Self-hosted WordPress (WordPress.org) is free to download and use, but it is not fully free to run online. You still need paid hosting to store your site files and database. You also need a domain name, which usually costs yearly. Some hosts offer very cheap plans, but “free hosting” often has ads, slow speed, limited storage, and weak security. Many free hosts also block plugins or limit WordPress features. If you only want to test WordPress, you can install it locally on your computer for free. For a real public website, paid hosting is required.
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