WordPress website cost in India has two parts: the one-time cost of building the site and the yearly cost of keeping it running. WordPress itself is free, since it is open-source software licensed under the GPLv2 or later, so you pay for hosting, a domain, a theme, plugins and the work to set it all up. Hostinger’s India website cost guide (updated 26 Feb 2026, prices without GST) puts running costs for a small to medium WordPress site at ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 a year. Ready-made packages on buywpwebsite.com start at ₹9,999, and WebUncles WordPress websites start from ₹30,000 (US$499 overseas).
This guide stays on WordPress: the parts of the bill, the ways to build, hosting, builders and a worked first-year budget. For prices across all platforms, see our website cost overview. Our WordPress development company page shows what we build.
WordPress website cost in India: what you pay for
| Cost item | Typical figure (Hostinger, 2026) | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name | ₹500 to ₹1,500 | Yearly |
| Shared hosting | ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 | Yearly |
| Managed WordPress hosting | ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 | Yearly |
| Cloud or VPS hosting | ₹6,000 to ₹20,000 | Yearly |
| Premium theme | ₹3,000 to ₹7,000 | One-time licence |
| Each premium plugin | ₹1,000 to ₹8,000 | Yearly |
| Two to four premium plugins | ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 | Yearly |
| Paid SSL certificate | ₹800 to ₹15,000 | Yearly, and many hosts include SSL free |
The build is separate from this table. It is the time of the person who installs the theme, makes the pages, sets up forms and SEO and tests the site. All figures were checked on 14 Nov 2026 and vary by provider and plan.
Three ways to build a WordPress site
| Route | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Do it yourself with a free or premium theme | Theme ₹0 to ₹7,000 plus your time | Owners with time who want a simple site |
| Ready package from buywpwebsite.com | Basic ₹9,999, Standard ₹14,999, Premium ₹24,999; WooCommerce store from ₹25,000 | Brochure sites and first online shops on a small budget |
| Freelance designer | ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 for a partly customised site; ₹25,000 to ₹1,50,000 or more for a fully custom-designed site (Hostinger) | A small site with a clear brief |
| WebUncles custom build | From ₹30,000 (US$499 overseas) | A site built around your brand, pages and features, with a team behind it |
Packages are fixed in scope. If you need custom pages, unusual features or a design built around your brand, move to a custom build. A starting price is the smallest scope, and each extra page, feature or integration adds to it.
Theme, page builder or custom code?
- A ready theme costs least and loads fast when it is well built. You adjust colours, fonts and layout.
- A page builder gives drag-and-drop control. Elementor’s editor is a free plugin, and its paid plans start from US$60 a year, per the Elementor pricing page (checked 14 Nov 2026, prices in US dollars). Our Divi vs Elementor post compares two builders.
- Custom code costs most. It suits features no plugin covers, but every custom feature must be maintained.
The cost trap with builders is stacking them: a theme, a builder, an add-on pack and several plugins that all do part of the same job. Each one adds to the page weight and the update list. Choose one builder and keep the plugin count low.
Which hosting should a WordPress site use?
| Hosting type | Cost (Hostinger) | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Shared | ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 a year | A small brochure site with modest traffic |
| Managed WordPress | ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 a year | Business sites that want updates and caching handled |
| Cloud or VPS | ₹6,000 to ₹20,000 a year | Stores and busy sites |
| Dedicated server | ₹80,000 or more a year | Very large sites |
Hosting is the cost most buyers skip when they compare quotes. A slow server undoes good design work, so ask what the quote assumes. Domain and hosting accounts should be registered in your name.
