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What is WP Engine?

At WP Engine, we help power over 1.5 million businesses, brands, and agencies of all sizes on WordPress®. Our solutions enable brands and agencies to build, power and manage traditional WordPress®, WooCommerce® and Headless sites with tools used by millions like Local WP, Advanced Custom Fields, WP Migrate, and more.

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Product Description

Hassle-Free WordPress Hosting. WP Engine Offers the Best Fully-Managed WordPress Hosting Platform


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WPEngine
Company Website
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Austin, Texas
Twitter
@wpengine
46,218 Twitter followers
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1,138 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

WPEngine is a leading managed WordPress hosting provider that specializes in delivering high-performance, secure, and scalable hosting solutions for WordPress websites. With a focus on speed, reliability, and customer support, WPEngine offers features such as automatic backups, one-click staging, and robust security measures. Their platform is designed for businesses of all sizes, empowering users to create and manage their WordPress sites with ease. For more information, visit their website at https://wpengine.com.


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Ramit I.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"If Hosting Were a Spa, WP Engine Is the Full Swedish With Extra Towels"
WP Engine has been our digital fortress for years—and not once have we needed to raise the drawbridge in panic. From seamless site management to to...
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Charles H.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Excellent WordPress Hosting"
I really appreciate th clear, user-friendly dashboard that make managing multiple client websites a breeze. The layout is intuitive and the clean d...
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Jeff E.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
1.5 out of 5
"Way Overpriced"
Customer service in the beginning was strong.

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UI/UX Designer + Web Developer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about WP Engine?

WP Engine has been our digital fortress for years—and not once have we needed to raise the drawbridge in panic. From seamless site management to top-tier performance, they make complex hosting feel like a walk in the proverbial WordPress park. The platform itself is intuitive, beautifully designed, and robust—like a Swiss Army knife in a tailored suit.

We use WP Engine daily—like, caffeine-level frequency. Whether we’re staging a new site, syncing updates, or running backups, it’s all frictionless. Integrations? A dream. From CDN setup to third-party tools, everything just... works. Like IKEA furniture, but without the leftover screws and existential despair.

But the real MVPs? Their support team. Our account managers are prompt, personable, and practically psychic. Whether it’s a rogue plugin tantrum or a mysterious 500 error at 2 AM, their support staff handle it with grace, speed, and a healthy dash of good humour. It’s like having a tech-savvy concierge, but for websites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WP Engine?

Honestly, nitpicking WP Engine is like complaining that your espresso was too efficiently delivered. If I had to choose something, I’d say their pricing might make newer or smaller teams blink once or twice. But let’s be real: you get what you pay for. And in this case, you’re paying for uptime, peace of mind, and expert support that feels more like an extension of your own team than an external service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WP Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

WP Engine has solved the problem of hosting anxiety—yes, that very real feeling where you refresh your site five times wondering if it's still up or if someone broke it (again). From uptime reliability to performance optimization, they’ve taken the heavy lifting out of WordPress management.

They handle site speed, security, backups, caching, CDN integration, and updates like it’s a well-rehearsed magic act. For us, that means we can focus on actually building great websites instead of playing whack-a-mole with server issues.

It’s also removed the bottleneck of troubleshooting. Before WP Engine, it was a mess of emails, forums, and prayer. Now? We ping support, get a helpful human in minutes, and we’re back on track. It’s like having a full-stack dev on speed dial—without needing to bribe them with coffee and biscuits.

The benefit? Time saved, stress reduced, team efficiency boosted, and client trust earned. With WP Engine handling the infrastructure, we’re free to be creative, strategic, and proactive—basically everything our clients actually pay us for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CH
Head of Project Management
Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about WP Engine?

I really appreciate th clear, user-friendly dashboard that make managing multiple client websites a breeze. The layout is intuitive and the clean design helps me navigate all the essential features without getting lost. Additionally, their tech support is great! They are pretty fast to respond in support chat, and their support people mostly know what they are doing. Nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WP Engine?

One thing I dislike about WP Engine is their tendency to upsell additional services that our clients don’t really need. Sometimes, the upsell emails are framed in a way that makes it seem like there's an issue with the site that need to be addressed, setting off an unnecessary alarm for clients who then contact us with their concerns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WP Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

WP Engine has really stepped up their game in the past few years, adding loads of hosting features that are typically way pricier and sold a la cart. Their reasonable pricing, great support, and easy interface has helped us provide a nice hosting solutions for many clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Emma Zwirko of WP Engine

Thank you for taking the time to share your review and feedback, Charles! We're glad to hear about your positive experience using our platform and interacting with our support team.

We do apologize for any frustration around our sales approach and we have passed your feedback along to our leadership team to take into consideration as we evolve our process and systems.

Thank you for choosing WP Engine for your hosting needs! If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. We're here 24/7/365 and always happy to help.

JE
Founder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about WP Engine?

Customer service in the beginning was strong. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WP Engine?

