--- description: Learn more about WordPress price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: WordPress Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Content Management Systems](/directory/10007/content-management/software) > [WordPress](/software/131687/wordpress) # WordPress Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/131687/wordpress Page: 1 / 600\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/131687/wordpress?page=2) > World's most popular software for creating blogs and websites. It is open source software that is free to use. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 14979 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses WordPress? Anyone creating or requiring a modern web presence. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 14979 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Automattic - **Location**: San Francisco, US ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$9.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Wordpress offers a free plan (3GB storage), as well as paid plans: Personal plan: $4/month (billed yearly) with 6GB of storage and a custom domain name. Premium plan: $8/month (billed yearly) with 13GB of storage, a custom domain name, and monetization options. Business plan: $25/month (billed yearly) with unlimited storage space, a custom domain name, and a range of additional features including plugins, Wordpress branding removal, and more. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Auto Update - Categorisation/Grouping - Collaboration Tools - Content Management - Content Publishing Options - Content Sharing - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Drag & Drop - Electronic Forms - Email Marketing - Full Text Search - Image Library - Landing Pages/Web Forms - Layout & Design - Online Store Builder - Post Scheduling - Pre-built Templates - Real Time Editing - Reporting/Analytics - SEO Management - Subscription Management - Template Management - Text Editing - Version Control - WYSIWYG Editor - Website Hosting - Website Management - Widgets ## Integrations (208 total) - 40Nuggets - AB Tasty - AWeber - Acquire - ActiveCampaign - ActiveDEMAND - ActiveTrail - Acunetix - AfterShip - Agile CRM - Airtable - AllProWebTools - Answerbase - Appointy - Arlo Training Management Software ... and 193 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Content Management Systems](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/10007/content-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Content Management Systems](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/10007/content-management/software) - [Website Builder Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30935/website-builder/software) - [Blog Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30898/blog/software) - [Shopping Cart Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30848/shopping-cart/software) - [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/20020/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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However, if you take the time to educate yourself you can minimize that and buy developer time wisely. > > I am a longtime small business owner. I have used both third party platforms and wordpress and love wordpress. It is user friendly so it is easy to ramp up your own skills, both so you can be an educated buyer of website services and so you can make some changes on your own. But by choosing wordpress you know you have flexibility and capabilities you need so you won't run into large issues. ----- ### "Free and many templates on offer\!" — 5.0/5 > **Phillip** | *17 January 2019* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Probably one of the oldest website CMS systems, therefore so much support, plugins and templates are on offer, many of them free\! > > **Cons**: Sometimes when upgrading WordPress, it breaks some plugins which can be annoying to fix. ----- ### "Wordpress - The most used software in my daily routine" — 4.0/5 > **Patrick** | *7 March 2026* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use. I can get a simple page up and running in literally minutes, and an ecommecre site in under an hour. Beyond that, the templates and add-ons make it possible to design really great looking, functional websites across multiple industries. > > **Cons**: Free plug ins. Most plugins have the danger of being hacked, especially if not updated. People...it's free for a reason. Purchase the upgrade\! > > I have been using wordpress for years, starting back in the day of name.wordpress.com to buuld your owne personal page. My websites have ecommerce embedded with payment solutions that I can manage myself. Plus for my personal sites, I can have a lot of fun creating different designs and add-ons. ----- ### "Flexible, Reliable, and the Backbone of Our Web Solutions" — 5.0/5 > **Matthew F.** | *26 April 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about WordPress is its flexibility. It can power everything from a simple blog to a full scale business site without locking you into one approach. The plugin ecosystem is a major advantage, there is almost always a tool available for any feature you need. It also balances ease of use with advanced customization. Beginners can launch a site quickly, while more experienced users can modify nearly every aspect. Having full control over content, hosting, and SEO is another strong benefit compared to more restrictive platforms. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about WordPress is that it can become overly complex as a site grows. Managing plugins, updates, and compatibility issues can take time, and things can break if updates are not handled carefully. Security is another concern, since its popularity makes it a frequent target for attacks, requiring ongoing maintenance and monitoring. Performance can also suffer if the site is not properly optimized, especially when too many plugins are used. > > My overall experience with WordPress has been very positive. It has proven to be a reliable and flexible platform that consistently meets the needs of a wide range of projects. From simple websites to more advanced builds, it provides the tools and scalability needed to grow without major limitations. It is also the core web product we rely on, because it offers strong control over design, functionality, and performance. With the right setup, it delivers a solid balance of ease of use and powerful customization, making it a dependable foundation for both clients and long term development. ----- ### "Feels a little old school\!" — 3.0/5 > **Kate** | *3 April 2026* | Sports | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's the old school option for website building, trusted and used by many. There are also a lot of skins available for design at cheap prices. > > **Cons**: It's just too behind when it comes to the updates in online website building these days. I felt like I was working on my blog back in 2013 rather than building a professional website. > > It's not really changed in years which is probably a good thing for some people but I think there are slicker, cheaper, easier to use options out there now. ----- Page: 1 / 600\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/131687/wordpress?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/131687/wordpress) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data