Check WordPress Plan- Find Your Current WordPress Plan
Why You Need to Know Your WordPress Plan Right Now
You signed up for WordPress months ago. You have no idea what plan you're on. That premium plugin you tried to install? It rejected you. That custom domain you wanted? Not included. Sound familiar?
Knowing your WordPress plan isn't optional. It's the difference between having the features you need and constantly hitting walls.
How to Check Your WordPress Plan (The Fast Way)
Here's the quickest method to find your current plan:
- Log into your WordPress.com dashboard
- Click on My Site in the top left
- Look at the top of the page — your plan name sits right there
If you see "Free" — that's your answer. If you see "Personal," "Premium," "Business," or "eCommerce" — that's what you're paying for.
Alternative: Check Through Settings
Go to My Site → Plan. You'll see your current plan and what it includes. There's also a link to upgrade if you need more features.
WordPress.com Plans Compared
Here's what each plan actually gives you:
| Plan | Custom Domain | Remove Ads | Premium Themes | Ecommerce | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 1 GB |
| Personal | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 6 GB |
| Premium | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | 13 GB |
| Business | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | 200 GB |
| eCommerce | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 200 GB |
The biggest differences? Business gives you access to WordPress plugins and advanced SEO tools. eCommerce adds payment processing for selling products.
What to Do If You're on the Wrong Plan
Mismatch between your needs and your plan is common. Here's how to fix it:
Upgrading Your Plan
Go to My Site → Plan → Upgrade. Pick your new plan. WordPress prorates charges — you only pay for the time left in your billing cycle.
Downgrading Your Plan
Same path: My Site → Plan. Look for "Change Plan" or "Downgrade."
Warning: Downgrading can break things. If you're using plugins on Business and drop to Premium, those plugins stop working. Your content stays, but functionality gets cut.
Common Mistakes People Make
- Assuming they have plugins: Only Business and eCommerce plans allow plugins. Free and Personal don't.
- Thinking custom domains are free: Personal plan includes one custom domain. Free plan does not.
- Ignoring renewal prices: First-year prices are discounted. Renewal costs more.
Getting Started: Check Your Plan Now
Stop guessing. Here's exactly what to do:
- Open WordPress.com and log in
- Click your site name in the top left corner
- Look at the banner at the top — your plan name is displayed there
- Click "Plan" to see full details and pricing
That's it. Two clicks. No hunting through settings.
Self-Hosted WordPress (WordPress.org) Is Different
If you're using WordPress.org with your own hosting, there are no "plans" from WordPress itself. You're paying your hosting provider (Bluehost, SiteGround, etc.), not WordPress.
The hosting plan you bought determines your features, storage, and limits. Check your hosting account, not WordPress.
The Bottom Line
Check your WordPress plan today. If you're on Free and need more, upgrade. If you're on Business and paying too much, downgrade. Don't let a plan mismatch waste your money or block your work.