class Akismet_REST_API { /** * Register the REST API routes. */ public static function init() { if ( ! function_exists( 'register_rest_route' ) ) { // The REST API wasn't integrated into core until 4.4, and we support 4.0+ (for now). return false; } register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/key', array( array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::READABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'get_key' ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::EDITABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'set_key' ), 'args' => array( 'key' => array( 'required' => true, 'type' => 'string', 'sanitize_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'sanitize_key' ), 'description' => __( 'A 12-character Akismet API key. Available at akismet.com/account', 'akismet' ), ), ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::DELETABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'delete_key' ), ), ) ); register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/settings/', array( array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::READABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'get_settings' ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::EDITABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'set_boolean_settings' ), 'args' => array( 'akismet_strictness' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'boolean', 'description' => __( 'If true, Akismet will automatically discard the worst spam automatically rather than putting it in the spam folder.', 'akismet' ), ), 'akismet_show_user_comments_approved' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'boolean', 'description' => __( 'If true, show the number of approved comments beside each comment author in the comments list page.', 'akismet' ), ), ), ), ) ); register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/stats', array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::READABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'get_stats' ), 'args' => array( 'interval' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'string', 'sanitize_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'sanitize_interval' ), 'description' => __( 'The time period for which to retrieve stats. Options: 60-days, 6-months, all', 'akismet' ), 'default' => 'all', ), ), ) ); register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/stats/(?P[\w+])', array( 'args' => array( 'interval' => array( 'description' => __( 'The time period for which to retrieve stats. Options: 60-days, 6-months, all', 'akismet' ), 'type' => 'string', ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::READABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'privileged_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'get_stats' ), ), ) ); register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/alert', array( array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::READABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'remote_call_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'get_alert' ), 'args' => array( 'key' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'string', 'sanitize_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'sanitize_key' ), 'description' => __( 'A 12-character Akismet API key. Available at akismet.com/account', 'akismet' ), ), ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::EDITABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'remote_call_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'set_alert' ), 'args' => array( 'key' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'string', 'sanitize_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'sanitize_key' ), 'description' => __( 'A 12-character Akismet API key. Available at akismet.com/account', 'akismet' ), ), ), ), array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::DELETABLE, 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'remote_call_permission_callback' ), 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'delete_alert' ), 'args' => array( 'key' => array( 'required' => false, 'type' => 'string', 'sanitize_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'sanitize_key' ), 'description' => __( 'A 12-character Akismet API key. Available at akismet.com/account', 'akismet' ), ), ), ), ) ); register_rest_route( 'akismet/v1', '/webhook', array( 'methods' => WP_REST_Server::CREATABLE, 'callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'receive_webhook' ), 'permission_callback' => array( 'Akismet_REST_API', 'remote_call_permission_callback' ), ) ); } /** * Get the current Akismet API key. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function get_key( $request = null ) { return rest_ensure_response( Akismet::get_api_key() ); } /** * Set the API key, if possible. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function set_key( $request ) { if ( defined( 'WPCOM_API_KEY' ) ) { return rest_ensure_response( new WP_Error( 'hardcoded_key', __( 'This site\'s API key is hardcoded and cannot be changed via the API.', 'akismet' ), array( 'status' => 409 ) ) ); } $new_api_key = $request->get_param( 'key' ); if ( ! self::key_is_valid( $new_api_key ) ) { return rest_ensure_response( new WP_Error( 'invalid_key', __( 'The value provided is not a valid and registered API key.', 'akismet' ), array( 'status' => 400 ) ) ); } update_option( 'wordpress_api_key', $new_api_key ); return self::get_key(); } /** * Unset the API key, if possible. