WordPress VPS hosting
Best practices for a high performance WordPress VPS
WordPress has allowed millions of people to put their ideas and businesses online. However, WordPress is not the most efficient application, and where you host it, and how you maintain it, will directly affect your website's performance.
Here are some best practices we recommend for running WordPress on a VPS:
- A Linux VPS running Ubuntu or AlmaLinux with at least 4 to 8 GB of RAM.
- Replace Apache with LiteSpeed or Nginx for significantly better performance under load.
- Enable object caching with Redis or Memcached, and use a page caching plugin like WP Super Cache.
- Sign up for Cloudflare's free CDN to distribute static content globally and add DDoS protection.
- Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated monthly to patch security vulnerabilities.
- Enable daily backups on your VPS so you can restore quickly if a plugin or hack causes damage.
Why host WordPress on a VPS
Ceph distributed storage
WordPress performance depends heavily on disk speed. Our Ceph distributed storage replicates your data across multiple nodes, delivering fast read and write speeds with built-in redundancy. No single point of failure for your content or database.
One-click cPanel installation
Deploy your VPS with cPanel pre-installed. Use Softaculous to install WordPress in a single click, manage multiple sites, configure email accounts, and handle SSL certificates, all from a familiar web interface.
Scalable resources
Start with what you need and scale as your site grows. Add more RAM, CPU, or storage without migrating to a new server. Handle traffic spikes from product launches, viral posts, or seasonal campaigns with ease.
Full root access
Install LiteSpeed, Nginx, or any web server you prefer. Configure PHP versions, enable OPcache, install Redis for object caching, and fine-tune MySQL or MariaDB. Complete control over your WordPress stack.
6 global data centers
Deploy your WordPress VPS close to your audience. Choose from Silicon Valley, Las Vegas, Dallas, Ashburn, Amsterdam, or Singapore. Lower latency means faster page loads and better search engine rankings.
DDoS-resilient network
ColossusCloud's fully redundant network is powered by tier-1 carriers including NTT, Cogent, and Zayo. Pair this with Cloudflare's free CDN for global content distribution and DDoS protection for your WordPress site.
WordPress VPS hosting plans
The next generation of VPS Hosting: scalable, customizable
AMD powered virtual serversPowered by AMD EPYC Milan processors. Outstanding value for compute-intensive workloads. | |||||||
| Size | RAM | Disk Size | Bandwidth | CPU | Monthly | Hourly | |
| G5.1 | 1 GB | 100 GBs | 2 TBs | 2 AMD Milan vCPUs | $5.00/mo | $0.007/hr | Deploy |
| G5.2 | 2 GB | 100 GBs | 3 TBs | 2 AMD Milan vCPUs | $10.00/mo | $0.015/hr | Deploy |
| G5.4 | 4 GB | 150 GBs | 4 TBs | 4 AMD Milan vCPUs | $20.00/mo | $0.030/hr | Deploy |
| G5.8 Popular | 8 GB | 200 GBs | 6 TBs | 6 AMD Milan vCPUs | $35.00/mo | $0.052/hr | Deploy |
| G5.12 | 12 GB | 200 GBs | 8 TBs | 6 AMD Milan vCPUs | $50.00/mo | $0.074/hr | Deploy |
General purpose virtual serversBalanced RAM and CPU for small to medium workloads. Great for hosting multiple websites. | |||||||
| Size | RAM | Disk Size | Bandwidth | CPU | Monthly | Hourly | |
| G3.1 | 1 GB | 35 GBs | 2 TBs | 2 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $5.00/mo | $0.007/hr | Deploy |
| G3.2 | 2 GB | 50 GBs | 3 TBs | 2 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $10.00/mo | $0.015/hr | Deploy |
| G3.4 | 4 GB | 80 GBs | 4 TBs | 4 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $20.00/mo | $0.030/hr | Deploy |
| G3.8 Popular | 8 GB | 160 GBs | 6 TBs | 8 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $35.00/mo | $0.052/hr | Deploy |
| G3.12 | 12 GB | 200 GBs | 8 TBs | 8 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $50.00/mo | $0.074/hr | Deploy |
