WORDPRESS THEMES
Blocksy Review 2026: Free Theme and Blocksy Pro, Hands-On
Blocksy review for 2026: we installed the free theme and Blocksy Pro, imported starter sites and built headers, popups and a shop. Free vs Pro and pricing.
Bricks Builder Review 2026: Fast, but Is It for You?
Bricks Builder review for 2026: what version 2.4 adds, pricing from $79/year or $599 lifetime, the 60-day refund, WooCommerce tools, and Bricks vs Elementor.
Fastest WordPress Theme 2026: 9 Lightweight Themes Measured
We measured 9 free WordPress themes on one test site: page weight, requests, Lighthouse and TTFB. See which lightweight theme is fastest and which to pick.
Hello Elementor Theme Review 2026: Light, but Is It Enough?
Hello Elementor review for 2026: we installed it with free Elementor, measured page weight against Twenty Twenty-Five, and checked its settings and Hello Plus.
WoodMart Review 2026: We Installed the $69 WooCommerce Theme
Hands-on WoodMart review: we installed 8.6.4, imported a demo and tested filters, bundles, discounts, waitlist, speed and updates without a license.
Kadence Theme Review: Is It Worth It?
Kadence theme review updated for 2026: current pricing tiers, the Liquid Web ownership change, active installs, and whether it is still worth choosing.
Avada vs Enfold (2026): Which Multipurpose Theme Should You Buy?
Avada vs Enfold in 2026: $69 vs $59, Avada Builder vs Enfold's Layout Builder, demos, WooCommerce, Lighthouse scores, updates and lock-in. Which one to buy.
Flatsome Review: High-Performance Multipurpose Theme?
Flatsome remains ThemeForest's top-selling WooCommerce theme in 2026, with 265,000+ sales. Here's what changed since 2020, and if it's still worth $59.
BeTheme Review (2026): Pricing, BeBuilder and 700+ Websites
BeTheme review for 2026: what the theme includes, BeBuilder vs Elementor, the new annual and lifetime plans, ThemeForest license terms, and BeTheme vs Avada.
Enfold Theme Review
Enfold has more than 300,000 customers and still promises a fast setup. Our updated 2026 review covers pricing, the builder, and whether it's worth $59.
The7 WordPress Theme Review (2026): The7 15, Pricing and Builders
The7 theme review for 2026: The7 15 vs The7 Classic, the new yearly pricing, The7 Elements, Elementor and WPBakery support, WooCommerce, and who should skip it.
Uncode Theme Review (2026): Demos, Builder, WooCommerce and Pricing
Uncode WordPress theme review for 2026: version 2.12.8, its WPBakery-based builder, 100+ demos, WooCommerce tools, and the new direct plans vs the $59 license.
Hestia Theme Review (2026): Free vs Pro, Speed and Price
Hestia theme review for 2026: what the free theme includes, what Pro adds and costs, how heavy it is on WordPress 7.1, and which maintained themes to pick.
Sela Theme Review (2026): Is This Free Business Theme Still Worth It?
Sela theme review for 2026: Automattic has retired it on WordPress.com. How it runs on WordPress 7.1, its speed and settings, and the free themes to use now.
TheGem Theme Review (2026): Demos, Builders, WooCommerce and Pricing
TheGem WordPress theme review for 2026: version 5.12.3.1, Elementor and WPBakery editions, 400+ demos, WooCommerce tools, demo speed checks and $49 vs $59.
Shapely Theme Review (2026): Is Colorlib's Free Theme Still Good?
Shapely theme review for 2026: still updated and tested on WordPress 7.1, fully free, but jQuery-based and dated. Demo import, speed, settings and alternatives.
Genesis Theme Review (2026): Is the Genesis Framework Still Worth It?
Genesis theme review for 2026: the Genesis Framework is now free, Genesis Pro costs $360 a year, and we tried the block tools. Is Genesis still worth it?
Jupiter Theme Review (2026): Jupiter X, Templates, Pricing and the Free Lite Version
Jupiter WordPress theme review for 2026: what happened to classic Jupiter, Jupiter X pricing, 460+ templates, and how the free Lite version did on a test site.
