WordPress.com vs WordPress.org

Many beginners get confused between WordPress.org and WordPress.com. They use the same software, but they are not the same service.

WordPress.org (self-hosted)

WordPress.org is the website where you download the free WordPress software. You install it on your own hosting (or on your computer), so you have full control. You can install any theme or plugin, edit any file and move your site anywhere.

In this case you are responsible for hosting, updates, backups and security.

WordPress.com (hosted)

WordPress.com is a company (Automattic) which runs WordPress sites for you. You create an account, choose a plan, and the hosting, updates and security are handled for you. The free plan is limited, and installing your own plugins and themes needs a paid plan.

Main differences

Point	WordPress.org (self-hosted)	WordPress.com (hosted)
Software	Free to download	You use it as a service
Hosting	You buy it from any host	Done by WordPress.com
Themes and plugins	Install any of them	Limited by your plan
Code access	Full access to all files	Limited on lower plans
Updates and backups	Your work (or your host)	Handled for you
Cost	Hosting and domain, plus paid themes or plugins if you use them	Free plan and monthly paid plans
Best for	Developers, businesses, custom sites	Quick personal blogs and simple sites

Which one should you choose?

• Choose WordPress.org if you want full control, custom themes or plugins, an online shop, or if you are learning WordPress development. This tutorial uses it.
• Choose WordPress.com if you only want to start a simple blog fast and do not want to manage a server.

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