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WordPress Plugin Costs Calculator (annual)

Calculate the real annual cost of maintaining WordPress plugins on your site

The Hidden Cost of WordPress

Most WordPress sites have 10-20 plugins. Between licenses (50-150€/year each), maintenance (updates, compatibility) and security issues, the real cost can be 3,000-5,000€/year. With custom/headless development you can eliminate plugin dependency and reduce long-term costs.

  • Identify real total plugin cost
  • Includes maintenance and security
  • Compare vs custom development
  • Evaluate if migrate to headless
  • Optimize plugin stack
  • Make informed CMS decisions

How many paid plugins you have installed

Average annual cost per plugin (typical 50-150€)

Hours per year to update/maintain plugins

Developer hourly cost

Annual security problems from plugins (typical 0-2)

Average cost to resolve security incident

Real Annual Plugin Cost

Annual License Costs640,00
Annual Maintenance Cost1000,00
Security Incidents Cost500,00
Total Annual Cost2140,00
Monthly Equivalent178,33
Cost per Plugin/year267,50

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Disclaimer: Important Legal Notice

This calculator provides estimates. Real costs vary by specific plugins, site complexity and maintenance frequency. Plugins provide quick functionality vs custom development. Consult with WordPress/development experts before architecture decisions.