Magaziner Theme Review: Best Modern Blog Theme?
Magaziner is now a free WordPress.org magazine theme with a bold, colorful blog layout. Here's how it looks and performs in 2026, plus its update status.
Nimva Theme Review (2026): Is RockyThemes' Nimva 3 Still Worth It?
Nimva theme review for 2026: what Nimva 3 includes, its $59 to $179 Gumroad licenses, how up to date it is, support, and better maintained themes to buy.
OceanWP Review: Best Multipurpose Theme?
OceanWP review updated for 2026: current version, pricing tiers, active installs, and whether this modular WooCommerce-friendly theme is still worth it.
Salient Theme Review: Feature-Packed?
Salient in 2026: current $60 pricing, a WPBakery-based builder, 470+ templates, and full WooCommerce support. An honest look at ThemeNectar's flagship theme.
GeneratePress Review: Ultimate All-In-One Theme?
GeneratePress in 2026: current pricing, GenerateBlocks 2.0 features, active install numbers, and whether this lightweight WordPress theme still holds up today.
Avada Theme Review
Avada is still ThemeForest's top-selling WordPress theme, now past 1 million sales. Our 2026 review covers pricing, the builder, and whether it still holds up.
Beaver Builder Review: All You Need?
Beaver Builder is a drag-and-drop WordPress page builder plugin, not a theme. Our 2026 review covers its new annual pricing, the companion theme, and value.
Highend WordPress Theme Review (2026): Still Worth It?
Highend theme review for 2026: 17 demos, WPBakery builder, bundled plugins, the new yearly pricing from $59, Lighthouse scores and whether it is still updated.
Moto Theme Review (2026): Is the Marketing Theme Still Worth Buying?
Moto Theme review for 2026: who made it, what version 4.0 included, why its sales site and demos are gone, the $47 JVZoo checkout, and better maintained themes.
X Theme Review (2026): Features, Pricing and X vs Pro
X Theme review for 2026: what Themeco's X gets you for $89, how it differs from Pro and Cornerstone, plus stacks, WooCommerce, pros, cons and alternatives.
Astra Theme Review (2026): Free vs Pro, Pricing and Templates
Astra theme review for 2026: what the free theme includes, what Astra Pro adds, current prices and renewals, Starter Templates, and how it compares to Kadence.
Divi Review (2026): Is Divi 5 Worth It?
Our 2026 Divi review: what changed in Divi 5, migrating from Divi 4, pricing ($89/year or $249 lifetime), pros and cons, Divi vs Elementor and alternatives.
WORDPRESS PLUGINS
AAWP Review 2026: Is the Amazon Plugin Worth €79?
AAWP review for 2026: what the Amazon affiliate plugin does, the Creators API switch and its 10-sale rule, the paid AAWP API, real prices and free alternatives.
Best SEO Plugin for WordPress (2026): 6 Tried Side by Side
We installed Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO, SEOPress, The SEO Framework and Slim SEO on one test site and compared setup, upsells, meta tags and pricing for 2026.
Best WordPress Backup Plugin (2026): 8 Picks, Real Restores
The best WordPress backup plugins for 2026, with real restores on a test site: UpdraftPlus, WPvivid, Duplicator and more, plus what each free version locks.
Breakdance Builder Review 2026: Is the Free Plan Enough?
Breakdance review for 2026: we installed the free version, built a page and imported a design. Pricing, the 3.0 AI tools, Oxygen, and Breakdance vs Elementor.
Bricks vs Elementor 2026: Which Page Builder Wins for You?
Bricks vs Elementor in 2026: we built a landing page in free Elementor and measured an official Bricks demo. Price, speed, features and a pick for each reader.
Duplicator Review 2026: A Real Site Move, Free vs Pro
Duplicator review for 2026: a timed backup and a full site move with installer.php, the database errors we hit and the fix, size limits, and Pro renewal prices.
Fluent Forms Review 2026: Is the Free Version Enough?
Fluent Forms review for 2026: we built a real test form to check free conditional logic, entries and Stripe fees, plus Pro pricing, lifetime deals and security.
