WP Engine renewal price
WP Engine's Essential, 1 site plan costs $28.00 a month for the first 12 months, then $35.00. That is 25% more once the intro price ends.
$28.00move-in rent / mo
$35.00after the intro term
+25%increase
$1,176three years in total
Every plan
| Plan | Move-in | Renews at | Increase | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential, 1 site | $28.00 | $35.00 | +25% | 12 mo |
| Essential, up to 3 sites | $52.00 | $65.00 | +25% | 12 mo |
| Essential, up to 10 sites | $104 | $130 | +25% | 12 mo |
Read on 2026-10-14 on WP Engine's own pricing page. Checked again every Monday.
Does prepaying longer pay off?
Prepaying 12 months saves $84.00 over three years compared with paying monthly, but you hand over $336 on day one.
| You prepay | Per month | Paid upfront | 3 years total | 5 years total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month to month | $35.00 | $35.00 | $1,260 | $2,100 |
| 1 year | $28.00 | $336 | $1,176 | $2,016 |
Essential, 1 site plan. After the prepaid term the renewal price applies, whatever term you renew for. Green marks the lowest three-year total.
How to pay less
- Before the renewal date, compare the renewal with another host's intro price. Moving often costs less than staying, and many hosts migrate for free.
The bill, year by year
Year 1move-in rent$336
Year 2renewal price$420
Year 3renewal price$420
Year 4renewal price$420
Year 5renewal price$420
Move-in rentRenewal price
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