High frequency virtual serversIntel Xeon Gold processors at 3.5GHz for high processing power per request. | |||||||
| Size | RAM | Disk Size | Bandwidth | CPU | Monthly | Hourly | |
| G4.1 | 1 GB | 40 GBs | 4 TBs | 2 Xeon Gold vCPUs | $10.00/mo | $0.015/hr | Deploy |
| G4.2 | 2 GB | 50 GBs | 5 TBs | 2 Xeon Gold vCPUs | $20.00/mo | $0.030/hr | Deploy |
| G4.4 | 4 GB | 80 GBs | 7 TBs | 2 Xeon Gold vCPUs | $40.00/mo | $0.060/hr | Deploy |
| G4.8 | 8 GB | 160 GBs | 8 TBs | 4 Xeon Gold vCPUs | $70.00/mo | $0.104/hr | Deploy |
| G4.12 | 12 GB | 200 GBs | 10 TBs | 4 Xeon Gold vCPUs | $100.00/mo | $0.149/hr | Deploy |
| G4.16 | 16 GB | 300 GBs | 12 TBs | 6 Xeon Gold vCPUs | $120.00/mo | $0.179/hr | Deploy |
| G4.32 | 32 GB | 400 GBs | 12 TBs | 6 Xeon Gold vCPUs | $240.00/mo | $0.357/hr | Deploy |
| G4.64 | 64 GB | 400 GBs | 20 TBs | 6 Xeon Gold vCPUs | $380.00/mo | $0.565/hr | Deploy |
Storage optimized virtual serversTerabytes of storage space with generous CPU and RAM allocation. | |||||||
| Size | RAM | Disk Size | Bandwidth | CPU | Monthly | Hourly | |
| G5D.2 | 2 GB | 500 GBs | 3 TBs | 2 AMD Milan vCPUs | $40.00/mo | $0.060/hr | Deploy |
| G3D.2 | 2 GB | 500 GBs | 3 TBs | 2 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $40.00/mo | $0.060/hr | Deploy |
| G3D.4 | 4 GB | 1000 GBs | 4 TBs | 4 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $80.00/mo | $0.119/hr | Deploy |
| G5D.4 | 4 GB | 1000 GBs | 4 TBs | 4 AMD Milan vCPUs | $80.00/mo | $0.119/hr | Deploy |
| G3D.8 | 8 GB | 2000 GBs | 5 TBs | 8 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $160.00/mo | $0.238/hr | Deploy |
| G5D.8 | 8 GB | 2000 GBs | 5 TBs | 6 AMD Milan vCPUs | $160.00/mo | $0.238/hr | Deploy |
High memory optimized virtual serversExtra RAM for databases, caching servers, and gaming applications. | |||||||
| Size | RAM | Disk Size | Bandwidth | CPU | Monthly | Hourly | |
| G3M.16 | 16 GB | 300 GBs | 10 TBs | 8 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $60.00/mo | $0.089/hr | Deploy |
| G5M.16 | 16 GB | 300 GBs | 10 TBs | 6 AMD Milan vCPUs | $60.00/mo | $0.089/hr | Deploy |
| G3M.32 | 32 GB | 400 GBs | 12 TBs | 8 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $120.00/mo | $0.179/hr | Deploy |
| G5M.32 | 32 GB | 400 GBs | 12 TBs | 8 AMD Milan vCPUs | $120.00/mo | $0.179/hr | Deploy |
| G3M.48 | 48 GB | 400 GBs | 14 TBs | 8 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $180.00/mo | $0.268/hr | Deploy |
| G5M.48 | 48 GB | 400 GBs | 14 TBs | 8 AMD Milan vCPUs | $180.00/mo | $0.268/hr | Deploy |
| G3M.64 | 64 GB | 500 GBs | 16 TBs | 8 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $240.00/mo | $0.357/hr | Deploy |
| G5M.64 | 64 GB | 500 GBs | 16 TBs | 8 AMD Milan vCPUs | $240.00/mo | $0.357/hr | Deploy |
| G5M.96 | 96 GB | 700 GBs | 20 TBs | 8 AMD Milan vCPUs | $300.00/mo | $0.446/hr | Deploy |
| G3M.96 | 96 GB | 700 GBs | 20 TBs | 8 Xeon E5 vCPUs | $300.00/mo | $0.446/hr | Deploy |
AMD powered virtual servers
Powered by AMD EPYC Milan processors. Outstanding value for compute-intensive workloads.
- 1GB RAM
- 100GB disk
- 2TB bandwidth
- 2 vCPUs
- 2GB RAM
- 100GB disk
- 3TB bandwidth
- 2 vCPUs
- 4GB RAM
- 150GB disk
- 4TB bandwidth
- 4 vCPUs
- 8GB RAM
- 200GB disk
- 6TB bandwidth
- 6 vCPUs
- 12GB RAM
- 200GB disk
- 8TB bandwidth
- 6 vCPUs
General purpose virtual servers
Balanced RAM and CPU for small to medium workloads. Great for hosting multiple websites.
- 1GB RAM
- 35GB disk
- 2TB bandwidth
- 2 vCPUs
- 2GB RAM
- 50GB disk
- 3TB bandwidth
- 2 vCPUs
- 4GB RAM
- 80GB disk
- 4TB bandwidth
- 4 vCPUs
- 8GB RAM
- 160GB disk
- 6TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
- 12GB RAM
- 200GB disk
- 8TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
High frequency virtual servers
Intel Xeon Gold processors at 3.5GHz for high processing power per request.
