Managed WordPress — built to run, not babysit.

Managed WordPress operations: we keep your site updated, secure, monitored and fast. Start with a new site on the tools we provide, or migrate your existing one and keep your theme and page builder. Then add ongoing operations with Managed Stability.

What is CriticalWP managed WordPress? It is a managed WordPress service in which CriticalWP configures, hosts and operates your site: tested updates, security, monitoring and hosting on Cloudflare Enterprise. It runs in two steps. Starter ($149 a month) is the foundation for a new or migrated site, with the Astra Pro and Elementor tools included. Managed Stability ($249 a month) adds ongoing updates, security hardening, uptime monitoring and multiple backup points for sites your business depends on. There is no setup fee and no contract. Compare plans.

Everything configured. Nothing to figure out.

Most WordPress setups require you to source your own hosting, buy your own theme license, install a page builder, configure caching, set up a CDN, and stay on top of updates. That's five separate bills and five separate things to break.

CriticalWP bundles all of it into a single managed platform. We configure the stack, license the tools, connect Cloudflare Enterprise, and handle ongoing maintenance — so you can focus on building your site, not maintaining infrastructure.

You use Elementor to design. We make sure it's fast, secure, and always up to date underneath.

  • Astra Pro + Custom Child Theme

    Fully licensed Astra Pro with a custom child theme pre-installed. Your customizations are protected from core theme updates.

  • Elementor Page Builder

    Drag-and-drop editing — no code required. Build pages, landing sections, and layouts visually on a professional-grade builder.

  • Premium Starter Templates

    Access to premium industry-specific starter templates. Pick one that fits your business and start customizing immediately.

  • Managed Hosting + Cloudflare Enterprise

    WordPress-optimized hosting with server-level caching, automatic backups, SSL, and Cloudflare Enterprise CDN — all included.

  • Ongoing Updates & Security Monitoring

    Core, theme, and plugin updates tested and deployed by our team. Security monitoring runs 24/7 in the background, backed by a full security hardening checklist applied to every site.

Two steps: build or migrate, then operate.

Most sites start on Starter and move to Managed Stability once the business depends on the site. See pricing for the full comparison.

Step 1: Starter — $149/month

A complete infrastructure foundation for a new WordPress site, or an existing one you migrate to us as-is. Containerized hosting, Cloudflare Enterprise, and security and updates handled from day one. Design tools are included if you want to build it yourself.

Step 2: Managed Stability — $249/month

Ongoing core, theme and plugin updates, security hardening and posture monitoring, proactive uptime monitoring and multiple backup points. Built for mission-critical websites your business depends on.

Already hosted elsewhere and only need upkeep? See WordPress maintenance. Running a store? See managed WooCommerce. Site down right now? See emergency support.

Every tool you need. Nothing you don't.

The CriticalWP stack is purpose-built for business owners who want a professional WordPress site without the technical overhead.

Astra Pro Theme

One of the fastest and most flexible WordPress themes available. Astra Pro gives you full design control without sacrificing performance — and our custom child theme protects your work from updates.

Elementor Page Builder

The industry-standard drag-and-drop WordPress builder. Design professional pages, sections, and layouts without writing a line of code.

Premium Starter Templates

Skip the blank page. Choose from a library of premium templates matched to your industry and start customizing with real content immediately. Need us to recommend or install one? We can do that for a one-time fee.

WordPress-Optimized Hosting

Managed hosting tuned for WordPress performance — server-level caching, daily automatic backups, one-click restores, and zero shared-hosting resource contention.

Cloudflare Enterprise CDN

Enterprise-grade global content delivery, DDoS protection, and automatic SSL — the same infrastructure used by Fortune 500 companies, included in every plan at no extra cost.

Managed Updates & Security

WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates are tested and deployed by our team on a regular schedule. Security monitoring runs continuously so threats are caught before they become problems.

Up and running in one business day

Sign up, we configure everything, you start building — it's that straightforward.

Sign Up

Submit your signup request. Tell us your business name, industry, and which plan you want.

We Configure Your Stack

We spin up your hosting, install WordPress, configure Astra Pro with your custom child theme, and connect Cloudflare Enterprise.

You Build Your Site

Log in to your WordPress dashboard, pick a starter template, and start building with Elementor. No technical setup required on your end.

We Maintain It

Updates, backups, security, and performance monitoring — handled every month. You get a report. We handle the rest. Want search and traffic reporting too? See CriticalWP AI Automation Services. Want your site cited by AI search? See WordPress AEO.

Common questions

Managed WordPress is a service where a provider operates your WordPress site for you: hosting, tested updates, security, monitoring and fixes. CriticalWP's managed WordPress service runs in two steps, Starter for the foundation and Managed Stability for ongoing operations.
Starter ($149 a month) is the infrastructure foundation for a new or migrated site, with security and updates handled from day one and design tools included. Managed Stability ($249 a month) adds ongoing core, theme and plugin updates, security hardening and posture monitoring, proactive uptime monitoring and multiple backup points, for sites your business depends on.
If your website supports revenue, leads, patient or customer access, or public service, and no one on your team is formally accountable for keeping it updated and secure, Managed Stability is built for that. If you are building a new site or want a simple foundation first, start with Starter and move up when you're ready.
No. Elementor is a visual drag-and-drop builder — if you can click and type, you can build a professional page. Starter templates give you a fully designed starting point so you're never working from scratch.
We don't offer free design services — the platform is designed for DIY building. However, we can recommend the right starter template for your industry and install it for a one-time fee, giving you a professionally designed starting point to customize.
Managed WordPress hosting optimized for speed and reliability — server-level caching, daily automatic backups, and one-click restore. Combined with Cloudflare Enterprise CDN, your site is fast globally from day one.
We monitor and deploy WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates on your behalf. Updates are tested before deployment to avoid breaking changes. You don't need to log in and click "update" — we handle it.
No setup fees and no long-term contracts. The plan is month-to-month — cancel anytime. We earn your business every month, not once at signup.
Yes. If you have an existing WordPress site you'd like to move to our platform, reach out via the Get Started page and mention your migration needs. We migrate WordPress sites regardless of the theme, page builder, or host you're currently using — and your site keeps its existing theme and page builder. You don't have to rebuild or switch tools to move to CriticalWP. Migration is included free with any plan, and here's exactly how we protect your SEO during the move.

Ready to hand WordPress operations to a team that owns them?

Start at $149 a month with hosting included. New sites are typically live within one business day. No setup fee. No contract.