Gravity Forms Review 2026: Pricing and Is It Worth It?
Gravity Forms review for 2026: Basic, Pro and Elite pricing, what each license includes, its real limits, and how it compares with Ninja Forms and WPForms.
Ninja Forms Review 2026: Is the Free Version Enough?
Ninja Forms review for 2026: what the free plugin does on a real test site, Plus, Pro and Elite pricing, page weight, security history, and how it compares.
Oxygen Builder Review 2026: Is Oxygen 6 Worth It?
Oxygen Builder review 2026: we installed the free Oxygen 6.2 download and built a page. Lifetime pricing, the Oxygen 4 to 6 switch, and Bricks or Breakdance.
PowerPress Review 2026: Is Blubrry's Free Plugin Enough?
PowerPress review for 2026: we set up Blubrry's free podcast plugin, published an episode, checked the RSS feed and player, and compared Blubrry hosting prices.
SEOPress Review 2026: Cheaper Than Yoast, but Is It Better?
SEOPress review for 2026: we ran the free plugin, imported Yoast data and checked what PRO adds, plus $49 pricing, who owns it and its security record.
Smush Review 2026: Is the Free Version Enough?
Smush review for 2026: we ran the free plugin on a test site. Real savings, the 5 MB limit, WebP and lazy load, plus Smush Pro pricing vs ShortPixel and EWWW.
UpdraftPlus Review 2026: Free vs Premium, Real Restores
UpdraftPlus review for 2026: a timed backup and restore on a test site, what the free version locks, Premium pricing from $70 a year, and the best alternatives.
Best Page Builder for WordPress (2026): 8 Builders Compared
The best WordPress page builders in 2026, with current prices. We built the same page in Elementor, Beaver Builder, Kadence, Spectra and GenerateBlocks.
Best WordPress Form Plugin in 2026: 6 Options Compared
We compare WPForms, Gravity Forms, Formidable Forms, Ninja Forms, and Fluent Forms to find the best WordPress form plugin in 2026, with current pricing.
ThriveCart Review (2026): Pricing, Fees, Features and WordPress Fit
ThriveCart review for 2026: new monthly plans vs the $495 lifetime deal, Standard vs Pro+, real fees, checkout features, refunds and WordPress alternatives.
Best WordPress Staging Plugin (2026): 5 Picks, Free and Paid
The best WordPress staging plugins in 2026, tried on a test site: WP Staging, WPvivid, BlogVault, InstaWP and Duplicator, plus host staging and push-to-live.
Rank Math vs Yoast: Which SEO Plugin Is Better in 2026?
Rank Math gives you more free features and cheaper pricing for several sites. Yoast is simpler, gives better writing feedback, and suits beginners and teams.
6 Best Amazon WordPress Plugins in 2026 (After the PA-API Shutdown)
The best Amazon WordPress plugins for 2026, rechecked after Amazon replaced PA-API 5 with the Creators API: prices, free options, and what each plugin can do without API access.
10 Best WordPress Image Optimizer Plugins (2026, Tested)
We installed 10 WordPress image optimizer plugins on a test site and measured the savings. Free limits, WebP and AVIF, lazy load and prices, October 2026.
WP Courseware Review (2026): Is It Still Worth It?
WP Courseware review for 2026: prices from $159/year, features, refund terms, and how it compares with LearnDash, Tutor LMS, LifterLMS, Sensei and MemberPress.
Best WordPress Auction Plugins and Themes (2026): What Still Works
The best WordPress auction plugins and themes for 2026: free and paid options we installed or rechecked, current prices, free version limits and which to skip.
Best BuddyPress Alternatives (2026): BuddyBoss, PeepSo and More
The best BuddyPress alternatives in 2026, installed on a test site: BuddyBoss, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, Youzify and bbPress, plus BuddyPress vs BuddyBoss.
8 Best Gravity Forms Alternatives for 2026: Free and Paid Compared
We built the same conditional contact form in 8 Gravity Forms alternatives to see which free plugins hide fields and save entries, with October 2026 prices.