- 1GB RAM
- 40GB disk
- 4TB bandwidth
- 2 vCPUs
- 2GB RAM
- 50GB disk
- 5TB bandwidth
- 2 vCPUs
- 4GB RAM
- 80GB disk
- 7TB bandwidth
- 2 vCPUs
- 8GB RAM
- 160GB disk
- 8TB bandwidth
- 4 vCPUs
- 12GB RAM
- 200GB disk
- 10TB bandwidth
- 4 vCPUs
- 16GB RAM
- 300GB disk
- 12TB bandwidth
- 6 vCPUs
- 32GB RAM
- 400GB disk
- 12TB bandwidth
- 6 vCPUs
- 64GB RAM
- 400GB disk
- 20TB bandwidth
- 6 vCPUs
Storage optimized virtual servers
Terabytes of storage space with generous CPU and RAM allocation.
- 2GB RAM
- 500GB disk
- 3TB bandwidth
- 2 vCPUs
- 2GB RAM
- 500GB disk
- 3TB bandwidth
- 2 vCPUs
- 4GB RAM
- 1000GB disk
- 4TB bandwidth
- 4 vCPUs
- 4GB RAM
- 1000GB disk
- 4TB bandwidth
- 4 vCPUs
- 8GB RAM
- 2000GB disk
- 5TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
- 8GB RAM
- 2000GB disk
- 5TB bandwidth
- 6 vCPUs
High memory optimized virtual servers
Extra RAM for databases, caching servers, and gaming applications.
- 16GB RAM
- 300GB disk
- 10TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
- 16GB RAM
- 300GB disk
- 10TB bandwidth
- 6 vCPUs
- 32GB RAM
- 400GB disk
- 12TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
- 32GB RAM
- 400GB disk
- 12TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
- 48GB RAM
- 400GB disk
- 14TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
- 48GB RAM
- 400GB disk
- 14TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
- 64GB RAM
- 500GB disk
- 16TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
- 64GB RAM
- 500GB disk
- 16TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
- 96GB RAM
- 700GB disk
- 20TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
- 96GB RAM
- 700GB disk
- 20TB bandwidth
- 8 vCPUs
The professional Linux VPS hosting provider
WordPress on ColossusCloud: a feature rich VPS platform
Enterprise grade infrastructure for your WordPress workloads
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6 global data centers
Deploy your WordPress VPS wherever your visitors are. Silicon Valley, Las Vegas, Dallas, Ashburn, Amsterdam, or Singapore, all with low-latency connectivity.
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Daily backups available
Protect your WordPress content with daily snapshots. Restore your entire VPS to a previous state with one click if a plugin update or security issue goes wrong.
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Ready in minutes
Your Linux VPS deploys in under 5 minutes. Install WordPress manually or select cPanel for automated installation via Softaculous.
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Double the CPU cores
Every plan includes twice the vCPUs of typical providers. Handle more concurrent visitors, run background cron jobs, and process WooCommerce orders faster.
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Self-service portal
Deploy a staging server, clone your production VPS before plugin updates, and scale resources when traffic spikes. Manage everything from our control panel without opening a support ticket.
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Built for uptime
Your WordPress database and uploads are stored on triple-replicated Ceph storage. Combined with redundant networking, your site stays online even if a storage node fails.
Deploy WordPress VPS servers worldwide
Deploy Linux and Windows VPS hosting service at any of our worldwide locations
All your favorite Linux distros
From Ubuntu to AlmaLinux, deploy the right OS for your WordPress stack
- AlmaLinux 8
- AlmaLinux 9
- AlmaLinux 10
- CentOS 7
- CentOS 9
- CentOS 10
- Debian 11
- Debian 12
- Debian 13
- Rocky Linux 8
- Rocky Linux 9
- Rocky Linux 10
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Need a different OS? We offer 40+ ISOs including Arch, Fedora, FreeBSD, Proxmox, and more for manual installation.
Frequently asked questions
Ubuntu LTS and AlmaLinux are the most popular choices for WordPress hosting. Ubuntu offers the latest packages and a huge community, while AlmaLinux provides enterprise-grade RHEL compatibility. Both are available on ColossusCloud and deploy in minutes.
For a single WordPress site with moderate traffic, 2 to 4 GB of RAM is a good starting point. High-traffic sites or those running WooCommerce, caching plugins, and a database server should consider 8 GB or more. You can scale your VPS resources up or down at any time.
Yes. cPanel installation is fully automated on ColossusCloud. Select the cPanel option when deploying your VPS and it will be installed and ready within an hour. You can also install Plesk or any other control panel manually.
WordPress is not pre-installed, but installation is straightforward. Deploy a Linux VPS, install your preferred web server and PHP, then install WordPress in minutes. If you choose cPanel, you can install WordPress with a single click through Softaculous.
Yes. Daily backups are available as an add-on for a small monthly fee. When enabled, your entire VPS is snapshotted every day. If something goes wrong, such as a failed plugin update or a security breach, restore to a previous state with one click from the control panel.
ColossusCloud provides the infrastructure, and our support team is available to help with server-level issues. For managed WordPress support including software configuration, security hardening, and performance tuning, ask about our managed service plans.