WordPress website cost in India (2026): calculate your real budget
Pick hosting, theme and plugins; get the total in rupees with 18% GST, using prices checked on each official page.
Short answer: A self-built WordPress site in India costs from about ₹12,039 for 4 years: Hostinger Premium with GST, a domain renewal and free plugins. Paid themes and plugins are optional and add about ₹7,000 to ₹35,000 a year.
WordPress budget calculator
Prices pre-filled from official pages.
Three example budgets, 4 years
With 18% GST; domain renewal at an example ₹1,200 a year.
| Budget | Setup | 4-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Lean blog | Hostinger Premium, free theme and plugins | ₹12,039 |
| Pro blog | Hostinger Premium, GP Premium, Rank Math PRO | ₹86,846 |
| Business site | Hostinger Unlimited, Elementor Pro, WP Rocket, UpdraftPlus Premium | ₹1,02,841 |
WordPress website cost: FAQ
How much does a WordPress website cost in India?
A self-built blog or small business site costs from about ₹12,039 for 4 years: Hostinger Premium with GST plus a domain renewal, with a free theme and free plugins. Paid themes and plugins add about ₹7,000 to ₹35,000 a year.
What is the cheapest way to build a WordPress site?
Hostinger Single or Premium on the longest term, a free theme such as GeneratePress or Astra, and free plugins: Rank Math, LiteSpeed Cache, Wordfence and UpdraftPlus.
Does this include a web designer’s fee?
No. This calculator covers what you pay to hosts and plugin makers. Hiring a developer is a separate cost that varies widely.
Why is GST added?
Indian billing adds 18% GST to hosting and to foreign software bought online. Businesses with a GSTIN may claim it back.
Is the domain free?
Hostinger includes a domain free for the first year. After that you pay the registrar’s renewal price; enter yours in the calculator.
Are these prices current?
Hostinger prices were read in the India cart on 16 Oct 2026; plugin prices on each official page on 17 Oct 2026, converted at the ECB rate of 16 Oct 2026. Plugin prices are first-year prices; some renew higher.
About this page
Pritam Sonone
Founder of Digital Pritam. WordPress developer and designer, WordCamp Kolhapur 2025 speaker. Builds WordPress sites for clients.
How we checked
- Hostinger prices read in the India cart on 16 Oct 2026
- Theme and plugin prices from each official pricing page on 17 Oct 2026
- Converted at the ECB reference rate of 16 Oct 2026; 18% GST added
Sources: Hostinger India plans · ECB rates via Frankfurter
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