SelectWP

At SelectWP, We provide comprehensive reviews and ratings for WordPress hosting providers, plugins and themes while also providing details of deals on them to help users make informed decisions. Our scoring system is based on a thorough evaluation of key metrics that directly impact the performance, functionality, and user experience of a WordPress Website.

Hosting Scores

Our hosting scores are derived from a combination of essential metrics:

• Features- We assess the range of features offered by the hosting provider, including storage space, bandwidth, email accounts, and any specialized tools or services.
• Performance- We take in account hosting provider’s server response timers, page load speeds, and overall website performance across different locations and traffic levels.
• Uptime- We monitor the hosting provider's uptime reliability, ensuring that websites hosted with them remain accessible to visitors consistently.
• Scalability- We evaluate the hosting provider's ability to accommodate website growth by offering flexible resource allocation, upgrade options, and cloud hosting capabilities.
• Backup & Recovery- We assess the hosting provider's backup systems and data recovery procedures to ensure that website data is protected and can be quickly restored in case of any issues.

These are the few main characteristics we look in a hosting providers to insure our views get the best of all. Some of the few other other characteristics we look at are- Customer Support, Price & Transparency, Security and User reviews.

Plugin Scores

Our Plugin scores are derived from a combination of essential metrics:

• Features- We evaluate the plugin's functionality, features, and compatibility with the latest WordPress version.
• Performance- We measure the plugin's impact on website performance, ensuring that it does not significantly slow down page load times or cause any compatibility issues.
• Usability- We evaluate the plugin's user interface, ease of use, and overall user experience.
• Support for Gutenberg- We assess the plugin's compatibility and integration with the Gutenberg block editor.
• Customer Support- We test the plugin developer's customer support by engaging with their team and evaluating their responsiveness and problem-solving abilities.

These are the few main characteristics we look in a Plugin providers to insure our views get the best of all. Some of the few other other characteristics we look at are- Price & Transparency, Previous Vulnerabilities and User reviews.

Themes Scores

Our Themes scores are derived from a combination of essential metrics:

• Visual Appeal- We evaluate the theme's design, layout, and overall aesthetic appeal.
• Support for Gutenberg & Page Builders- We assess the theme's compatibility and integration with the Gutenberg block editor and popular page builders like Elementor and Beaver Builder.
• Built-in Features- We examine the theme's built-in features, such as customization options, layout choices, and specialized templates.
• Core Web Vitals & Performance Impact- We measure the theme's impact on website performance, ensuring that it meets Core Web Vitals standards and does not significantly slow down page load times.
• Usability- We evaluate the theme's user interface, ease of use, and overall user experience.

These are the few main characteristics we look in a Themes providers to insure our views get the best of all. Some of the few other other characteristics we look at are- Price & Transparency, Documentation, Previous Vulnerabilities and User reviews.

By considering these key metrics, we aim to provide accurate and reliable scores that help WordPress users make informed decisions when selecting hosting providers, plugins, and themes for their websites. Our scoring system is continuously refined based on user feedback and industry best practices to ensure that our recommendations remain relevant and valuable.

We do not support any unfair means of scoring these sites.