Best WordPress Podcast Plugins (2026): PowerPress, SSP and Podlove Tested
The best WordPress podcast plugins for 2026, installed and tested: PowerPress, Seriously Simple Podcasting and Podlove, with feed checks, players and prices.
7 Best WordPress Voting Plugins for 2026 (Free Poll Plugins Compared)
We ran the same poll in seven free WordPress voting plugins to see which stop duplicate votes, how results look and what costs extra. Our picks for 2026.
WORDPRESS HOSTING
Bluehost Alternatives: 6 Better WordPress Hosts (2026)
The best Bluehost alternatives for WordPress in 2026: intro and renewal prices checked in October, a 3-year cost table, sister brands to skip, and how to move.
Cloudways Review 2026: Real Costs, Pros and Who It Suits
Cloudways review for 2026: server prices on DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, AWS and Google Cloud, hourly billing, add-on costs, Breeze, support, and who it suits.
6 GoDaddy Alternatives for WordPress in 2026 (Real Prices)
The best GoDaddy alternatives for WordPress hosting in 2026, with intro and renewal prices checked in October, what each plan includes, and how to switch.
Hostinger vs Bluehost 2026: Real Renewal Prices Compared
Hostinger vs Bluehost in 2026: intro and renewal prices for every term, what each plan includes, uptime SLAs, refund rules, support, and a pick for each reader.
Hostinger vs SiteGround (2026): Which Costs Less to Keep?
Hostinger vs SiteGround in 2026: intro and renewal prices for every plan and term, backups, staging, support, uptime terms, and which host fits which site.
Kinsta Review 2026: Is It Worth the Premium Price?
Kinsta review for 2026: real plan prices, visit and storage limits, overage fees, add-on costs, the 99.9% SLA fine print, and who should pick a cheaper host.
What Happened to A Small Orange? Status and Where to Move in 2026
What happened to A Small Orange web hosting: who owns it now, where asmallorange.com redirects in 2026, what happened to old accounts, and where to move next.
FastComet Review: Ideal Hosting for WP Sites?
FastComet's 2026 plans, real renewal pricing, NVMe storage, and support quality after its World Host Group acquisition, reviewed honestly for WordPress users.
Hostinger Review 2026: Is It Good for WordPress Hosting?
Hostinger review for 2026: real plan prices and renewal costs, WordPress features, speed, support, and how it compares with SiteGround. Who should buy it.
Liquid Web Review 2026: Is It Still Good Hosting for WordPress?
Liquid Web review for 2026: managed WordPress and VPS prices, what the 100% network SLA really covers, support tiers, the Nexcess changes, and who it suits.
What Happened to Lunarpages? Status and Where to Move in 2026
Lunarpages is now HostPapa. What happened to the host and its customer accounts, where lunarpages.com goes in 2026, and how to move your WordPress site off it.
Midphase Review 2026: Still Open, New Owner, Real Prices
Midphase is still open in 2026 under new owner Your.Online. Real WordPress hosting prices and renewals, what changed for customers, and how to move your site.
DreamHost vs GoDaddy: Hosting Compared
DreamHost vs GoDaddy in 2026: current entry and renewal prices, storage limits, guarantees, and what changed at each host, so you can pick the better fit.
Flywheel vs WP Engine (2026): Flywheel Hosting Review and Verdict
Flywheel vs WP Engine in 2026: a Flywheel hosting review with real plan prices, visit limits, overage fees, refunds and SLAs, plus the right pick for each site.
Kinsta vs SiteGround (2026): Real Costs and Which to Pick
Kinsta vs SiteGround in 2026: intro and renewal prices, overages, backups, staging, support, speed checks, and a hands-on look at SiteGround's security plugin.
Kinsta vs WP Engine (2026): Prices, Limits and Which to Pick
Kinsta vs WP Engine in 2026: real prices, renewal costs, visit limits, overage fees, backups, SLAs and support compared, with a pick for each type of site.
Cloudways vs SiteGround (2026): Real Costs and Which to Pick
Cloudways vs SiteGround in 2026: year 1 and year 2 costs, hourly billing vs renewal jumps, email, backups, support, and a hands-on test of both cache plugins.
