There are several ways to get WordPress. The easiest is through a hosting provider , but sometimes tech-savvy folks prefer to download and install it themselves.
Either way, you can use your WordPress through a web browser and with our mobile apps .
WordPress Hosting
Choosing a hosting provider can be difficult, so we have selected a few of the best to get you started.
Bluehost has turned passion for WordPress into the fastest, simplest managed platform for your websites. Recommended by WordPress since 2005, each WordPress package offers a free domain, free SSL, and 24/7 support.
Visit Bluehost
SiteGround offers top-tier website performance and support regardless of your technical skill. Join millions of happy clients using their WordPress services to get the help you need at prices you love.
Visit Siteground
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Priceless, and also free
Download WordPress and use it on your site.
Installation
With our famous 5-minute installation, setting up WordPress for the first time is simple. We’ve created a handy guide to see you through the installation process.
Release notifications
Want to get notified about WordPress releases? Join the WordPress Announcements mailing list and we will send a friendly message whenever there is a new stable release.
Requirements
We recommend servers running version 7.4 or greater of PHP and MySQL version 5.6 OR MariaDB version 10.1 or greater. Apache or Nginx as the most robust options for running WordPress, but neither is required.
