- GitHub stars
- 21,473
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
2,200 commits
Replaces
Paid products WordPress can stand in for.
How to self-host WordPress
WordPress runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is WordPress free?
Yes. WordPress is open source under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host WordPress?
Yes. WordPress runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does WordPress replace?
People use WordPress instead of Blogger, Squarespace, Wix or WordPress.com.
Is WordPress still maintained?
The last change to WordPress's code was on 12 October 2026, with 2200 commits in the last 12 months.
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