Protect your WordPress site and keep it running smoothly with this updated maintenance routine.
WordPress is powerful—but like any tool, it needs upkeep. If you’re not actively maintaining your site, you’re risking security issues, plugin conflicts, and frustrating slowdowns.
This checklist will help you stay on top of the most important maintenance tasks for 2025—whether you’re doing it yourself or outsourcing to a pro.
✅ Weekly WordPress Tasks
- Back up your site
Use a reliable plugin or hosting tool to create full site backups. Store them off-site or in the cloud. - Check for plugin and theme updates
Outdated software is one of the biggest security risks. Update only after backing up. - Review site performance
Use tools like GTmetrix or PageSpeed Insights to catch speed issues early. - Test contact forms
Make sure all form submissions are being received properly.
✅ Monthly WordPress Tasks
- Run a full security scan
Use tools like Wordfence or Sucuri to catch malware or suspicious activity. - Clean up spam comments and post revisions
Helps reduce database bloat and keep your site tidy. - Review your analytics
Look at visitor behavior and traffic trends to spot any dips or growth opportunities.
✅ Quarterly WordPress Tasks
- Audit your plugins and themes
Remove anything you’re not using. Less bloat = faster site. - Check mobile responsiveness
Devices and browsers change—make sure your site still looks good everywhere. - Test your site’s backups
A backup isn’t helpful if it doesn’t work. Run a restore test if possible.
✅ Annual WordPress Tasks
- Renew licenses and subscriptions
Ensure your themes, plugins, and domains don’t lapse unexpectedly. - Review your content
Update old blog posts, refresh core pages, and clean out outdated info. - Evaluate your hosting
If your site is growing or performance is lagging, it may be time to upgrade.
Want to Save Time?
If managing all this sounds like a lot—it is. That’s why we offer WordPress Care Plans to handle it for you. We keep your site secure, updated, and running smoothly, so you don’t have to think about it.
Want us to take care of it? Reach out for a custom WordPress Care Plan quote.
