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providerKinsta (Google Cloud)
ttfb_avg142ms
uptime_30d99.98%
support_resp2m 14s
price_mo$35.00
verdict★ Editor's Pick
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Managed WordPress
Kinsta
Premium Google Cloud infrastructure. The fastest managed WordPress host in the benchmarks we track, with support that actually answers technical questions.
9.4
★★★★★
Editor's Pick
Managed Cloud
Cloudways
The most flexible managed hosting platform. Your choice of AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, Vultr, or Linode — all managed for you.
9.1
★★★★★
Best for Agencies
Managed WordPress
WP Engine
The market standard for enterprise WordPress hosting. Powering 500,000+ sites in 120 countries. Premium price, premium performance.
8.9
★★★★★
Best for Enterprise
Dedicated / VPS
Liquid Web
The spiritual successor to what dedicated hosting used to mean. Managed dedicated servers with Heroic Support™ that lives up to the name.
8.8
★★★★★
Best Dedicated
Shared / Budget
Hostinger
Remarkable performance for the price. If you're starting out or building client sites on a budget, this is the honest recommendation.
8.5
★★★★★
Best Value
Managed WordPress
SiteGround
Google Cloud infrastructure with proprietary caching and security tools. A strong mid-range choice for WordPress-heavy projects.
8.3
★★★★☆
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