WordPress hosting is a type of web hosting service in which the servers and web resources are made available and enhanced for WordPress sites. However, it is not mandatory for the user to specifically opt for a WordPress hosting plan as WordPress can be run on other types of hosting plans as well.
WordPress hosting can broadly be categorized into two subtypes—managed and shared services. Under a shared WordPress hosting plan, shared servers are used for hosting multiple websites simultaneously. Contrary to a shared web hosting software plan, every site on each shared server is a WordPress site under a shared WordPress hosting plan. Managed WordPress hosting, on the other hand, offers additional features and services that help in easy management while securing and speeding up WordPress sites. A managed WordPress hosting provider ensures the optimization and maintenance of the web servers. They also offer superior support, enhanced security features, easy scalability, and more.
To qualify for inclusion in the WordPress Hosting category, a product must:
Offer hosting services optimized to meet the performance and security requirements of WordPress sites
Offer plugins and themes for easy installation of WordPress