BluehostReview and ratings

Bluehost is a web host with WordPress-optimized plans for small sites, online stores and agencies.

6.8/10

Good: Bluehost scores 6.8 out of 10

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Bluehost pros and cons

What's good

  • Free domain for one year on 12 and 36 month terms
  • Free SSL, CDN and WordPress migration included
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on hosting

What to watch

  • Renewal prices are roughly double the 36-month intro prices
  • Phone support starts on the Business plan
  • A domain refund fee applies if you cancel within 30 days on a plan with a free domain

What Reddit says about Bluehost

Reddit users who run WordPress on Bluehost describe slow support and a wp-admin login redirect that several support calls did not fix. Posts also flag an outdated PHP 7.3 default on its WordPress Pro plan and a cPanel layout that is hard for newcomers to navigate.

Complaints

  • Support calls did not fix login redirect
  • WordPress Pro plan defaults to PHP 7.3
  • Confusing cPanel and login flow
  • Hard to find where to free disk space

Who should buy Bluehost

  • Beginners and small sites on a budget
  • Small businesses that want phone support on a mid-tier plan

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