test

A single Google Lighthouse test of the HyperWP platform journal homepage on HyperWP Business. Mobile testing simulates a Moto G Power on a slow 4G connection.

These are lab results, not measurements of real visitors or a busy WooCommerce store. No real-user performance data was available. The mobile largest content load of 1.1 seconds is within Google’s good target of 2.5 seconds.

Lighthouse measured the homepage headline as the largest content on mobile. These scores describe this page, not an image-heavy site or a guarantee for every website.

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High-frequency compute

High-frequency CPU cores help Business and Enterprise WordPress sites load faster and stay responsive when traffic increases.

NVMe storage performance

High-speed NVMe storage supports fast file access and database operations, helping WordPress handle themes, plugins and content changes efficiently.

Designed to scale

From smaller brochure sites to more demanding WordPress deployments, the platform is structured to scale cleanly as traffic and complexity increase.

Managed for stability

WordPress sites need more than raw performance. Backups, security, updates and active management help reduce disruption and keep operations reliable.

Why businesses move their WordPress sites to WHUK

A better standard of WordPress hosting

Move to WordPress hosting that is simple to manage, protected by off-site backups and ready to grow with your website.

Speak to someone who knows the platform

Our support team works directly with the platforms they support. You get help from people who understand the service, with clear ownership from first contact through to resolution.

WHUK Technical Support

Hosting specialists, available 24/7

Real people, clear ownership and help from a team that understands your service.

23 sec

average phone answer time

<17 min

typical ticket response

4.5/5

average support satisfaction

*Based on support stats for August 2026

Dedicated WordPress hosting

Most WordPress websites do not need a dedicated server. But some do.

When traffic is higher, WooCommerce usage is heavier or the site has more demanding technical requirements, dedicated WordPress hosting gives you dedicated resources, consistent performance and more headroom than standard WordPress plans are designed to provide.

Is dedicated WordPress hosting right for you?

  • Your site has outgrown the higher standard WordPress plans
  • WooCommerce or plugin usage is becoming heavier day to day
  • You need more consistent dedicated resources
  • You want SSH and Git access included as part of the environment
  • You need a more capable platform for a larger or more critical WordPress setup

WP Dedicated

8 Core E-2488

Best for

Mission-critical WordPress websites and higher-demand environments that need more performance headroom

From only

£344.79

ex VAT

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  • Up to 30 WordPress sites
  • Intel Xeon 8 cores / 16 threads · 3.2 GHz base / 5.6 GHz boost
  • 64 GB RAM
  • 2 × 960 GB SSD RAID 1
  • Unlimited mailboxes
  • Free SSL

WP Dedicated

6 Core E-2336

Best for

Larger WordPress websites and businesses that need dedicated resources without moving into an overcomplicated setup

From only

£248.66

ex VAT

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  • Up to 30 WordPress sites
  • Intel Xeon 6 cores / 12 threads at 2.9 GHz base / 4.8 GHz boost
  • 32 GB RAM
  • 2 × 960 GB SSD RAID 1
  • Unlimited mailboxes
  • Free SSL

Ready to make the move?

Moving an existing WordPress site can feel risky when your website, email or live services are already in use. We will review your setup, explain the likely approach and help you understand what happens next before any work begins.

A provider you can put your trust in

Choose a team that takes security, continuity and responsible hosting seriously, backed by recognised certifications and established data centre standards.

Infrastructure built for resilience

Our UK data centre facilities combine resilient power, cooling and connectivity to support dependable service.

Powered by renewable energy

Our hosting is delivered from data centres powered by REGO-certified renewable energy (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin).

Security built into every layer

Layered safeguards, access controls and ongoing monitoring help protect the systems your business relies on.

Your WordPress tools in one place

Every plan includes professional WordPress management tools. Install WordPress, manage plugins and themes, and choose your automatic update settings from one simple dashboard.

Enable update testing to check changes on a temporary copy first. Automated checks help spot problems, while staging lets you test important features such as forms and your store’s checkout.

  • Install WordPress and manage plugins and themes
  • Test updates before they reach your live site
  • Clone your website and test changes in staging
  • Website firewall, malware scanning and protection against repeated login attacks

Hosting that grows with your business

A WordPress hosting plan should give you room to grow without forcing you into more infrastructure too early. Many websites need a well-managed WordPress environment first, then a clear path to a larger setup when traffic or technical requirements call for it.

Start with the plan that fits your site today, then move up when you need more resources or flexibility. You can keep the same provider as your requirements grow.

  • Start with the WordPress plan that fits now
  • Move up as traffic and requirements grow
  • Move to a larger setup only when needed
  • Stay with a provider that can support the next stage as well

Compare full plan details

See the full plan details side by side so you can compare the allowances and differences between each plan.

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Starter
Paid Annually £4.79/moex VAT Billed £57.48 annually
Essential
Paid Annually £6.99/moex VAT Billed £83.88 annually
Enterprise
Paid Annually £19.99/moex VAT Billed £239.88 annually
Overview
WordPress Management
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Not sure which plan is right?