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function delete_key( $request ) { if ( defined( 'WPCOM_API_KEY' ) ) { return rest_ensure_response( new WP_Error( 'hardcoded_key', __( 'This site\'s API key is hardcoded and cannot be deleted.', 'akismet' ), array( 'status' => 409 ) ) ); } delete_option( 'wordpress_api_key' ); return rest_ensure_response( true ); } /** * Get the Akismet settings. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function get_settings( $request = null ) { return rest_ensure_response( array( 'akismet_strictness' => ( get_option( 'akismet_strictness', '1' ) === '1' ), 'akismet_show_user_comments_approved' => ( get_option( 'akismet_show_user_comments_approved', '1' ) === '1' ), ) ); } /** * Update the Akismet settings. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function set_boolean_settings( $request ) { foreach ( array( 'akismet_strictness', 'akismet_show_user_comments_approved', ) as $setting_key ) { $setting_value = $request->get_param( $setting_key ); if ( is_null( $setting_value ) ) { // This setting was not specified. continue; } // From 4.7+, WP core will ensure that these are always boolean // values because they are registered with 'type' => 'boolean', // but we need to do this ourselves for prior versions. $setting_value = self::parse_boolean( $setting_value ); update_option( $setting_key, $setting_value ? '1' : '0' ); } return self::get_settings(); } /** * Parse a numeric or string boolean value into a boolean. * * @param mixed $value The value to convert into a boolean. * @return bool The converted value. */ public static function parse_boolean( $value ) { switch ( $value ) { case true: case 'true': case '1': case 1: return true; case false: case 'false': case '0': case 0: return false; default: return (bool) $value; } } /** * Get the Akismet stats for a given time period. * * Possible `interval` values: * - all * - 60-days * - 6-months * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function get_stats( $request ) { $api_key = Akismet::get_api_key(); $interval = $request->get_param( 'interval' ); $stat_totals = array(); $request_args = array( 'blog' => get_option( 'home' ), 'key' => $api_key, 'from' => $interval, ); $request_args = apply_filters( 'akismet_request_args', $request_args, 'get-stats' ); $response = Akismet::http_post( Akismet::build_query( $request_args ), 'get-stats' ); if ( ! empty( $response[1] ) ) { $stat_totals[ $interval ] = json_decode( $response[1] ); } return rest_ensure_response( $stat_totals ); } /** * Get the current alert code and message. Alert codes are used to notify the site owner * if there's a problem, like a connection issue between their site and the Akismet API, * invalid requests being sent, etc. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function get_alert( $request ) { return rest_ensure_response( array( 'code' => get_option( 'akismet_alert_code' ), 'message' => get_option( 'akismet_alert_msg' ), ) ); } /** * Update the current alert code and message by triggering a call to the Akismet server. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function set_alert( $request ) { delete_option( 'akismet_alert_code' ); delete_option( 'akismet_alert_msg' ); // Make a request so the most recent alert code and message are retrieved. Akismet::verify_key( Akismet::get_api_key() ); return self::get_alert( $request ); } /** * Clear the current alert code and message. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function delete_alert( $request ) { delete_option( 'akismet_alert_code' ); delete_option( 'akismet_alert_msg' ); return self::get_alert( $request ); } private static function key_is_valid( $key ) { $request_args = array( 'key' => $key, 'blog' => get_option( 'home' ), ); $request_args = apply_filters( 'akismet_request_args', $request_args, 'verify-key' ); $response = Akismet::http_post( Akismet::build_query( $request_args ), 'verify-key' ); if ( $response[1] == 'valid' ) { return true; } return false; } public static function privileged_permission_callback() { return current_user_can( 'manage_options' ); } /** * For calls that Akismet.com makes to the site to clear outdated alert codes, use the API key for authorization. */ public static function remote_call_permission_callback( $request ) { $local_key = Akismet::get_api_key(); return $local_key && ( strtolower( $request->get_param( 'key' ) ?? '' ) === strtolower( $local_key ) ); } public static function sanitize_interval( $interval, $request, $param ) { $interval = trim( $interval ); $valid_intervals = array( '60-days', '6-months', 'all' ); if ( ! in_array( $interval, $valid_intervals ) ) { $interval = 'all'; } return $interval; } public static function sanitize_key( $key, $request, $param ) { return trim( $key ); } /** * Process a webhook request from the Akismet servers. * * @param WP_REST_Request $request * @return WP_Error|WP_REST_Response */ public static function receive_webhook( $request ) { Akismet::log( array( 'Webhook request received', $request->get_body() ) ); /** * The request body should look like this: * array( * 'key' => '1234567890abcd', * 'endpoint' => '[comment-check|submit-ham|submit-spam]', * 'comments' => array( * array( * 'guid' => '[...]', * 'result' => '[true|false]', * 'comment_author' => '[...]', * [...] * ), * array( * 