Compatible Hosting
Which WordPress Hosts Work with AI 360?
The AI 360 Search Visibility plugin installs like any standard WordPress plugin — which means it works on any host that lets you upload and activate plugins. That covers nearly all self-hosted WordPress environments, from shared hosting to managed WordPress to your own cloud server.
The one exception is WordPress.com, which restricts plugin uploads on its lower tiers. If you're on WordPress.com, you'll need the Business plan ($25/mo) or higher.
Plugin Requirements
Most hosts running PHP 7.4+ and WordPress 5.5+ qualify automatically. If you installed WordPress before 2020, check that your PHP version is current — most hosts offer a one-click PHP upgrade in cPanel or the hosting dashboard.
Managed WordPress Hosting
8 hostsFully managed environments built specifically for WordPress. Plugin installs are always available. These are the easiest hosts to work with — no server configuration needed.
The industry's largest managed WordPress platform. All plans fully compatible.
Google Cloud-powered managed WordPress. All plans compatible.
Creative-agency-focused managed WordPress (part of WP Engine). All plans compatible.
Enterprise managed WordPress on AWS. All plans compatible.
Automattic's managed WordPress hosting. All plans compatible.
Managed cloud WP on DigitalOcean, AWS, GCP, Vultr, or Linode. All plans compatible.
Managed WordPress by Liquid Web. All plans compatible.
Performance-focused managed WordPress. All plans compatible.
Shared & Traditional Hosting
11 hostsStandard web hosting with one-click WordPress installation. Plugin installs enabled on all plans. The most common hosting type for small to mid-size businesses.
One of WordPress.org's officially recommended hosts. All shared plans compatible.
Officially recommended by WordPress.org. Strong WP-specific performance.
Officially recommended by WordPress.org. Month-to-month plans available.
Popular shared hosting with one-click WordPress install. All plans compatible.
Performance-focused shared and managed WP hosting. All plans compatible.
Eco-friendly hosting with strong WordPress support. All plans compatible.
Budget-friendly hosting with reliable WordPress support. All plans compatible.
US-based hosting with managed WordPress options. All plans compatible.
Global hosting provider. All WordPress shared and managed plans compatible.
Budget hosting. Standard cPanel hosting and EasyWP managed plans both compatible.
High-performance VPS and dedicated hosting. All WordPress plans compatible.
VPS / Cloud Hosting (Self-Managed)
7 hostsYour own cloud server with WordPress installed manually or via a 1-click image. Full root access means full plugin support. Requires a bit more technical setup, but maximum flexibility.
1-click WordPress Droplets available. Full plugin support on your own server.
1-click WordPress deployment. Full plugin support with any server size.
WordPress StackScript available. Full plugin support.
Provisions managed WordPress on top of major cloud providers. All plans compatible.
WordPress AMIs and Bitnami stacks available. Full plugin support.
WordPress-on-GCE Marketplace deployments fully compatible.
WordPress on Azure App Service or VMs. All configurations compatible.
WordPress.com — Business or Commerce tier only
WordPress.com restricts plugin uploads on Free, Personal, and Premium plans. Only the Business ($25/mo) and Commerce ($45/mo) plans allow plugin installation. If you're on a lower WordPress.com plan, you'll need to upgrade — or migrate to self-hosted WordPress.
Plugin installs enabled. $25/mo — fully compatible.
Plugin installs enabled. $45/mo — fully compatible.
What Doesn't Qualify
Plugin installation disabled. Upgrade to Business or Commerce tier.
Plugin installation still disabled on these paid tiers. Must be Business ($25/mo) or higher.
Proprietary website builder. Not a WordPress environment.
Proprietary CMS. WordPress plugins are not applicable.
E-commerce platform, not WordPress. Plugins don't apply.
Proprietary builders. Not compatible with WordPress plugins.
Common Questions
I'm on shared hosting — will it slow down my site?
No. The plugin is built for performance. It adds schema to your pages at render time (no external requests on page load) and syncs with the AI 360 dashboard asynchronously in the admin. Page load impact is negligible.
My host uses cPanel. Does that matter?
cPanel is just an admin interface for your server — not a factor in plugin compatibility. If WordPress itself is installed and running on your server, the plugin will work.
I'm on a managed host that restricts certain plugins. Will AI 360 work?
Some managed hosts (WP Engine, Kinsta, etc.) maintain a small list of incompatible plugins — usually ones that interfere with their own caching or security layers. AI 360 Search Visibility does not conflict with any known managed hosting restrictions and is not on any host's block list.
What if I'm building a site locally with Local by Flywheel or DevKinsta?
Local development environments are fully compatible for testing. You won't be able to connect your local site to the AI 360 dashboard (no public URL), but the schema injection and plugin functionality all work in local dev.
I want to switch to a better host. Which do you recommend?
For most small businesses, SiteGround or Cloudways offer the best balance of performance and price. For maximum performance with managed hosting, WP Engine or Kinsta. For budget-conscious setups, Hostinger or Namecheap. All are fully compatible.
Not sure?
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If your hosting provider isn't on this list or you're unsure which tier you're on, just reach out. We'll confirm whether your setup qualifies in one response.
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