WordPress Hosting Plans
Affordable, feature-rich plans optimized for WordPress performance and security.
Not sure which to choose? WordPress Hosting is the same platform and price as our Web Hosting, tuned for WordPress: pre-installed, auto-updated and LiteSpeed cached. If you're not set on WordPress, standard Web Hosting runs the same resources without the WordPress-specific setup — useful if you want a site builder, another CMS or your own code.
Launch
Great for first-time WordPress hosting users.
R79/moSave 50%
R39.50/mo
When billed annually. R474 for the first year. Renews at R79/mo.
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Want a designer to perfect it? Free from Starter up.
Features
- 1 Website
- 50 GB NVMe Storage
- 25 Email Accounts
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Free SSL Certificate
- Free .co.za domain (annual plans)
- AI website builder included
Extra Features
- Website built for you in a minute
- Site.pro Website Builder Included
- 1-click WordPress Install
- Malware & Virus Protection
Starter
Ideal for new WordPress blogs and startups.
R148/moSave 50%
R74/mo
When billed annually. R888 for the first year. Renews at R148/mo.
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Included free: designer perfects the site we build you + .co.za or .com domain (annual plans)
Features
- 2 Websites
- 75 GB NVMe Storage
- 50 Email Accounts
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Free SSL Certificate
- Free .co.za or .com domain (annual plans)
- AI website builder included
Extra Features
- Website built for you in a minute
- Site.pro Website Builder Included
- 1-click WordPress Install
- Malware & Virus Protection
Premium
Perfect for most WordPress hosting users.
R298/moSave 50%
R149/mo
When billed annually. R1,788 for the first year. Renews at R298/mo.
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Included free: designer perfects the site we build you + .co.za or .com domain (annual plans)
Features
- 100 Websites
- 100 GB NVMe Storage
- Unlimited Email Accounts
- Unmetered Bandwidth
- Free SSL Certificate
- Free .co.za or .com domain (annual plans)
- AI website builder included
Extra Features
- Website built for you in a minute
- Site.pro Website Builder Included
- 1-click WordPress Install
- Malware & Virus Protection
Rather we built it for you?
We build your website in about a minute, a designer perfects it, and we look after it from R299/month — hosting, domain and email included.
WordPress, Ready to Go
Your site is installed, updated and protected for you — nothing to set up.
Installed for You
Your hosting arrives pre-configured with the latest WordPress version, ready to use the moment you buy. No installer, no setup.
Updated Automatically
WordPress core is patched and updated for you, so your site stays secure without you tracking release notes.
Protected Automatically
Automatic malware scanning and security hardening run on every WordPress site we host.
A Designer Perfects Your Site on Starter and Above
Our SA design team builds your website for you — included with the plan, not an agency fee.
Built by Our Team
Every plan includes the AI website builder; on Website Care a designer perfects the site for you.
A Real Person, Not a Template
A designer on our South African team builds it. You tell us about your business; we handle the rest.
Yours to Edit
It is your WordPress site. Edit it yourself any time, or ask our team.
Caching Set Up For You
Fast WordPress hosting without buying a performance plugin.
LiteSpeed Servers
Every WordPress site runs on LiteSpeed web servers, built to serve pages faster than standard Apache hosting.
AcceleratorWP, Installed Automatically
AcceleratorWP sets up caching on your site automatically overnight — no configuration from you, and no need to buy WP Rocket or a similar paid plugin.
Or Use LiteSpeed Cache
Prefer LSCache? The LiteSpeed Cache plugin works on our servers — install it from your WordPress dashboard whenever you like.
Backed Up Every Day
Two copies of your site, taken daily, restorable in one click.
Daily Automatic Backups
JetBackup runs every day on every WordPress site we host. Nothing to schedule and no backup plugin to pay for.
Stored in Two Places
Your backups are kept on a separate disk on the server and copied to a remote backup server, so one failure does not take both.
One-Click Restore
Restore your whole site, individual files or a database yourself, from your control panel, whenever you need to.
Websites we built recently
Built with the AI website builder that comes with every plan. On Website Care a designer perfects it and looks after it. Phone numbers, email and addresses are hidden.
See My Website FreeFree to see. No card needed. Website Care from R299/month.
Your WordPress Hosting Questions Answered
Get expert insights about WordPress hosting options, features, and providers for South African users.
Hostking's WordPress hosting comes pre-configured and ready to use — no manual setup required. Every plan includes one-click WordPress installation, automatic core updates, daily JetBackup backups, a free SSL certificate, and LiteSpeed-powered performance, all backed by local South African support.
Can I upgrade my WordPress hosting plan?
Yes, you can upgrade to a higher plan as your website grows.
Can I host multiple WordPress sites on one plan?
Yes. Our Starter plan supports 2 websites and our Premium plan supports up to 100 websites — ideal for growing businesses and agencies.
Is my WordPress site secure?
Your WordPress hosting includes automatic malware scanning, firewall protection, daily backups and automatic core updates to help protect your website.
- Can you migrate my existing WordPress site?
Yes, and it's free. Our team moves your WordPress files, database and email across, and we plan every migration to avoid downtime.
- Do I get a free website design with WordPress Hosting?
Yes. Every plan includes the AI website builder, so you don't have to build it yourself, and on Website Care a designer perfects it.
- Will WordPress be updated automatically?
Yes, WordPress core updates are enabled by default. You can also control plugin and theme updates from your dashboard.
- Is an SSL certificate included?
Yes. A free SSL certificate is automatically installed on every WordPress hosting plan.
- Why choose Hostking for WordPress hosting in South Africa?
Hostking offers WordPress-optimised hosting with LiteSpeed servers, NVMe SSD storage, LSCache, daily backups, free SSL and local SA support — all from R39.50/mo with annual billing, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Who do I contact if I need help?
Our SA support team is available 07:00 to 22:00 SAST every day via live chat and tickets, with our AI assistant on live chat overnight.