Clarice I.
CI
Clarice I.
Senior Development Associate
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"WordPress Makes Website Updates Easy and User-Friendly"
5/5
What do you like best about WordPress.com?

WordPress is an easy interface for website development that allows us to easily edit and add new pages. While we did not set up the original website (we had a company do it) we find it very user friendly! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WordPress.com?

There are a lot of plugins necessary to get everything you want out of the website. It takes a lot of trial and error to figure out exactly what you want Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Himanshu  S.
HS
Himanshu S.
Wordpress Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User-Friendly Platform with Powerful Features and Seamless Scalability"
5/5
What do you like best about WordPress.com?

This platform stands out for its combination of user-friendliness and powerful features. It allows for straightforward content creation through the block editor, while also providing extensive customization options with themes and plugins. The built-in hosting and security features add convenience, and its strong SEO capabilities help boost visibility. Additionally, it is highly scalable, making it suitable for anything from a basic blog to a complex website, all backed by a large and active community. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WordPress.com?

Common complaints about WordPress.com usually focus on the restrictions faced by free or basic users, such as mandatory ads and limited functionality. For those using self-hosted WordPress.org, managing plugins and themes can be complicated. Users also report performance problems, like slow loading times due to excessive bloat, and security risks that often stem from third-party add-ons. Additionally, many find the editing tools confusing or are frustrated by unexpected changes to their plans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Altaf M.
AM
Altaf M.
Adminstrator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Versatile Platform for Creative Blogging and SEO Optimization"
5/5
What do you like best about WordPress.com?

I am using WordPress.com to run my blog website, and I use it to post daily blogs. WordPress.com solves my biggest problem by helping me use various useful plugins like Site Kit, which helps me see insights of the website. It also enhances creativity on my blog website and builds security. I like the user experience and find the plugins very useful. Specifically, the Site Kit plugin shows insights of the web, and the Rank Math plugin helps with SEO of the website. WordPress.com also provides a variety of features to manage and build the website effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WordPress.com?

Everything was good but there is a specific area which could be improved and need to implement, that is switch button for multiple sites. Switch button like switching multiple sites in WordPress within the same tab, currently users need to open separate tabs and login their site credentials there. Like, it is much complicated but I watched YouTube tutorials to set it up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ankit D.
AD
Ankit D.
Digital Marketing Specialist
Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to Set Up, Highly Customizable CMS Platform"
5/5
What do you like best about WordPress.com?

Unlike many other Content Management System (CMS) platforms, WordPress is much easier to understand, set up, and use for building a website. I’ve been using WordPress for over 10 years, and it has improved a lot over that time. It offers customizable website templates and plugins, plus Google Site Kit integration, which helps power up our website’s look, SEO, content, and other important factors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WordPress.com?

Although WordPress is a good platform, the most common issue with a WordPress-built site is its performance and load time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Thibault R.
TR
Thibault R.
Consultant SEO
Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"WordPress.com: Simplicity and reliability for creating a professional website"
5/5
What do you like best about WordPress.com?

WordPress.com offers a very stable and extremely easy-to-use environment, even for someone without technical skills. The interface is clear, the options are well organized, and the whole setup allows for creating a professional site in very little time. What I particularly appreciate is the peace of mind associated with managed hosting: automatic updates, enhanced security, backups — everything is taken care of. This allows me to focus on content, SEO, and strategy, rather than technical maintenance. The theme system is extensive enough to meet the needs of most freelancers, coaches, or small businesses. The block editor (Gutenberg) has really matured: you can now build clean, modular, and coherent pages without resorting to an external builder, even though many extensions like Divi or Elementor are extremely appreciated. For users who want to publish regularly, the platform is smooth, stable, and pleasant on a daily basis, very reliable and useful for small sites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WordPress.com?

Even though WordPress.com has evolved a lot, some limitations persist. The customization possibilities remain less advanced than on Webflow in terms of design, which can frustrate some users who want a completely custom design. Moreover, the reliance on certain paid plans to unlock relatively basic features (such as installing third-party plugins or certain technical optimizations) can be surprising when comparing the .com version to other more open CMS. Costs can rise quickly as soon as you try to step outside the standard framework. Finally, the ecosystem remains somewhat closed: you have to accept the technical choices imposed by the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KB
Kristin B.
Marketing and Communications Technology Manager
Real Estate
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Extensive Customization and Rapid Plugin Updates"
4/5
What do you like best about WordPress.com?

WordPress allows our marketing team to quickly build, update, and optimize community pages, hotel websites, and campaign landing pages without relying heavily on developers. I especially value the platform’s flexibility, library of plugins, custom post types, and SEO tools all of which make it easy for us to manage high-volume content, run promotions, and maintain accessibility and brand consistency at scale. WordPress strikes the perfect balance between power and usability. Our team can launch new pages in minutes, integrate with third-party tools, and make real-time updates that support leasing, bookings, and marketing initiatives. The intuitive editor, customizable templates, and strong support ecosystem make WordPress a reliable and efficient solution for a business with diverse digital needs like ours. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WordPress.com?

The platform sometimes runs slowly, but that can also be due to the size and complexity of our site. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Satya V.
SV
Satya V.
Partnership & Community Manager
Writing and Editing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Top-Notch Performance and Speed with WordPress.com"
5/5
What do you like best about WordPress.com?

I use WordPress.com to host my website because it provides the best class speed, performance, and greatest uptime at an affordable price. I love its no traffic limit and speed. The performance, uptime, and security are top-notch. I found the initial setup to be a bit different since I'm used to self-hosted WordPress versions and multiple panels, but WordPress.com's own panel works quite well and they have great resources for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WordPress.com?

The only thing that could be improved is they don't provide permalink structure change at their initial two plans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DG
Deepak G.
Frontend Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"I am using Continues WordPress.com from 1 year. And support team is also very supportive"
5/5
What do you like best about WordPress.com?

I have been using WordPress.com continuously for the past year. It’s easy to use, and most of the time I rely on WordPress for my website needs. WordPress.com provides both website building and website hosting in one place. I’m on the WordPress Business plan, which includes help desk support, and the support team has been very helpful and responsive whenever I’ve had an issue. Overall, WordPress is one of the website hosting options I’m happy with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WordPress.com?

It’s less flexible compared to a self-hosted option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Oil & Energy
AO
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Flexible Managed Hosting with an Intuitive Block Editor and Effective SEO"
4.5/5
What do you like best about WordPress.com?

The biggest strength is their flexibility, combined with managed hosting features. We can easily handle a professional website and host it on this platform. Their block editor makes content creation more intuitive, even for non-technical users. Also, their inbuilt SEOs features are very effective. Even e-commerce and membership kind of a webpage is easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WordPress.com?

Some advanced customisation and plugin flexibility are very much limited. Compared to the fully self hosted wordpress environment, their limitations are very limited in the backend. Pricing is going higher for every featured added in the backend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dipali K.
DK
Dipali K.
"Convenient and reliable blogging platform"
4.5/5
What do you like best about WordPress.com?

I use WordPress.com to create blogs, and I find its biggest feature to be that I can use it easily without any coding knowledge. It is an easy and secure platform that greatly helps in creating blogs. I also don't need to purchase web hosting, which makes it even more convenient. It is a reliable platform, so I don't feel any fear in creating blogs and don't face any problems. Additionally, setting it up was very easy for me and my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WordPress.com?

Although everything is good in it, sometimes there is a server issue, so it can be improved a bit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.