'guid' => '[...]', * [...], * ), * [...] * ) * ) * * Multiple comments can be included in each request, and the only truly required * field for each is the guid, although it would be friendly to include also * comment_post_ID, comment_parent, and comment_author_email, if possible to make * searching easier. */ // The response will include statuses for the result of each comment that was supplied. $response = array( 'comments' => array(), ); $endpoint = $request->get_param( 'endpoint' ); switch ( $endpoint ) { case 'comment-check': $webhook_comments = $request->get_param( 'comments' ); if ( ! is_array( $webhook_comments ) ) { return rest_ensure_response( new WP_Error( 'malformed_request', __( 'The \'comments\' parameter must be an array.', 'akismet' ), array( 'status' => 400 ) ) ); } foreach ( $webhook_comments as $webhook_comment ) { $guid = $webhook_comment['guid']; if ( ! $guid ) { // Without the GUID, we can't be sure that we're matching the right comment. // We'll make it a rule that any comment without a GUID is ignored intentionally. continue; } // Search on the fields that are indexed in the comments table, plus the GUID. // The GUID is the only thing we really need to search on, but comment_meta // is not indexed in a useful way if there are many many comments. This // should help narrow it down first. $queryable_fields = array( 'comment_post_ID' => 'post_id', 'comment_parent' => 'parent', 'comment_author_email' => 'author_email', ); $query_args = array(); $query_args['status'] = 'any'; $query_args['meta_key'] = 'akismet_guid'; $query_args['meta_value'] = $guid; foreach ( $queryable_fields as $queryable_field => $wp_comment_query_field ) { if ( isset( $webhook_comment[ $queryable_field ] ) ) { $query_args[ $wp_comment_query_field ] = $webhook_comment[ $queryable_field ]; } } $comments_query = new WP_Comment_Query( $query_args ); $comments = $comments_query->comments; if ( ! $comments ) { // Unexpected, although the comment could have been deleted since being submitted. Akismet::log( 'Webhook failed: no matching comment found.' ); $response['comments'][ $guid ] = array( 'status' => 'error', 'message' => __( 'Could not find matching comment.', 'akismet' ), ); continue; } if ( count( $comments ) > 1 ) { // Two comments shouldn't be able to match the same GUID. Akismet::log( 'Webhook failed: multiple matching comments found.', $comments ); $response['comments'][ $guid ] = array( 'status' => 'error', 'message' => __( 'Multiple comments matched request.', 'akismet' ), ); continue; } else { // We have one single match, as hoped for. Akismet::log( 'Found matching comment.', $comments ); $comment = $comments[0]; $current_status = wp_get_comment_status( $comment ); $result = $webhook_comment['result']; if ( 'true' == $result ) { Akismet::log( 'Comment should be spam' ); // The comment should be classified as spam. if ( 'spam' != $current_status ) { // The comment is not classified as spam. If Akismet was the one to act on it, move it to spam. if ( Akismet::last_comment_status_change_came_from_akismet( $comment->comment_ID ) ) { Akismet::log( 'Comment is not spam; marking as spam.' ); wp_spam_comment( $comment ); Akismet::update_comment_history( $comment->comment_ID, '', 'webhook-spam' ); } else { Akismet::log( 'Comment is not spam, but it has already been manually handled by some other process.' ); Akismet::update_comment_history( $comment->comment_ID, '', 'webhook-spam-noaction' ); } } } elseif ( 'false' == $result ) { Akismet::log( 'Comment should be ham' ); // The comment should be classified as ham. if ( 'spam' == $current_status ) { Akismet::log( 'Comment is spam.' ); // The comment is classified as spam. If Akismet was the one to label it as spam, unspam it. if ( Akismet::last_comment_status_change_came_from_akismet( $comment->comment_ID ) ) { Akismet::log( 'Akismet marked it as spam; unspamming.' ); wp_unspam_comment( $comment ); akismet::update_comment_history( $comment->comment_ID, '', 'webhook-ham' ); } else { Akismet::log( 'Comment is not spam, but it has already been manually handled by some other process.' ); Akismet::update_comment_history( $comment->comment_ID, '', 'webhook-ham-noaction' ); } } else if ( 'unapproved' == $current_status ) { Akismet::log( 'Comment is pending.' ); // The comment is in Pending. If Akismet was the one to put it there, approve it (but only if the site // settings dictate that). if ( Akismet::last_comment_status_change_came_from_akismet( $comment->comment_ID ) ) { Akismet::log( 'Akismet marked it as Pending; approving.' ); if ( check_comment( $comment->comment_author, $comment->comment_author_email, $comment->comment_author_url, $comment->comment_content, $comment->comment_author_IP, $comment->comment_agent, $comment->comment_type ) ) { wp_set_comment_status( $comment->comment_ID, 1 ); } akismet::update_comment_history( $comment->comment_ID, '', 'webhook-ham' ); } else { Akismet::log( 'Comment is not spam, but it has already been manually handled by some other process.' ); Akismet::update_comment_history( $comment->comment_ID, '', 'webhook-ham-noaction' ); } } $moderation_email_was_delayed = get_comment_meta( $comment->comment_ID, 'akismet_delayed_moderation_email', true ); if ( $moderation_email_was_delayed ) { Akismet::log( 'Moderation email was delayed for comment #' . $comment->comment_ID . 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Do you really need managed WordPress hosting?

