WP Engine renewal price: what you pay after the intro term
Observed on WP Engine's pricing page, last verified 2026-08-23 (automatic check 2026-08-27: sentinel-ok).
Enshittification Index: 5.8 (clean record)
| Plan | Intro /mo | Term | Renewal /mo | Jump | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup cheapest | $20.00 | 12 mo | $30.00 | +50% | $240.00 | $960.00 | $1,680.00 | tracking since 2026-08-23 |
| Professional popular | — | 12 mo | $55.00 | — | $660.00 | $1,980.00 | $3,300.00 | tracking since 2026-08-23 |
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Where the renewal price is stated
Startup
“4 months free saves $120! - $20 /mo for 1 year ... Startup for small websites & blogs Starting at $30* /mo ... * First year pricing and associated coupons are valid for new customers purchasing Essential plans only. ... Product renewal pricing subject to change.”
Source: https://wpengine.com/plans/ · observed 2026-08-23 · confidence medium · First-year effective $20/mo (8 x $30 / 12) on annual billing; renews at the $30/mo list rate ($360/yr) unless changed. Monthly-billing price not shown. No money-back guarantee stated on this page.
- 12-month billing intro price: $20.00/mo
Professional
“Best Value Professional for building your brand Starting at $55* /mo”
Source: https://wpengine.com/plans/ · observed 2026-08-23 · confidence medium · 'Best Value' badge. First-year promo price for Professional is not in the static HTML (only Startup's $20 card is) - null rather than assumed. Growth $109*/mo, Scale $276*/mo, Core $400*/mo.
Price history
Startup
| Observed | Intro /mo | Renewal /mo | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-23 | $20.00 | $30.00 | seed |
Professional
| Observed | Intro /mo | Renewal /mo | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-23 | — | $55.00 | seed |
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