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: 2026-01-13.
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 (≤$10/mo, ≥2GB RAM)
A practical baseline for most WordPress sites. Use VPS Finder to tighten region and route tags.
Hetzner CX33 (DE)
Hetzner
· europe
4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM
80 GB NVME · IPv6
$6.39 /mo
Score: 35.5 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CX33 (FI)
Hetzner
· europe
4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM
80 GB NVME · IPv6
$6.39 /mo
Score: 35.5 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CAX21 (DE)
Hetzner
· europe
4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM
80 GB NVME · IPv6
$7.56 /mo
Score: 34.7 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CAX21 (FI)
Hetzner
· europe
4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM
80 GB NVME · IPv6
$7.56 /mo
Score: 34.7 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CPX22 (DE)
Hetzner
· europe
2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
80 GB NVME · IPv6
$7.56 /mo
Score: 28.6 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CPX22 (FI)
Hetzner
· europe
2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
80 GB NVME · IPv6
$7.56 /mo
Score: 28.6 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CX23 (DE)
Hetzner
· europe
2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
40 GB NVME · IPv6
$4.06 /mo
Score: 28.4 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CX23 (FI)
Hetzner
· europe
2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM
40 GB NVME · IPv6
$4.06 /mo
Score: 28.4 Updated: 2026-01-11
WooCommerce shortlist (≤$25/mo, ≥4GB RAM, NVMe)
A heavier preset for stores and plugin-heavy sites. Still validate with your own theme, plugins, and traffic patterns.
Hetzner CX53 (DE)
Hetzner
· europe
16 vCPU · 32 GB RAM
320 GB NVME · IPv6
$20.36 /mo
Score: 40.8 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CX53 (FI)
Hetzner
· europe
16 vCPU · 32 GB RAM
320 GB NVME · IPv6
$20.36 /mo
Score: 40.8 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CX43 (DE)
Hetzner
· europe
8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
160 GB NVME · IPv6
$11.05 /mo
Score: 40.3 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CX43 (FI)
Hetzner
· europe
8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
160 GB NVME · IPv6
$11.05 /mo
Score: 40.3 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CAX31 (DE)
Hetzner
· europe
8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
160 GB NVME · IPv6
$14.54 /mo
Score: 38.9 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CAX31 (FI)
Hetzner
· europe
8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
160 GB NVME · IPv6
$14.54 /mo
Score: 38.9 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CPX42 (DE)
Hetzner
· europe
8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
320 GB NVME · IPv6
$23.27 /mo
Score: 37.3 Updated: 2026-01-11
Hetzner CPX42 (FI)
Hetzner
· europe
8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
320 GB NVME · IPv6
$23.27 /mo
Score: 37.3 Updated: 2026-01-11
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.