Let’s face it:

Running a WordPress blog or site is no easy game. You have to take care of all the content, marketing, site design, social media, and so forth. But before you do that, you have to make sure your WordPress site is running smoothly and your current WordPress hosting provider isn’t giving you any headaches or issues.

Today, most of the web hosting companies out there focus on providing affordable solutions. It costs you less than $5 to get an account with a shared hosting provider. And that’s a great solution if you’re just getting started. But for a medium-sized or business site going for high-quality WordPress hosting is a better alternative.

By quality hosting, I mean managed WordPress hosting, which is specifically created for WordPress users. Managed WordPress hosting can help you get a faster-loading site and it also takes a load off your shoulders by handling a lot of the basic maintenance and performance optimization tasks for you.

Yes – it costs more than cheap shared hosting, but that extra expense is worth it for most WordPress users because you get a lot more value.

In this article, I am going to provide some basic information on the eight most trusted and best WordPress managed hosting services, so you can make an educated decision about what’s best for you and your business.

In a Hurry? Our Top Two Picks for Managed WordPress Hosting

To get a detailed look at all eight hosts, you should keep reading the full article. But if you’re in a hurry, here are the top three hosting providers I recommend (& why):

🥇 WP Engine — WP Engine is for those who want a bit of everything. They are perfect is for you if want to scale without compromising the quality of support or losing developer-friendly tools, all while not spending a fortune. Don’t forget to use our special WP Engine coupon “wpkube20” to get 20% off. From $30 per month for one site.

🥈 Flywheel — Flywheel is the kind of host you wouldn’t want to change. They are perfect for bloggers, agencies, and small businesses. Flywheel has a ton of unique features such as billing transfer, demo site, and blueprint (a tool that basically allows you to create sites with default theme & plugin configurations of your choice). WPKube is also hosted on Flywheel. From $15 per month for one site.

Want to see some other options? Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of managed WordPress hosting and get more detail on our eight recommended hosts…

What is Managed WordPress Hosting?

Managed WordPress hosting is specifically designed and optimized for WordPress websites. In other words, it takes care of all the technical aspects of WordPress for you, allowing you to focus on creating and sharing great content. You don’t have to worry about site updates, site speed, up-time, or anything like that.

Many hosting companies use their own CDN and server-level caching, so you don’t have to rely on cache plugins such as WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, or WP Super Cache. This type of hosting is perfect for those who don’t have any technical skills or time to manage a server.

The Pros of Managed Hosting for WordPress

Security – The main aim of premium managed hosting is to provide bulletproof security. They have a very tight layer of security on their servers, so you don’t have to worry about hacking, DDoS attacks, malware, or other security issues.

Expert Support – It wouldn’t be fair to say that shared hosting providers have poor support. In fact, most companies have excellent staff who are well-trained and possess a good knowledge of WordPress. But they can’t assist you with things like performance, site functionality, WordPress errors, etc. With managed hosting support, you will get expert WordPress assistance, always.

Speed – Speed plays a significant role in site rankings and there a lot of things you can do to improve it. Using caching plugins or a CDN such as StackPath, and reducing image sizes, could all help. Managed hosts often enable server-level content caching, so there may be no need for a third-party plugin here. A CDN is always a wise idea, regardless of your choice of host.

