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Create a fully working WordPress website without buying hosting, configuring a server, or completing a complicated installation.
RunningWP gives you a ready-to-use WordPress environment where you can explore the dashboard, test plugins and themes, create pages, experiment with designs, and learn how WordPress works.
- No credit card
- No hosting setup
- No long-term commitment
A Real WordPress Website
Access a working WordPress installation instead of a limited visual preview.
Hosting Is Included
You do not need to purchase hosting or configure a database before getting started.
No Credit Card Required
Create your free website and explore RunningWP before choosing a paid plan.
Ready in Seconds
Skip the traditional installation process and begin using WordPress almost immediately.
What Is a Free Trial WordPress Website?
A free trial WordPress website is a temporary, fully functional WordPress installation that you can use to explore, test, learn, design, or experiment without setting up permanent hosting.
Unlike a simple product tour or screenshot, your RunningWP trial gives you access to a real WordPress website. You can enter the dashboard, create content, adjust settings, work with plugins and themes, and see how everything functions together.
It is an easy way to experience WordPress before launching a permanent website or purchasing a professional hosting plan.
- Explore the WordPress dashboard
- Create posts and pages
- Test layouts and website ideas
- Learn how WordPress works
- Experiment with plugins and themes
- Practice using page builders
- Preview a website before committing to hosting
- Safely test changes away from a live website
Try WordPress Without Buying Hosting
Setting up WordPress traditionally usually requires several separate steps. You may need to choose a hosting company, create an account, purchase a plan, connect a domain, install WordPress, create a database, and configure the website before you can begin
That is a lot of work when you only want to explore WordPress or test a simple idea.
RunningWP removes those initial barriers. The hosting environment and WordPress installation are prepared for you, allowing you to focus on the website itself.
Traditional WordPress Setup
- 1. Research hosting providers
- 2. Purchase a hosting plan
- 3. Register or connect a domain
- 4. Create a database
- 5. Install WordPress
- 6. Configure the website
- 7. Install your theme and plugins
- 8. Begin building
With RunningWP
- 1. Create your free website
- 2. Start exploring WordPress
What Can You Do With a Free WordPress Trial?
A free WordPress environment can be used for much more than simply looking around the dashboard. It gives you a safe place to explore ideas and understand how WordPress behaves before working on an important website.
Learn WordPress
Explore the dashboard, create content, manage menus, customize settings, and become familiar with WordPress without worrying about damaging a real website.
Test a Plugin
See how a WordPress plugin works inside a clean environment before deciding whether it is suitable for your project.
Preview a Theme
Explore a theme’s layout, customization options, menus, widgets, and page templates before using it on a permanent website.
Practice With a Page Builder
Learn how to create pages with Elementor or another supported page builder without needing your own hosting account.
Build a Website Prototype
Create an early version of a business website, portfolio, landing page, blog, or online store before moving forward with a full project.
Troubleshoot WordPress Problems
Reproduce a problem in a separate environment to determine whether it is caused by a plugin, theme, setting, or website-specific conflict.
Test Updates and Changes
Experiment with settings, designs, or software changes away from your production website.
Explore WooCommerce
Become familiar with WooCommerce pages, products, settings, and store workflows in a temporary WordPress environment.
Try custom codes
WordPress runs on functions and code snippets. Test them safely on a fresh WordPress website before adding them to your live site.
Everything You Need to Start Exploring WordPress
Launch your first WordPress site in seconds — no setup, no time-wasting, no hassle.
Fresh WordPress Installation
Begin with a clean WordPress website that is ready for learning, testing, or experimentation.
WordPress Dashboard Access
Explore the real WordPress administration area rather than a restricted screenshot or guided tour.
Hosting Included
RunningWP provides the environment needed to keep your temporary WordPress website online.
Pre-Installed Plugins & Themes
Start with a selected pre-installed WordPress plugins & theme already available on your new website.
Website Storage
Use the included storage for your temporary pages, settings, media, and website content.
Automatic Expiration
Temporary websites expire automatically, so you do not need to maintain or manually remove unused hosting installations.