WP Engine vs SiteGround (2026): Prices, Renewals and Which to Pick
WP Engine vs SiteGround in 2026: intro and renewal prices, 3-year costs, visit limits, backups, staging, support and SLAs, with a clear pick for each site type.
The Best Managed Wordpress Hosting in 2023
If you're more than just a passing blogger, chances are you're looking for something more than your standard Wordpress. In the beginning, it was simple at fi...
HOW-TO TUTORIALS
How to Install a WordPress Theme: 4 Methods and Fixes
How to install a WordPress theme four ways (dashboard, zip upload, SFTP, WP-CLI), change themes safely, and fix the style.css, upload size and critical errors.
How to Move a WordPress Site to a New Host (2026 Guide)
Move a WordPress site to a new host with a plugin, by hand with WP-CLI, or with your host's free migration, then test it, switch DNS and set up SSL safely.
WordPress Malware Removal: A Free Step-by-Step Fix (2026)
WordPress malware removal, step by step: find backdoors, rogue admins, bad cron jobs and changed core files with free tools, and see what paid cleanup costs.
How to Edit WP-Config.php File: WordPress Tutorial
Editing your WordPress site’s wp-config.php file comes with its risks, but learning to do it correctly allows you to optimize your website in ways you couldn...
WordPress Hacked With Spam Links? How to Find and Remove Them
WordPress hacked with spam links? Spot the signs, find hidden links, fake admins and rogue files, and clean your site step by step with free tools in 2026.
How to Use All-In-One WP Migration Plugin for WordPress: Step by Step
How to export and import a WordPress site with All-in-One WP Migration in 2026, plus its free-tier limits, Unlimited Extension pricing, and security history.
WORDPRESS SERVICES
Ghost vs WordPress (2026): Which Is Better for Blogging?
Ghost vs WordPress in 2026: hands-on test installs of both, Ghost(Pro) prices, newsletters, SEO, page weight, and which one to pick for your blog or newsletter.
Is WordPress Free? Yes, but Here's What a Site Costs (2026)
WordPress software is free, but a live site is not. See WordPress.com plan prices, real self-hosted costs for year 1 and year 2, and what a $0 build involves.
Shopify vs WordPress (2026): Which Is Better for Your Store?
Shopify vs WordPress for an online store in 2026: real costs and fees, setup, SEO and ownership, hands-on test stores on both, and a verdict per store type.
Squarespace vs Wix (2026): Which One Should You Pick?
Squarespace vs Wix in October 2026: we built the same test site on both. Prices, fees, templates, AI builders, SEO, ecommerce and export, with a clear winner.
Webflow vs WordPress (2026): Which Should You Choose?
Webflow vs WordPress in 2026: hands-on test sites on both platforms, plus Webflow plan prices, CMS limits, ecommerce, SEO, code export and client handoff.
WordPress vs Blogger (2026): Which Is Better for Your Blog?
WordPress vs Blogger for 2026: real costs, ownership, design, SEO and ways to earn, plus a hands-on test moving a Blogger blog to WordPress with its importer.
WordPress vs Wix vs Squarespace 2026: Real Costs Compared
WordPress vs Wix vs Squarespace in October 2026: year 1 and year 2 costs, ease of use, design, SEO, ecommerce and blogging, with hands-on builds on all three.
Wix vs WordPress: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
Wix vs WordPress in 2026: we built the same test site with Wix's Aria AI builder and on WordPress. Pricing, ease of use, SEO, ecommerce and export compared.
WordPress vs Squarespace (2026): Real Costs and Which to Pick
WordPress vs Squarespace in October 2026: year 1 and year 2 costs, ease of use, templates, SEO, ecommerce, and what moves over if you switch from Squarespace.
ClickFunnels vs WordPress (2026): Costs, Funnels and Which to Pick
ClickFunnels vs WordPress in 2026: ClickFunnels prices, year 1 costs, the closed WordPress plugin, a hands-on CartFlows funnel build, and who should pick which.