Daily Backups – They take a daily backup of your site including content, data, themes, and plugins, which you can then download from the dashboard. This can save you some money, especially if you are using a paid backup or maintenance service such as VaultPress or BlogVault. Restore points let you revert your site to a previously working version with just one click.

Automatic Updates – They will automatically update your WordPress Core files to the latest version, as soon as an update is released. You don’t have to pay someone extra to update your site anymore—your managed hosting provider does it for you.

No Downtime – No matter how much traffic your site gets, it will never go down. That means, if you hit the homepage of Hacker News or Reddit, your site will still be up and running without any issues.

The Cons of Managed Hosting for WordPress

Expensive – There is a huge difference in the price of managed and shared hosting. An average shared hosting plan will cost you a mere $3.95 while a managed hosting plan will set you back $30 on average, though we’ll share some budget options below.

Limitations – Basically, any plugin that consumes heavy resources isn’t allowed. They also do not allow any cache plugins including W3 Total Cache and WP Super Cache. Here’s the full list of disallowed plugins shared by most managed hosts.

No cPanel – If you are moving from shared hosting to Managed hosting, then you might find it difficult as they have a very different kind of user portal.

Best Managed WordPress Hosting Comparison

Here are the eight managed WordPress hosts that we’ll take a look at:

  1. WP Engine
  2. Flywheel
  3. Nexcess
  4. Kinsta
  5. Bluehost WP Pro
  6. WPX Hosting
  7. WPMU DEV Hosting
  8. Pressable

1. WP Engine

WP Engine managed WordPress hosting

WP Engine hosting is one of the best managed options available out there. The price is a little bit higher compared to other managed hosting providers but that’s because the company emphasizes providing great support, fast loading times, and more secure servers. It has a team of WordPress experts who will keep your site fast and secure and it’s one of the most popular hosting companies. I mean, brands like Pandora, Reuters, and Yelp use it!

It also has a one-click backup and restore process included with all hosting plans. WP Engine will scan and monitor for hacking attempts and if your site does get hacked, the company will fix it for free.

⚙️ Key Features:

  • Fast performance – WP Engine gives you cloud infrastructure from Google Cloud, along with its own custom caching solutions and a built-in CDN.
  • Custom dashboard – WP Engine’s custom hosting dashboard makes it easy to manage your site.
  • Staging area – It creates a copy of your live site, so you can test new themes and plugins before applying changes to your live site.
  • Automatic backups – WP Engine backs up your site every day. In case anything goes wrong with your site, theme, or plugins, you can use the one-click restore point to set things back to how they were when everything was working.
  • No need for any cache plugins – WP Engine’s custom-built EverCache solution optimizes your site with Varnish and Memcached.
  • Malware scans — WP Engine runs regular malware scans and if your site gets hacked, the company will fix it for free.

Pricing: WP Engine’s plans start at $25 per month (annual billing) or $30 per month (monthly billing) for one site, 25,000 visits, and 10 GB of storage. Prices go up from there and there are also enterprise plans.

👍 Pros:

  • Excellent performance with very fast load times even under scale.
  • Built-in caching and CDN.
  • Free access to Genesis Framework and StudioPress child themes (we use Genesis at WPKube).
  • High-quality support via live chat or phone.

👎 Cons:

👉 Read our full WP Engine review
💰 Use our WP Engine coupon “wpkube20” for 20% off

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2. Flywheel

Flywheel

Flywheel was built with designers and creatives in mind, offering managed hosting that specifically suits their needs. It’s more than just a hosting provider and instead focuses on streamlining the workflow for web designers everywhere. Some particularly nifty features include easy collaboration, billing transfers to your clients, and staging sites. Plus, you can manage all of your sites from within one attractive dashboard.

The Flywheel support team is staffed with WordPress experts, many of whom are designers so your biggest problems will always be entrusted to capable hands.

I host WPKube on Flywheel, so this is the managed WordPress host that I trust with my own site.

Note – Flywheel was purchased by WP Engine in 2019, so the two are now under the same corporate umbrella. With that being said, the two still run completely separately and have different features, with the exception of some pricing standardization and some shared features such as free access to Genesis Framework/StudioPress child themes and the Local development tool.

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