WordPress is a free and open-source content management system that can be downloaded for free from the official WordPress website. Here are the steps to download WordPress for free:
- Go to the official WordPress website at wordpress.org.
- Click on the "Download" button on the homepage.
- The latest version of WordPress will start downloading automatically. If you need an older version, you can find it under the "Release Archive" section.
- Once the download is complete, unzip the downloaded file to a folder on your computer.
- Upload the unzipped files to your web hosting account, using an FTP client or the file manager in your hosting control panel.
- Follow the installation instructions provided by WordPress to install and set up your website.
Note that while downloading and using WordPress is free, you may need to pay for web hosting and a domain name to set up and run your website. Additionally, you should always make sure to download WordPress from the official website to avoid potential security risks from downloading WordPress from other sources.