A first-year budget, worked through
Two examples, using only figures from this post. They are planning arithmetic, not quotes. The low figure uses the lowest domain and hosting prices and the high figure uses the highest.
| Line | Package route (Standard) | WebUncles starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Build | ₹14,999 | ₹30,000 |
| Domain | ₹500 to ₹1,500 | ₹500 to ₹1,500 |
| Hosting | ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 (shared) | ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 (managed) |
| Year-one total | ₹17,499 to ₹21,499 | ₹33,500 to ₹39,500 |
| Year-one total with 2 to 4 premium plugins (₹3,000 to ₹15,000) | ₹20,499 to ₹36,499 | ₹36,500 to ₹54,500 |
| Year-one total with maintenance (₹36,000), no plugins | ₹53,499 to ₹57,499 | ₹69,500 to ₹75,500 |
The package route: ₹14,999 + ₹500 + ₹2,000 = ₹17,499 at the low end, and ₹14,999 + ₹1,500 + ₹5,000 = ₹21,499 at the high end. The WebUncles route: ₹30,000 + ₹500 + ₹3,000 = ₹33,500, and ₹30,000 + ₹1,500 + ₹8,000 = ₹39,500. Maintenance at ₹3,000 a month is ₹36,000 a year (12 × ₹3,000). Adding plugins (₹3,000 to ₹15,000) to the package route gives ₹20,499 to ₹36,499, and to the WebUncles route ₹36,500 to ₹54,500. Adding ₹36,000 of maintenance to the plugin-free totals gives ₹53,499 to ₹57,499 for the package route and ₹69,500 to ₹75,500 for the WebUncles route.
Maintenance is optional, and Hostinger lists freelance maintenance for small sites at ₹1,500 to ₹10,000 a year. For what ours covers, see website maintenance cost in India.
What makes a WordPress site cost more
- An online store. WooCommerce is free, but stores need stronger hosting and paid extensions.
- More than one language. Translation plugins and duplicate pages add build and upkeep.
- Memberships and bookings. Logins, payments and calendars add plugins and testing.
- Custom plugin work. A feature written for you takes developer hours and needs support.
- Speed targets. Image work, caching and script control take time to do properly.
- Moving from another platform. Content, URLs and redirects must be mapped and checked.
- Content. Text, photos and product data cost more if we write or enter them.
Ways to save without cutting corners
- Pay for plugins you will use. Delete the rest, because each one needs updates.
- Use a well-built theme and adjust it.
- Start with the pages that bring enquiries and add the rest later.
- Never use pirated themes or plugins. They can carry malware, and they get no updates.
- Check renewal prices for hosting and domain before you buy, since introductory prices can change at renewal.
Questions to ask any WordPress developer about cost
- Which theme and builder will you use, and who holds the licence?
- Which paid plugins does the site need, and what do they cost each year?
- Is hosting included, and which type?
- How many pages and how many rounds of changes does the price cover?
- Who writes the text and prepares the images?
- What does the site cost to run in year two?
Written answers to these six questions turn a single price into a budget you can plan around. They also make two quotes easy to compare, since you can see which one has left something out.
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FAQ
How much does a WordPress website cost in India?
Hostinger puts running costs at ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 a year for a small to medium site. On top of that comes the build: packages from ₹9,999 on buywpwebsite.com, and WebUncles WordPress websites from ₹30,000 (US$499 overseas).
Is WordPress really free?
The software is free and open source, licensed under the GPLv2 or later. You pay for hosting, a domain, any premium theme or plugins, and the work to build the site.
What does a WordPress site cost every year?
Domain, hosting and any premium plugins: Hostinger lists ₹500 to ₹1,500 for a domain, ₹2,000 to ₹8,000 for shared or managed hosting and ₹1,000 to ₹8,000 for each premium plugin. Add maintenance if you want it done for you.
Do I need Elementor?
No. WordPress has its own block editor. Elementor adds drag-and-drop control, with a free editor and paid plans from US$60 a year (checked 14 Nov 2026).
Is a package enough for my business?
For a brochure site or a first shop, often yes. If you need custom pages, special features or a design built around your brand, a custom build fits better.
What costs extra after the quote is accepted?
Content, extra pages, new features and anything outside the written scope. Ask the firm to list what is included before you sign.
Should I take maintenance?
If nobody on your side will run updates and backups, yes. Skipped updates leave known security holes open. A free check of your site will show what needs doing.