How the Free WordPress Plan Works
Launch your first WordPress site in seconds — no setup, no time-wasting, no hassle.
01.
Register for free
Register with our free plan. It will enable you to try and play with WordPress without limitations.
02.
Click 'create site'
Instantly launch a clean WordPress install with a temporary URL.
03.
Customize, Test, and Build
Install themes, plugins, uploads — it's a full WordPress environment. Use it for development, debugging, or client previews.
RunningWP vs. Other Ways to Test WordPress
We keep it easy for you
| Feature | RunningWP Free Trial | Local WordPress Installation | Traditional Hosting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting purchase required | No | No | Usually |
| Technical installation required | No | Yes | Sometimes |
| Accessible online | Yes | Not by default | Yes |
| Shareable live URL | Yes | Not by default | Yes |
| WordPress dashboard access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ready in seconds | Yes | Usually not | Usually not |
| Automatic expiration | Yes | No | No |
| Credit card required | No | No | Often |
| Server maintenance required | No | On your computer | Depends on the provider |
A Safe Place to Learn, Test, and Experiment
Trying something new on a production website can be risky. A plugin conflict, theme change, incorrect setting, or code error could affect visitors and customers.
A temporary WordPress environment gives you a separate place to experiment. You can change settings, test layouts, create content, and explore different tools without touching an important website.
When you're done, simply let the temporary website expire and create a fresh one for your next experiment.
Experiment without worrying about:
- Breaking your live website
- Affecting customer orders
- Changing a client’s design
- Creating plugin conflicts in production
- Leaving test content publicly available
- Paying for unused hosting accounts
WordPress Is Free—So What Are You Trying?
WordPress itself is free, open-source software. However, running a public WordPress website normally requires hosting, storage, a database, and other server resources.
A RunningWP free trial gives you access to those resources temporarily, allowing you to use a real WordPress installation without purchasing hosting first.
You are not trying a restricted version of WordPress. You are using a temporary hosted environment designed for learning, testing, experimentation, and evaluation.
A Safe Place to Learn, Test, and Experiment
Trying something new on a production website can be risky. A plugin conflict, theme change, incorrect setting, or code error could affect visitors and customers.
A temporary WordPress environment gives you a separate place to experiment. You can change settings, test layouts, create content, and explore different tools without touching an important website.
When you're done, simply let the temporary website expire and create a fresh one for your next experiment.
Stay With the Free Plan When You Need:
- Short-term WordPress testing
- Basic learning environments
- Temporary experiments
- Simple plugin or theme evaluation
- A clean website for troubleshooting
- No long-term website hosting
Consider Upgrading When You Need:
- More active websites
- Websites that do not expire
- Additional storage
- Preconfigured website templates
- Reusable WordPress Blueprints
- WooCommerce or EDD demo products
- Custom subdomains
- Custom plugin or theme uploads
- Professional client or product demos
- Priority support
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the Free WordPress Trial
Can I try WordPress for free?
Yes. RunningWP lets you create a free, hosted WordPress website. You can explore the dashboard, create content, test available tools, and learn how WordPress works without purchasing hosting.
Do I need a credit card?
No. A credit card is not required to create a website with the RunningWP free plan.
Is this a real WordPress website?
Yes. You receive access to a working WordPress installation rather than a simulated interface or collection of screenshots.
Do I need to purchase hosting?
No. Hosting is included while your RunningWP website is active.
How long does the free website remain available?
Free websites are temporary and can remain available for up to one week. When the website reaches its expiration time, it becomes unavailable unless an eligible paid option is used to keep it active.
How many free websites can I create?
Can I choose plugins and themes?
Can I use the trial for learning WordPress?
Can I use it to test a plugin?
Can I build a complete website during the trial?
Can I share my free website?
What happens when the website expires?
Can I keep the website permanently?
Paid RunningWP plans include options for longer-lasting or no-expiry websites. Review the pricing page to find the plan that matches your project.
Is RunningWP only for beginners?
Can I create an online store?
You can use a WordPress environment to explore supported eCommerce tools. Paid plans provide additional features for creating prepared WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads environments with demo products.