WPhost review
A managed WordPress host with staging, backups, CDN delivery, and selected-plan Multisite support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
WPhost is managed WordPress hosting for businesses, bloggers, agencies, developers, and designers. It runs on dedicated WordPress resources on a Google Cloud-backed platform and is available through the web. The service combines managed WordPress core updates with staging environments, nightly off-site backups, server-side caching, SSL certificates, SFTP access, and a Fastly-powered global CDN. WordPress migration is included, while Multisite support is available on selected plans.
The plan structure separates important capabilities across Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Bronze includes free domain registration, a free SSL certificate, staging, nightly backups, managed WordPress updates, and a free Fastly CDN. Silver adds free multi-domain SSL, infection insurance, and Multisite. Gold adds managed plugin updates, while Platinum adds 24/7 emergency support. Plans are priced in New Zealand dollars and exclude GST, with varying storage and monthly-visit limits. The published category details list a starting price of 29 and 1.5 GB of storage.
WPhost fits teams that want managed WordPress operations with staging, automated backups, caching, global CDN delivery, auto-healing, instant scaling, and a defined upgrade path. Multisite operators should focus on the Silver tier or above, while teams needing managed plugin updates should consider Gold and those prioritizing emergency coverage should consider Platinum. Bronze does not include Multisite or infection insurance, and the service does not include free malware removal. The staging feature is listed with the hosting plans, while the dedicated staging page describes it as an add-on with the first month free and subsequent monthly charges. Choose WPhost for managed infrastructure and network-oriented WordPress features; look elsewhere if more than 1.5 GB of storage or free malware removal is essential.
WPhost pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Staging and nightly off-site backups are included
- Fastly-powered CDN and server-side caching support delivery
- Selected plans include WordPress Multisite support
- Where it doesn't
- Storage is limited to 1.5 GB
- Multisite support is restricted to selected plans
- Support is primarily provided through tickets
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