Best VPS for WordPress (2026)
WordPress doesn't need "special" hosting - it needs the right CPU/RAM, fast and reliable storage, and low latency to your users. This page gives you two practical shortlists built from our dataset, plus a quick verification checklist. Last dataset check: 2026-01-28.
What matters most for WordPress
RAM (caching + PHP workers)
2 GB is a practical baseline. 4 GB+ is safer for WooCommerce, busy sites, and heavier plugin stacks.
Storage (database + uploads)
NVMe can help for I/O-heavy sites, but the provider's storage backend and contention matter. Benchmark after purchase.
Latency to your audience
Choose a region close to users and use latency tiers to avoid obvious routing mistakes.
Backups + rollback
Ensure you can snapshot/restore. If you're testing a provider, prefer monthly billing + verify refund exclusions.
Starter shortlist (max 10 USD/mo, min 2GB RAM)
A practical baseline for most WordPress sites. Use VPS Finder to tighten region and route tags.
Contabo Cloud VPS 30 SC
Contabo
| global
8 vCPU | 24 GB RAM
200 GB NVME | IPv6
$8.95/mo
Score: 44.3 Updated: 2026-01-21
Contabo Cloud VPS 20 SP
Contabo
| global
6 vCPU | 18 GB RAM
150 GB NVME | IPv6
$8.95/mo
Score: 41.9 Updated: 2026-01-21
IONOS VPS Linux L
IONOS
| global
4 vCPU | 8 GB RAM
240 GB NVME | IPv6
$8.00/mo
$15.00/mo
Save 47%
You save $7.00 USD
Score: 40.6 Updated: 2026-01-21
Contabo Cloud VPS 20
Contabo
| global
6 vCPU | 12 GB RAM
100 GB NVME | IPv6
$7.95/mo
Score: 39.5 Updated: 2026-01-21
Contabo Cloud VPS 6C
Contabo
| global
6 vCPU | 12 GB RAM
100 GB NVME | IPv6
$7.95/mo
Score: 39.5 Updated: 2026-01-21
Contabo Cloud VPS 10 SP
Contabo
| global
4 vCPU | 10 GB RAM
100 GB NVME | IPv6
$4.95/mo
Score: 39.2 Updated: 2026-01-21
OVHcloud VPS-2
OVHcloud
| global
6 vCPU | 12 GB RAM
100 GB NVME
$6.75/mo
Score: 39.1 Updated: 2026-01-21
GreenCloudVPS BudgetKVMHNVF-3 (Hanoi)
GreenCloudVPS
| asia
4 vCPU | 8 GB RAM
60 GB NVME | IPv6
$3.75/mo
Billed year (12 months)
Score: 38 Updated: 2026-01-21
WooCommerce shortlist (max 25 USD/mo, min 4GB RAM, NVMe)
A heavier preset for stores and plugin-heavy sites. Still validate with your own theme, plugins, and traffic patterns.
Contabo Cloud VPS 40 SC
Contabo
| global
12 vCPU | 48 GB RAM
250 GB NVME | IPv6
$16.00/mo
Score: 45 Updated: 2026-01-21
Contabo Cloud VPS 30 SC
Contabo
| global
8 vCPU | 24 GB RAM
200 GB NVME | IPv6
$8.95/mo
Score: 44.3 Updated: 2026-01-21
IONOS VPS Linux XL
IONOS
| global
8 vCPU | 16 GB RAM
480 GB NVME | IPv6
$14.00/mo
$30.00/mo
Save 53%
You save $16.00 USD
Score: 42.6 Updated: 2026-01-21
IONOS VPS Linux XXL
IONOS
| global
12 vCPU | 24 GB RAM
720 GB NVME | IPv6
$22.00/mo
$50.00/mo
Save 56%
You save $28.00 USD
Score: 42.4 Updated: 2026-01-21
Contabo Cloud VPS 30 SP
Contabo
| global
10 vCPU | 36 GB RAM
250 GB NVME | IPv6
$17.00/mo
Score: 42 Updated: 2026-01-21
Contabo Cloud VPS 20 SP
Contabo
| global
6 vCPU | 18 GB RAM
150 GB NVME | IPv6
$8.95/mo
Score: 41.9 Updated: 2026-01-21
Hetzner CX53 (DE)
Hetzner
| europe
16 vCPU | 32 GB RAM
320 GB NVME | IPv6
$20.51/mo
Score: 40.7 Updated: 2026-01-21
Hetzner CX53 (FI)
Hetzner
| europe
16 vCPU | 32 GB RAM
320 GB NVME | IPv6
$20.51/mo
Score: 40.7 Updated: 2026-01-21
Quick verification checklist (10 minutes)
Even "good" specs can behave differently due to CPU models, throttling, and noisy neighbors. After purchase, validate with quick checks and a repeatable benchmark.
Basic system info
lscpu | egrep "Model name|CPU\(s\)"
free -h
df -hTBenchmark repeatably
Use sysbench + fio and run multiple times across different hours. See How to benchmark a VPS.
Tip: If you're switching providers, use Compare to keep your shortlist consistent.
FAQ
- How much RAM do I need for WordPress?
- For a small WordPress site, 2 GB RAM is a practical baseline. For WooCommerce or multiple sites, 4 GB+ helps with PHP workers and caching. Always validate on your theme + plugins.
- Do I need NVMe for WordPress?
- Not always. NVMe can help when your database or plugin stack is I/O-heavy, but CPU and RAM often matter more. Use NVMe as a signal, then verify with your own benchmarks.
- Should I choose managed WordPress hosting instead of a VPS?
- If you don't want to handle server updates, backups, and security, managed WordPress hosting can be worth it. If you're comfortable managing a stack, a VPS gives more control and can be cheaper.
- How can I reduce risk when trying a new provider?
- Prefer monthly billing and check refund eligibility and exclusions. Use the refund-eligible shortlist as a starting point, then confirm terms on the provider's official pages.