Quick answer: Bluehost’s main discount is the introductory price on its own pricing page, not a secret coupon code. As of October 2026, per Bluehost’s shared hosting page, plans start at $3.99 a month on a 36-month term (₹199 a month on its India page, GST extra). After that term they renew at a higher rate: $9.99 a month (₹349 in India) for the cheapest plan. The “up to 82% off” in this page’s old headline no longer matches any offer Bluehost shows. Its current advertised savings range from 32% to 60%.
This page first appeared in 2018 as a Bluehost coupon round-up and mini review. Several of its claims, such as “unlimited everything”, a free Weebly site builder, $100 of Google AdWords credit and “the only host” with a full money-back guarantee, no longer match what Bluehost offers. They have been corrected or removed below. We have not tested Bluehost’s hosting ourselves; this guide is based on Bluehost’s own pages and the WordPress.org hosting page.
Is there a Bluehost coupon code?
Coupon websites list “Bluehost coupon codes” all year, but the discount Bluehost advertises itself is built into the price you see on its plan pages. That price applies to your first term only. Before you pay:
- Open the plan page on Bluehost’s own website (bluehost.com, or the India page at bluehost.com/in) rather than relying on a figure from a coupon site.
- Note the term length the price is based on. The lowest prices are for a 36-month term.
- Note the renewal price shown under each plan.
- In the cart, check the total, taxes and any add-ons that have been ticked for you before you enter payment details.
If a third-party site gives you a code, compare the final cart total with and without it. A code that does not lower the total is not a deal. Our guide to the advantages of using coupon codes explains how to tell a working code from an expired one.
Bluehost shared hosting prices (as of October 2026)
As of October 2026, per Bluehost’s shared hosting pages (36-month term, taxes extra):
| Plan | Intro price (US) | Renews at (US) | Intro price (India) | Renews at (India) | Websites | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $3.99/month | $9.99/month | ₹199/month | ₹349/month | 10 | 10 GB NVMe SSD |
| Business | $6.99/month | $13.99/month | ₹279/month | ₹529/month | 50 | 50 GB NVMe SSD |
| eCommerce Essentials | $14.99/month | $21.99/month | ₹649/month | ₹1,299/month | 100 | 100 GB NVMe SSD |
Bluehost’s US page shows these intro prices as savings of 60% (Starter), 50% (Business) and 32% (eCommerce Essentials) against the renewal price. All three plans list a free domain for the first year (it then renews at the going rate), a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Bluehost also has Enterprise and Custom options, priced on request.
To see what you are really committing to, multiply the monthly price by the term. For example, Starter at $3.99 a month for 36 months comes to $143.64 before tax for the first term.
Bluehost today: company and WordPress status
- Founded: 2003, according to Bluehost’s about page. The original article said 1996, which was wrong.
- Owner: Bluehost’s about page names Newfold Digital, LLC as its parent organisation and gives an address in Jacksonville, Florida.
- WordPress.org: As of October 2026, the WordPress.org hosting page lists three hosts: Pressable, Bluehost and Hostinger. It describes Bluehost as “WordPress.org’s longest running recommended host”.
What the 2018 version said, checked again
- “Unlimited” domains, disk space and email: Out of date. Current shared plans set limits of 10, 50 or 100 websites and 10, 50 or 100 GB of storage.
- Free domain for one year: Still offered on the shared plans above.
- One-click WordPress and other CMS installs: Bluehost still markets its plans around WordPress. Check the plan page for the current set of installers.
- cPanel with every account: We could not confirm this on Bluehost’s current plan pages. If you need cPanel specifically, ask Bluehost before you buy.
- Free Weebly website builder and $100 Google AdWords credit: Neither appears on Bluehost’s current shared plan pages. Treat them as discontinued.
- “The only host” with a 100% money-back guarantee: This was never accurate; many hosts offer refund periods. Bluehost’s refund policy gives a 30-day money-back guarantee on Shared, VPS and Dedicated hosting fees. It excludes Bluehost Cloud hosting, monthly-term services, domain registration fees, setup fees and other add-on services. If you cancel within 30 days, Bluehost says a fee is deducted for the domain and any applicable taxes.
- VPS and dedicated hosting “recently launched”: That described 2018. Bluehost now sells VPS, dedicated and cloud hosting alongside shared plans.
- “$3.95 a month”: A 2018 price. The current starting price is in the table above.
How to choose a Bluehost plan (or any host)
- Count your sites. The original article’s point still stands: if you may add more websites later, a plan that allows several sites saves a move later. Starter now allows 10.
- Budget for renewal, not just the intro price. The renewal rate is higher on every shared plan, and more than double on Starter.
- Weigh the term. A 36-month term gives the lowest monthly price but locks in more money upfront, and refunds after 30 days are limited.
- Selling online? Compare a hosting plan with dedicated store builders first. Our guide to ecommerce platforms by category can help, and our tips on branding a small online store cover the next step.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bluehost have a working coupon code right now?
Bluehost’s own pricing pages show the discount as an introductory price rather than a code. If you find a code on another site, check whether it actually lowers the cart total.
How much does Bluehost cost after the first term?
As of October 2026, Bluehost’s pages show shared plans renewing at $9.99, $13.99 or $21.99 a month in the US, and ₹349, ₹529 or ₹1,299 a month in India, before taxes.
Is Bluehost’s money-back guarantee really 30 days?
Yes, for Shared, VPS and Dedicated hosting fees. It does not cover monthly terms, Cloud hosting, domain fees or add-ons, and a domain fee is deducted if your plan came with a free domain.
Is Bluehost still recommended by WordPress.org?
Yes. As of October 2026, the WordPress.org hosting page lists Bluehost alongside Pressable and Hostinger.
When was Bluehost founded?
In 2003, according to Bluehost. An earlier version of this article said 1996.
Checked in October 2026 against Bluehost’s US and India shared hosting pages, its about page and refund policy, and the WordPress.org hosting page. Prices change often, so confirm the plan, term and renewal price on Bluehost’s website before you pay.