Customer service fell off as they grew. They also prssured me into much higher pricing levels. My new host charges 1/6 of the fee for the exact same hosting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WP Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

Reliable hosting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Emma Zwirko of WP Engine

Hi, Jeff. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're very sorry to hear about your negative experience and we sincerely apologize for any frustration this has caused. This does not match the standards we uphold ourselves to, and we have escalated your feedback to our senior leadership team to consider as we evolve our process and systems.

If you ever need anything from us in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

NP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about WP Engine?

They have a very friendly dashboard to manage all your sites, with a couple of free tools that will help you on your sites.

We use WPengine to deploy several stores and they are running correctly. We can administrate those all sites easily and fast.

Our first stores were deployed very fast in a couple of clicks. It's ideal for startups that want to go online fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WP Engine?

If you use the cheapest plans, you share servers with other customers. This can cause your performance to have a negative impact due to the traffic from the other sites. We had to change servers because of that and we will upgrade our plan to have dedicated servers to avoid that problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WP Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

They solve the problem of managing servers to deploy WordPress/WooCommerce based stores. Now we can focus on delivering sites and not on managing an infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Review source: Seller invite
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What do you like best about WP Engine?

WPEngine provides the best 24/7 technical support I have ever seen. Their plugin updating add on saves me at least 8-10 hours of work a month. The DNS settings are easy to use and they integrate with many domain providers. The ease of implenetation with different URLs was such a great experience. I created one site and then easily pointed our different domains to the main site. It was seamless and the one issue I had, the 24/7 support walked me through it. As for frequency of use, I'm on WP Engine at least 4-5 times a week making updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WP Engine?

Honestly, I don't have anything I've found in over 3 years of use that I dislike. WPEngine takes on your advice as a user and is always finding ways to make the site easier to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WP Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

The ease of backups, the SSL having no cost, and the integration with WordPress and PHP are seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CF
President
Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
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What do you like best about WP Engine?

They have been a trusted vendor partner of ours for years and we have had a great experience with them. Their customer service is top notch and they often come to us proactively with solutions and ideas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WP Engine?

Price/cost. With that said, you get what you pay for and it is worth it in this case. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WP Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

They are actively working with us on improving our hosting, including security and efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

TS
Front end developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite on behalf of seller
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What do you like best about WP Engine?

I like that WPEngine backs up everyting for you every day, that you can back it up manually at any time, the fact that you can restore and feel safe about having it restored to any point. The support is amazing as well, as good as the Apple Support. The research as well. I participated in two research video calls and I was more than happy to give my input and experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WP Engine?

There is not much to dislike about it. The design is good but it is not as responsive as you might think. The confusion between Flywheel and WpEngine. I know they merged, but that is still going on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WP Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

It solves everything. Hosting, backing up, restoring. It's all handled by WpEngine so you don't have to worry about it. Buying from random host and trying to mix the hosts would be a nightmare, but WpEngine makes it easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about WP Engine?

Exceptional Performance:

WPEngine consistently delivers blazing-fast website performance, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable user experience for visitors.

The platform's comprehensive security measures provide peace of mind, with automatic updates, daily backups, and proactive threat detection keeping your website safe and sound.

WPEngine's support team stands out with their expertise and responsiveness. Whether it's a technical hiccup or a general inquiry, their support is reliable and efficient.

The intuitive dashboard and user interface make managing your WordPress site a breeze. It's perfect for both beginners and seasoned developers, streamlining the process of site maintenance.

WPEngine easily scales to accommodate growing website needs. With reliable hosting infrastructure, your site can handle increased traffic without sacrificing speed or performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WP Engine?

While the quality of service justifies the cost, some users may find WPEngine's pricing a bit on the higher side, especially for smaller websites or individuals on a tight budget. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WP Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

WP Engine, with its cutting-edge technology and optimized hosting environment, has significantly addressed this problem. Our website now boasts lightning-fast loading speeds, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for our visitors. This has not only improved user satisfaction but has also contributed to a notable boost in our search engine visibility Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages
AF
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about WP Engine?

The best support that I have experienced in the industry. Nothing even comes close. Their team is always prompt to respond and usually goes above and beyond in their solutions.

The overall product is what you'd expect - managed WordPress and WooCommerce hosting. The dashboard is easy to navigate and utilizing the Staging and Development environments for each instance is simple enough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WP Engine?

Entry-level pricing is still competitive, but enterprise options can be atrociously expensive. Depending on your situation, the price just may not be worth it, but if you can afford it their services and support are absolutely top-notch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WP Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

Currently, WP Engine makes it easy to manage and access a catalog of WordPress sites that our organization currently has in its portfolio. Their dashboard makes it easy to monitor each site individually and the SSO to each site make it seamless to get into the WordPress admin side for each individual site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about WP Engine?

The service WPEngine provide is very good. Whenever I have an issue there is also someone there to help me fix my issues. The integration into the websites I work on seem to be seemless, especially with the migration plugin. This make it incrediably easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WP Engine?

I don't lilke how the layout on the website is constantly changing. Whenever I get used to the layout of the WPEngine site/dashboard, things seem to be moved around. I would be good if the dashboard block could be rearranged to fit my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is WP Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?

A useful hosting solution which hold all the sites in one place for us to easily access Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.