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Security & access: what changes when you switch

Security, offline and access rules that differ between Wix and WordPress. Rows where both tools are the same (3) are left out; the full side-by-side is on each tool’s page: Wix, WordPress.

What changesWix (today)WordPress (after)
SOC 2 reportSOC 2 Type IIsourceNot published
ISO/IEC 27001CertifiedsourceNot published
Other certificationsISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 27701, PCI DSS Level 1sourceNot published
Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)YesEnterprise (OpenID Connect only, not SAML)sourceNot published
SCIM user provisioningYesEnterprisesourceNot published
Admin audit logYesEnterprisesourceYesFree (last 20 events; full history on paid plans)source
EncryptionAES-256 at rest; HTTPS/TLS 1.2+ in transitsourceSSL/HTTPS on all sites, including custom domainssource
Self-hosting optionNot publishedYessource
Offline modeNeeds a connectionWix POS Register cannot take credit card sales offline for later sync; Wix lists it as a feature request.sourceWorks offlineThe Jetpack mobile apps (iOS and Android) let you write and edit posts and pages while offline for your WordPress.com site.source
Desktop appsNot publishedWindows, macOS, Linuxsource
IP allowlistingYesEnterprisesourceNot published
Office & room hardwareWix POS Register runs on a POS tablet with card readers (Stripe Reader M2 in the US, WisePad 3 in Canada/UK, Wix POS Go in all three) and Epson receipt printers.source—
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Before you cut over

  • You have single sign-on in Wix but we found none documented for WordPress. Plan how people will sign in, and how you will remove leavers, before cut-over.
  • WordPress adds offline access (full): install the desktop or mobile app for staff who work on the move.
  • If you restrict Wix to office or VPN IP addresses today, check how you will enforce the same rule in WordPress; we found no IP allowlisting documented.

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WEBSITE BUILDERS · MIGRATION GUIDE

Switching from Wix to WordPress

Switching from Wix to WordPress usually trades Wix’s all-in-one simplicity for WordPress’s greater flexibility, plugin ecosystem, and ownership of the underlying code and hosting.

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By Bill Belcamino · Last updated September 16, 2026 · Our methodologyResearched and fact-checked by the HelpCompare team
Switching from Wix to WordPressVerified Sep 16, 2026
Quick verdict: Worth it for sites that have outgrown Wix’s design and SEO limitations and want full control, but budget real time for rebuilding design and content, since WordPress’s Wix importer only handles pages and images, not blog posts or styling cleanly.

Why teams switch from Wix to WordPress

Full control over hosting and code

WordPress (self-hosted, via WordPress.org) lets you choose your own host, install any plugin, and avoid platform lock-in that comes with Wix’s closed system.

Larger plugin and theme ecosystem

Thousands of free and paid WordPress plugins cover SEO, e-commerce, forms, and membership features that would require Wix’s more limited app market or custom code.

Better long-term SEO flexibility

WordPress gives more granular control over URL structure, schema markup, and site speed optimization than Wix’s more templated approach.

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How to migrate your data

WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress both offer an official Wix import tool, but it only covers part of a typical site.

StepWhat happens
1Run WordPress’s official Wix importerUse WordPress’s built-in Wix import tool to pull over static pages, images, the site title, and menus.
2Recover blog posts via RSSSince the importer cannot pull blog posts directly, use Wix’s RSS feed with the RSS Import plugin to bring across roughly the 20 most recent posts, then manually recreate older ones.
3Choose and configure a WordPress themeWix templates don’t carry over, so pick a WordPress theme and manually rebuild fonts, colors, and layout to match (or intentionally redesign) your old site.
4Rebuild forms, e-commerce, and custom codeRecreate Wix’s contact forms, any Wix Stores product catalog, and custom-coded elements using WordPress plugins, since these don’t transfer via import.
5Set up 301 redirectsMap old Wix URLs to their new WordPress equivalents with 301 redirects so search rankings and inbound links survive the move.
6Test, submit sitemap, and go liveVerify all pages and posts render correctly, submit an updated XML sitemap to Google Search Console, and point your domain to the new WordPress hosting.
What WordPress’s importer doesn’t handle: WordPress’s Wix importer does not migrate blog posts, site design/templates, custom code, or Wix Stores product catalogs — only static pages, images, the site title, and menus transfer automatically.

Pricing during the transition

Wix bundles hosting into its plans; self-hosted WordPress software is free but requires separate web hosting.

PlanWixWordPress
Free planFree plan: $0/month (Wix branding, limited storage)WordPress software itself: free, but requires paid hosting to go live
Entry paid tierLight: $17/month (billed yearly)Basic shared hosting (e.g. Bluehost, SiteGround): price depends on the host you choose
Mid tierBusiness: $39/month (billed yearly)Managed WordPress hosting: price depends on the host you choose

WordPress.org software is free and open-source, so its real cost is hosting plus any premium themes or plugins you choose to add, unlike Wix, which bundles hosting into every paid tier.

Feature-parity checklist

Wix trades flexibility for simplicity; WordPress trades a steeper learning curve for far more control.

FeatureWixWordPress equivalent
Ease of setupDrag-and-drop editor, no hosting to manageRequires choosing and configuring hosting separately
Design flexibilityLocked to Wix’s editor and template systemThousands of themes plus full code-level customization
Plugin/app ecosystemWix App Market, smaller and more curated60,000+ plugins covering nearly any feature
E-commerce depthWix Stores, solid for small catalogsWooCommerce plugin, scales to large stores
Ongoing maintenanceWix handles updates and securitySite owner (or host) manages updates and security patches
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WordPress vs Wix: full comparison → Switching from WordPress to Wix instead →

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my Wix blog posts transfer to WordPress automatically?

Only partially: WordPress’s importer can’t pull Wix blog posts directly, so you’re limited to roughly the last 20 posts via RSS, with older ones needing manual recreation.

Does my Wix site design carry over to WordPress?

No, Wix templates don’t transfer at all; you’ll pick a WordPress theme and rebuild the visual design from scratch.

Will I lose my Google rankings after switching?

Not if you set up 301 redirects from every old Wix URL to its new WordPress equivalent and resubmit your sitemap; skipping this step is the most common cause of ranking loss.

Is WordPress actually free?

The WordPress software is free and open-source, but you’ll pay for hosting, a domain, and likely some premium themes or plugins, so total cost isn’t zero.

Can I migrate a Wix Stores catalog to WooCommerce?

Not automatically: you’ll need to export products as CSV from Wix and reformat them for WooCommerce’s import tool, or use a paid migration plugin.

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WixPricing, free plan, AI cost & every comparison›WordPressPricing, free plan, AI cost & every comparison›
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