Tech Stack

When you create a site on WordPress.com, you benefit from a robust, fully managed tech stack designed to enhance performance, security, and growth. This page outlines the key features that come standard with your WordPress.com site and explains their importance.

Pre-installed plugins

WordPress.com Business and Commerce plans include a curated set of pre-installed plugins to provide speed, security, and flexibility from the start. View the full list of pre-installed plugins.

Here are a few notable examples:

• Jetpack: Offers built-in security, performance optimization, backups, and growth tools—all in one plugin.
• Akismet: Filters out spam comments and contact form submissions automatically.
• Classic Editor: Restores the original WordPress editor for those who prefer the classic experience (inactive by default).
• Crowdsignal Forms: Lets you create polls, surveys, and feedback forms directly in the block editor.
• Crowdsignal Polls & Ratings: Adds poll and rating management tools to your WordPress dashboard.
• Gutenberg: Provides access to experimental features and upcoming WordPress core updates.
• Layout Grid: Allows for flexible, grid-based page layouts with adjustable columns.
• Page Optimize: Optimizes JavaScript and CSS delivery for faster page loads.

Jetpack and Akismet are the only two plugins that must stay installed and activated, as they optimize WordPress.com sites with important security and storage features.

Developer tools

The WordPress.com Business and Commerce plans include advanced tools built for developers:

• Custom Code: Add JavaScript and other code modifications for greater flexibility in site functionality, tracking, and third-party integrations.
• SFTP and SSH Access: Manage and edit files on your WordPress site via file transfer tools like FileZilla and use the command line to access your server for advanced configurations and management tasks.
• MySQL Database Access: Access your site database via phpMyAdmin to manage your site’s backend data.
• Server-Side Caching Management: Built-in caching and options to clear the cache as needed—no third-party plugins required.
• Staging Sites: Each site includes a staging environment for safe testing before pushing changes live.
• GitHub Deployments: Link your site with a GitHub repository so any changes made in your repository can be automatically pushed to your live or staging environment.
• REST API Integration: Send and receive data from your WordPress site via HTTP requests for powerful integrations with third-party applications and services.

Hosting features

Business and Commerce plans on WordPress.com include fully managed hosting and performance enhancements:

• Managed WordPress Hosting: Powerful hosting is included alongside the WordPress software on WordPress.com, so you don’t need to sign up with another host.
• Automatic Updates: WordPress core, PHP, and optionally your themes and plugins are updated automatically.
• Storage: Each site includes 50 GB of storage by default. You can purchase add-ons to increase your storage by up to 300 GB.
• Themes and Patterns: Choose from a wide selection of mobile-ready themes and block patterns to easily launch a professional website that reflects your brand identity. On Business and Commerce plans, you can upload your own as well.
• Plugin Access: Download your favorite plugins from our plugin repository or upload your own.
• Visitor Stats: Access detailed analytics to track performance and engagement. Optional integration with Google Analytics is also supported.
• 24/7 Expert Support: Get help from our team of Happiness Engineers whenever you need it.

Marketing and growth features

WordPress.com gives you built-in tools to grow and engage your audience:

• Unlimited Traffic: No bandwidth caps or traffic limits—your site stays fast no matter how many visitors it gets.
• Newsletters & RSS: Keep your audience informed with built-in email newsletters and RSS feed support.
• Social Sharing: Automatically publish your posts to major social media platforms.
• Search Engine Optimization: Essential SEO features are included on all plans. Business and Commerce plans unlock advanced SEO tools and premium plugins like Yoast.
• Monetization Tools: Accept payments through Stripe to sell products, offer subscriptions, restrict content, or collect donations.

Security features

ecurity is built into the foundation of every WordPress.com site:

• Free SSL Certificates: We include free SSL with all domains used on a WordPress.com site, ensuring your site always loads over HTTPS.
• Spam Prevention: Automatically filter out spam comments with our Akismet tool.
• Jetpack Scan: Normally available as a paid service, Jetpack Scan is included at no extra cost for WordPress.com Business and Commerce customers to detect vulnerabilities and security threats in plugins, themes, and files.
• Real-time Backups: Daily automated backups provide peace of mind, so you can easily recover previous versions of the site if needed.
• Site Activity Log: Monitor recent changes made on your site and maintain oversight of your site’s activities by all users.

• Free SSL Certificates: All domains hosted on WordPress.com include SSL for secure HTTPS connections.
• Spam Protection: Akismet filters out spam comments automatically.
• Jetpack Scan: Included with Business and Commerce plans, Jetpack Scan detects vulnerabilities in themes, plugins, and uploaded files.
• Real-Time Backups: Automatic daily backups let you restore your site with just a few clicks.
• Activity Log: Track site changes and user actions to help with auditing and troubleshooting.

When you choose WordPress.com, you’re equipped with a robust platform that comes pre-loaded with essential features to help you build, manage, and grow your website efficiently. Whether you’re building a blog, a business site, or a high-traffic online store, WordPress.com provides a modern, developer-friendly platform with powerful tools and features to help you succeed.