About WP Engine
WP Engine delivers enterprise-grade managed WordPress hosting, combining industry-leading speed, proactive security, and expert 24/7 support to scale your digital experiences.
Key Features
EverCache® Performance Boost
Experience superior site speed with EverCache®, WP Engine's proprietary caching technology built on modern cloud infrastructure, designed to deliver fast, reliable experiences under heavy traffic loads.
Proactive Security by Design
Protect your revenue and reputation with platform-level defense, including Layer 3+4 DDoS protection, managed Web Application Firewall (WAF), and continuous security patching and plugin risk scans.
Effortless Development Workflow
Streamline development with 1-click staging environments, automated deployments via GitHub Actions, and a local development tool, allowing developers to manage sites with zero friction from local to production.
Automated Site Management
Reduce overhead with managed updates for WordPress, PHP, and MySQL, alongside automatic daily and on-demand backups that allow restoration up to 40 days.
Specialized eCommerce & Publishing Suites
Accelerate growth with tailored solutions, including an eCommerce suite that optimizes checkout speed and a Newsroom Platform built to improve editorial time-to-market.
Expert 24/7 WordPress Support
Access specialized, around-the-clock technical expertise, with fast-track support from senior experts available on Core plans, ensuring rapid resolution for any WordPress challenge.
Use Cases
Scaling for Media Publishers
Media organizations can leverage WP Engine to scale content operations and audience engagement, utilizing tools specifically built for modern publishing teams to handle traffic-driven growth efficiently.
Agency Client Site Handoff
Agencies benefit from transferable site functionality, allowing for easy client handoffs, while relying on 24/7 partner support to maintain client sites securely and quickly.
Mission-Critical eCommerce Protection
Protecting revenue is paramount for eCommerce sites; WP Engine provides specialized growth suites and robust security to ensure checkout processes are fast and store operations are automated and secure.
Enterprise Innovation Focus
Enterprise teams can cut total cost of ownership by offloading scaling, security, and backups to WP Engine, allowing internal engineering resources to focus entirely on core innovation.
Developer Productivity Enhancement
Pro-code developers gain efficiency through Git-powered CI/CD and streamlined workflows that respect their time, moving from local development to production deployments seamlessly.
Guaranteeing High Uptime
Businesses requiring maximum reliability can rely on WP Engine's 99.99% Uptime SLA, backed by isolated resources and advanced uptime monitoring alerts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What uptime guarantee does WP Engine offer?
WP Engine guarantees that services will be available 99.95% of the time, excluding any excused downtime as detailed within the official WP Engine Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Is migrating my site to WP Engine costly?
No, the migration process is free; WP Engine provides an automated migration plugin to simplify the transfer, and managed bulk migrations are available for complex needs.
How does WP Engine handle security updates?
Security is proactive, featuring platform-level defense, managed Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and AI-powered Smart Plugin Manager to safely update plugins and themes, including visual regression testing.
Can I test changes before they go live?
Yes, WP Engine includes 1-click staging environments, allowing you to create isolated development copies of your site to test updates, code, and configurations before pushing them live.
What happens if my site traffic spikes unexpectedly?
WP Engine's infrastructure is designed with high capacity specifically to handle unexpected traffic spikes, ensuring performance remains fast and reliable during peak demand periods.
Are database and PHP versions managed?
Yes, for many plans, WP Engine manages WordPress, PHP, and MySQL updates automatically, simplifying site maintenance and ensuring you run on modern, secure versions.
