WPMU DEV
WPMU DEV is a web hosting provider based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2006. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 96/100, an exceptional signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements. WPMU DEV discloses a 30-day refund window, free unlimited site migration, a renewal price of USD 4.00 against an intro price of USD 4.00, a public status page, and a 99.9% uptime SLA with published credit terms. It is owned by Incsub LLC. HostList verified these facts on 31 August 2026.
WPMU DEV is a leading managed WordPress hosting, plugin, and reseller platform trusted by web developers, freelancers, and agencies worldwide. Since 2006, our powerful plugins, reliable hosting, expert support, and site management tools have helped millions of WordPress professionals manage their websites and grow their businesses.
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What WPMU DEV Discloses
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What Customers Say About WPMU DEV
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What WPMU DEV Will Cost You
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WPMU DEV holds 30U across 3 racks, leading 1 of them. Rack space is allocated by rank alone and cannot be bought.
- Australia16U · held 33+ days
- Managed WordPress Hosting7U · held 18 days
- Reseller Hosting7U · held 17 days
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<a href="https://hostlist.io/server-room" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://hostlist.io/api/server-room/badge?slug=wpmu-dev-melbourne-australia" alt="WPMU DEV holds 30U in the HostList Server Room" width="340" height="80" loading="lazy"></a>Longest hold: Australia, held 33+ days. The wall moves on the nightly HRI recompute, never on payment.
Where WPMU DEV Ranks
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Frequently Asked Questions About WPMU DEV
Is WPMU DEV a good web hosting company?
WPMU DEV has a HRI™ of 96/100 on HostList.io with a Google rating of 5/5 from 343 reviews, placing it among the better-rated providers in its category. HRI (HostList Ranking Index) is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data, no provider can pay to improve it. A score of 90+ indicates an exceptional, highly verified provider.
What type of hosting company is WPMU DEV?
WPMU DEV is classified as a dedicated web hosting company on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 30,000+ hosting providers including WPMU DEV.
Where is WPMU DEV based?
WPMU DEV is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Hosting companies based in Australia are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/australia.
How does WPMU DEV compare to other web hosting companies?
WPMU DEV can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. WPMU DEV has a current HRI of 96/100.
Does WPMU DEV offer coupons or discounts in September 2026?
WPMU DEV has no HostList-verified coupon code right now. Hosting providers commonly discount the first term of shared and WordPress plans, with the lowest prices on longer billing cycles. For codes checkout-verified across the market this month, see hostlist.io/deals/web-hosting-coupons, updated continuously.
Does WPMU DEV charge more on renewal?
No. WPMU DEV disclosed an entry price of USD 4 with a renewal price of USD 4, verified by HostList against their published pricing page.
Does WPMU DEV offer free migration?
Yes. WPMU DEV disclosed free unlimited site migration, with the policy verified on their own site.
Who owns WPMU DEV?
WPMU DEV is owned by Incsub LLC, disclosed by the company and reviewed with evidence by HostList.
What's Happening at WPMU DEV
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All the latest WPMU DEV news and product announcements, from new plugins and themes to services and support.
How WPMU DEV's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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