WordPress is open source, so why do we have to pay for WordPress hosting?

[Delaney martin]

If I purchase shared WordPress hosting, will it be beneficial for me?

[Rex Maughan]

Yes, WordPress itself is completely free because it's open-source, but you still need a hosting provider to actually put your website online.

Hosting providers give you server space and take care of important things like security, speed, uptime, and customer support. Many also offer built-in tools to help with backups, SEO, and performance optimization.

You might also need to pay for a domain name (your website’s address) and any premium themes or plugins you want to use for extra features.

[Rachel S]

With WordPress, you can host a website for free with a subdomain (brandname.wordpress.com). This will not cost you anything, but if you are creating a business website, you will have to pay for the custom domain. In the same way, you should also have reliable hosting that helps you quickly load your site and give you enough uptime when your customers are visiting the site. Also, you will require technical support in case of any difficulties, which you will not get with a free hosting.