If you are comparing the detail and still not sure which plan fits best, talk to our team. We can help you choose the right starting point based on your website, email needs and expected usage.

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Ready to grow beyond your WordPress plan?

If your website needs more resources, more flexibility or a more powerful environment than even a premium shared hosting plan is designed to provide, compare our VPS hosting options or talk to us about the right next step.

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WordPress Frequently Asked Questions

Is this WordPress hosting suitable for business websites?

Yes. It is designed for businesses that want dependable WordPress hosting, simple management tools and help from real people.

Can you help me move my WordPress site from another provider?

Yes. We can review your current setup, explain the likely approach and help you understand the next step before anything starts.

What if my WordPress site outgrows the plan I start on?

You can move up to a higher WordPress plan or, when needed, into a more powerful environment without having to change provider.

Can I speak to someone before I order?

Yes. If you want help choosing the right WordPress hosting option or understanding what is involved in moving from another provider, you can speak to our team by phone, live chat or support ticket.

Do I need WordPress hosting or would standard web hosting be enough?

That depends on how central WordPress is to your website and how much you want the hosting environment to be geared around it. If WordPress is a core part of your site and you want a more tailored setup, WordPress hosting is usually the better choice.

Is WordPress pre-installed?

No. WordPress is not pre-installed. It can be installed quickly using the 1-click installer included with the plans, so getting started is still straightforward.

Are backups included with WordPress hosting?

Yes. Your website files, databases and email are backed up daily to immutable off-site storage, helping protect your recovery copies against ransomware, malicious changes and accidental backup deletion. Starter and Essential include 7 days of backup retention; Business and Enterprise include 30 days. Contact support if you need help understanding your recovery options.

Is SSL included?

Yes. SSL is included, helping secure your website and protect traffic between your site and its visitors.

Can I host WooCommerce on these plans?

Yes. WordPress hosting can support WooCommerce, and larger or busier WooCommerce websites may be better suited to higher plans or dedicated WordPress hosting.

What is the difference between standard WordPress hosting and dedicated WordPress hosting?

Standard WordPress hosting is a good choice for many business websites that want a managed WordPress environment without the cost or complexity of a dedicated server. Dedicated WordPress hosting is better suited to larger or more demanding websites that need dedicated resources, more control and additional performance headroom.

Which WordPress management tools are included?

Every plan includes installation, plugin and theme management, automatic update controls, update testing, staging, cloning and WordPress security hardening, all available through your hosting dashboard.

Who manages WordPress, plugin and theme updates?

You choose the update settings for each website in your WordPress management dashboard. You can enable automatic updates with testing on a temporary copy before changes reach your live site. WHUK manages the hosting platform and daily backups. The included tools do not mean a member of our team manually tests or monitors every website update.

What happens if an update check detects a problem?

When automatic updates and update testing are enabled together, an update is held back if the checks detect a problem on the temporary copy. Review the results before deciding what to do next. Automated checks cannot test every function, so check important forms, checkout flows and custom features in staging. If your live site has a problem, contact support to discuss the issue and available backups.

Does managed hosting include changes to my website?

You remain responsible for website content, design, plugin and theme licences, custom code and third-party services. These plans include the managed hosting platform, daily backups, WordPress management tools and hosting support. Website development and ongoing manual plugin maintenance are not included with the management tools.

How does the staging tool help?

The staging tool lets you create a copy of your live WordPress site so you can test changes more safely before pushing them live. That is useful when you want to trial updates, new plugins or design changes without affecting the live website straight away.

How do the performance tools help my website?

The included tools help WordPress load quickly through page caching, database optimisation, code minification and lazy loading. You can adjust the settings to suit your website and exclude pages where needed.

What does immutable backup storage mean?

Immutable storage helps protect backup copies against alteration and deletion, including ransomware, malicious changes and accidental backup deletion. Off-site storage also keeps the copies separate from your hosting server. This protects your recovery copies; it does not prevent changes to your live website or mean backups are kept forever.

What security protection is included?

Every plan includes website firewall protection, malware scanning and protection against repeated login attacks. WordPress security hardening, vulnerability checks and checks for unexpected changes to core files are also available.

Which software powers these features?

WP Toolkit Deluxe in cPanel provides WordPress management, including Smart Updates and staging. Imunify360 runs on all our hosting servers for website security, while Acronis provides daily immutable off-site backups. AccelerateWP provides the WordPress caching and optimisation tools.

Does WordPress hosting include email accounts?

Yes. WordPress hosting includes email accounts, with the mailbox allowance depending on the plan you choose.

Can I install additional plugins on WordPress hosting?

Yes. You can install additional WordPress plugins to extend the functionality of your site. As with any plugin-based website, it is still important to keep plugins updated and choose them carefully.

Will you help me choose the right WordPress plan?

Yes. If you are unsure which plan is right for your website, expected traffic or day-to-day requirements, our team can help you compare the options and choose a sensible starting point.