How much does WordPress hack repair cost in 2026?

Introduction

Your WordPress site has been hacked and you're trying to understand how much the repair will cost. It's a legitimate question, and the answer isn't always straightforward. Prices vary enormously from one provider to another, and it can be hard to navigate the jungle of available offers.

In this article, we give you a complete overview of repair pricing in 2026, the factors that influence cost, and why pricing transparency is a mark of professionalism. At WpDefender, we believe you deserve to know exactly what you're paying for.

Factors That Influence Pricing

The cost of repairing a hacked WordPress site depends on several key factors:

1. Severity of the infection

• Mild infection: injected SEO spam, a few modified files
• Moderate infection: active backdoors, partial defacement, phishing attempts
• Severe infection: ransomware, data theft, complete database compromise

2. Size of the site

• Personal blog: fewer pages, less data to analyze
• Professional brochure site: more complex, varied content and functionality
• E-commerce site: large database, sensitive transactions, multiple integrations

3. Duration of the infection

The longer the hacker has been in your system, the more complex the cleanup will be. An undetected infection lasting weeks may have left dozens of backdoors and compromised numerous files.

4. Number of compromised accounts

If multiple administrator accounts were hacked, remediation includes checking and cleaning each account, changing all passwords, and potentially removing ghost accounts.

5. Quality of available backups

Recent, functional backups greatly simplify restoration. Without backups, reconstruction can take much more time.

6. Hosting environment

Shared hosting generally presents less complexity for cleanup than a dedicated server or VPS, because access is more limited and the environment more standardized. However, shared hosting may have been compromised alongside other sites on the same server, which can complicate analysis.

7. Intervention urgency

Emergency interventions outside business hours or on weekends may incur additional costs. At WpDefender, we maintain transparent pricing regardless of intervention time, because we understand that hacks don't respect business hours.

Types of Hacks and Associated Costs

Mild hack — Injected SEO spam

Description: The hacker injected spam pages or SEO redirects to promote illegitimate products. This is the most common type of WordPress hack and also the easiest to clean up. However, even "mild" hacks can damage your SEO rankings if not addressed promptly.

• Intervention duration: 1-2 hours
• Complexity: Low
• Price range: €149 — €400

Moderate hack — Backdoors and defacement

Description: Multiple active backdoors, modified homepage, potentially compromised user accounts.

• Intervention duration: 2-5 hours
• Complexity: Medium
• Price range: €400 — €900

Severe hack — Malware and ransomware

Description: Complete infection with file encryption (ransomware), data theft, or massive code injection.

• Intervention duration: 5-15 hours
• Complexity: High
• Price range: €900 — €3,500

Critical hack — Total compromise

Description: The hacker has full access to the entire system. Database compromised, system files modified, server accounts potentially affected. This is the worst-case scenario and requires the most extensive intervention, often involving complete reconstruction of critical components.

• Intervention duration: 15-40 hours
• Complexity: Very high
• Price range: €3,500 — €12,000+

In these cases, the cost of prevention (regular updates, security monitoring, backups) is typically less than 5% of the cost of recovery. This is why we always recommend proactive security measures to our clients.

2026 Pricing: A Complete Overview

Here's a summary of average market prices observed in 2026. These figures are based on actual market data and represent what you can expect to pay depending on the severity of the hack and the provider you choose:

Note: These prices are indicative and may vary depending on the provider, geographic location, and specific complexity of each case. Always request a detailed quote before committing to any service.

Comparison with Competitors

The WordPress repair market in France is varied. Here's how the different options compare:

Freelancers

• Pros: often lower prices, flexibility, personal attention
• Cons: variable availability, not always security-specialized, sometimes long delays, limited tools and infrastructure
• Average price: €35 — €90/hour
• Best for: simple, non-urgent cases with low risk

Traditional web agencies

• Pros: established structure, available team, broader service range
• Cons: not always security experts, longer response times, higher prices, security is often not their core competency
• Average price: €90 — €170/hour
• Best for: ongoing website maintenance with occasional security needs

WordPress security specialists (like WpDefender)

• Pros: deep expertise, fast intervention, professional tools, post-repair follow-up
• Cons: may seem more expensive initially
• Average price: flat-rate pricing based on intervention type

"We chose flat-rate pricing because we believe our clients deserve to know the price before committing. No nasty surprises."

WpDefender's Approach: Complete Transparency

At WpDefender (AM TECH sarl, based in St Avé, France), we've chosen pricing transparency as a core value. In an industry where many providers hide behind vague quotes and hourly rates that can spiral out of control, we believe you deserve to know exactly what you'll pay before committing. Here are our commitments:

• Free, no-obligation quote: before any intervention, you receive an accurate estimate
• Fixed rates by intervention type: no clock ticking while you stress
• Starting from €149 for basic cleanup — one of the most competitive entry prices on the market
• No hidden fees: the announced price is the price you pay

Our cleanup packages

What's included in each package

• Complete forensic analysis
• Cleanup of all files and database
• Removal of all backdoors
• Security hardening to prevent recurrence
• Detailed report with recommendations
• 30-day guarantee on the intervention

Our team operates 7 days a week with a response time of under 30 minutes. Whether your site was hacked at 3 AM on a Sunday or during a holiday, we're here to help. Contact us at contact@wpdefender.pro or via WhatsApp for immediate assistance.

Beware of Suspiciously Low Prices

Be wary of offers under €100 promising complete cleanup. In most cases, these involve:

• Excessive automation: a script that scans and "cleans" without human analysis
• Superficial cleanup: only the most obvious files are treated
• No guarantee: if the problem returns, you'll have to pay again
• No follow-up: after cleanup, you're on your own

A price that's too low is often a sign of incomplete work that will have you spending more later for another cleanup. The real question isn't "how much does cleanup cost?" but "how much does it cost to not clean properly?"

Conclusion

In 2026, the cost of repairing a hacked WordPress site ranges from €149 for a basic intervention to several thousand euros for a complex case. The price depends on infection severity, site size, and the expertise of the chosen provider.

At WpDefender, our commitment is transparency. You know exactly what you're paying for and what you're getting. No surprises, no hidden fees. And most importantly, a guarantee that the problem is truly resolved.

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