What we like
- Renewals are lower than most big shared hosts (Starter renews at $9.99)
- Generous site limits even on Starter
- Recommended by WordPress.org for years
Watch out for
- Email is a paid add-on after a 1-month trial
- Weekly backups only
- Upsells at checkout
The real price of Bluehost
Bluehost’s cheapest plan, Starter, is advertised at $3.99 a month, but that price requires paying for 36 months upfront: about $144 at checkout. When the intro term ends it renews at $9.99 a month, 150% more. Over three years you’d pay about $144 in total.
Money-back: 30 days. Free domain: 1st year (redeem within 90 days). Backups: Weekly. Email: Pro Email free trial, then $2.50/mo.
Bluehost plans and prices
| Plan | Type | Intro | Term | Renews at | 3-yr cost | Sites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarterWeekly backups | Shared hosting | $3.99/mo | 3-year term | $9.99/mo | $144 | 10 | 10 GB NVMe |
| BusinessFree domain privacy 1st year | Shared hosting | $6.99/mo | 3-year term | $13.99/mo | $252 | 50 | 50 GB NVMe |
| eCommerce EssentialsWooCommerce tools | Shared hosting | $14.99/mo | 3-year term | $21.99/mo | $540 | 100 | 100 GB NVMe |
Bluehost price history
No price changes logged since our baseline check on Oct 8, 2026.
Last checked Oct 8, 2026. We re-check every host monthly. See all hosting price changes.
Key facts
| Company | Jacksonville, Florida, USA · founded 2003 · owned by Newfold Digital |
|---|---|
| Hosting types | Shared hosting, WordPress hosting |
| Control panel | Bluehost Portal (custom) |
| Data centers | US |
| Money-back | 30 days |
| Free domain | 1st year (redeem within 90 days) |
| Free SSL | Yes |
| Free migration | Not advertised |
| Pro Email free trial, then $2.50/mo | |
| Backups | Weekly |
Verdict
Bluehost pairs a beginner-friendly WordPress setup with some of the gentler renewal increases among mass-market hosts: Starter is $3.99 a month on a 3-year term and renews at $9.99. Email and daily backups cost extra. Best for: wordPress beginners who want a familiar name and modest renewal prices.
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Premium plan
Beginners and small sites that want the lowest upfront cost and an easy panel.
- 30-day money-back
- Free domain
- Backups: Weekly on Premium; daily on Busin…
Starter plan
Small sites outside the US that want a nearby data center.
- 45-day money-back
- Free domain
- Backups: Daily (10-30 days retention)
StartUp plan
WordPress sites that value support, speed tools and daily backups, and can live with high renewals.
- 30-day money-back
- Free domain
- Backups: Daily, 30 days of history
Launch plan
Small businesses that want room to grow and a long trial window.
- 90-day money-back
- Free domain
- Backups: Backup Manager add-on (automated …
Sources · checked Oct 8, 2026
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