The best things in life are seldom free, and that old adage applies to web hosting as well. However, there are companies that offer it, which is why we’re taking on a 000webhost review for WordPress.
While hosting can be cheap, no-strings-attached services for precisely $0 per month are practically unheard of. Nevertheless, Hostinger offers truly free web hosting under the name 000webhost.
In this 000webhost review for WordPress, we’re going to take a look at what free hosting has to offer. We’ll discuss features, customer support, and whether it’s worth using.
Let’s get to it!
000webhost review for WordPress: Features & usability
In most of our hosting reviews, we discuss a wide range of features available at varying price points. However, with 000webhost, you don’t get to pick from a broad array of plans. Here’s what it offers:
As you might imagine, free hosting doesn’t come with any frills. There are also some limitations beyond the disk space and bandwidth caps listed above. For instance, caching plugins historically break 000webhost sites.
Additionally, the backend of your site will be plastered with ads for paid Hostinger plans (although your live site will be ad-free):
That said, the 000webhsot signup process is remarkably fast, and you can easily launch your website as soon as you log in. First, you’ll need to set up a free domain.
This web address will, unfortunately, include 000webhost branding. However, you can also purchase your own domain and connect it to 000webhost, so you’re not limited to an example.000webhost.com URL.
After choosing a domain, you can access the 000webhost control panel:
Installing WordPress is simple. Just select the auto-installer shown above and 000webhost will ask you to create your admin credentials and confirm your site’s domain:
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This article was written by John Hughes and originally published on ThemeIsle Blog.