WHMPress

What WHMPress does

WHMPress is a private software vendor founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, with a secondary office in the United Kingdom. The company develops 60+ premium modules, themes, and WordPress plugins that extend WHMCS, the dominant billing and client management platform used by web hosting providers. Its product portfolio spans server provisioning modules (cPanel, Hetzner, Vultr, DigitalOcean, Linode, Contabo, OVH, Plesk, DirectAdmin), payment gateway modules (WooCommerce bridge, Revolut Pay, FONE PAY, OpenPay, Bank Transfer Plus), domain registrar modules (PKNIC, Domain Reseller, Allocator, WHOIS), security modules (IP Blacklist Checker, CSF Unban, Secure Ticket Credentials), and utility addons. The WP-WHMCS Toolkit suite (WCAP, WCOP, Bridge, WSAC) bridges live WHMCS data into WordPress and WooCommerce for salepages, one-page checkout, and embedded client areas. Since a 2023 rebrand into a full-fledged tech company, WHMPress has also offered custom development, full hosting business setup, and ongoing server management services.

The company's product-led go-to-market is centered on its own e-commerce storefront (whmcs.whmpress.com) and the CodeCanyon/Envato marketplace, where it has accumulated roughly 600 reviews. Pricing is split across low-cost annual subscriptions ($5–$29/year for most modules), lifetime one-time licenses ($24–$249), premium-priced open-source releases ($99–$249), and professional services ($50–$590 per project). The MCP Server for WHMCS, launched in April 2026, connects 80+ AI assistants to WHMCS via the Model Context Protocol with 140+ tools and actions, positioning WHMPress as the first WHMCS developer to ship a native MCP integration. The company reports a customer base of 10,000+ hosting businesses globally and is currently extending its module designs to the Blesta billing platform.

Name

WHMPress

Legal name

WHMPress

Website

https://whmpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WHMPress is a bootstrapped Lahore-based software vendor that builds 60+ premium WHMCS modules, WordPress-WHMCS bridge plugins, and themes used by 10,000+ web hosting providers worldwide to automate billing, provisioning, and client management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Annual Module Licenses (Subscription): Annual licenses for WHMCS modules and WordPress plugins provide recurring revenue. License includes module updates and multi-level technical support. Renewals required for continued access to updates and support.
2. Lifetime One-Time Module Licenses: One-time purchase option for modules (e.g., Cpanel Extended at $99, Hetzner Cloud at $149). Lifetime usage included; support and updates limited per offer terms. Open-source versions also available at varying price points.
3. Open-Source Module Versions: Selected modules offered as open-source at a one-time price (e.g., Hetzner Cloud Open Source $199, Cpanel Extended Open Source $249). These are premium-priced open-source releases.
4. Custom Development Services: Bespoke WHMCS module development, WordPress integrations, theme customization, and full hosting business builds. Priced on a per-project basis (e.g., Full Hosting Business development at $590 one-time).
5. Server Management Services: Monthly managed server services — Basic tier at $35/month and Advanced tier at $75/month — covering monitoring, security, backups, and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WHMPress develops and sells premium WHMCS modules, WordPress-WHMCS bridge plugins (the WP-WHMCS Toolkit suite), and WHMCS client-area themes such as NeXum. The company offers 60+ add-ons covering payment gateways, domain registrars, server provisioning modules (cPanel, Hetzner, Vultr, DigitalOcean, Linode, Contabo, OVH, Plesk, DirectAdmin), security utilities, and AI integrations, and also provides custom development, full hosting business setup, and managed server services for web hosting providers.

Product overview

WHMPress offers a comprehensive platform of 60+ WHMCS modules and WordPress plugins for web hosting automation. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines: (1) WHMCS Modules including server provisioning modules (cPanel Extended, Hetzner Cloud, Vultr, DigitalOcean, Linode, Contabo, OVH, Plesk, DirectAdmin), payment gateway modules (WooCommerce, WooCommerce Payment Gateway, Payment Gateway Transaction Fees, Revolut Pay, FONE PAY, OpenPay, Bank Transfer Plus), domain registrar modules (PKNIC Domain Registrar, Domain Reseller, Domain Allocator, Domain WHOIS), security modules (Server IP Blacklist Checker, Server IP Unban from CSF, Secure Ticket Credentials), and utility addons (Auto Invoice Login, Client Password Reset, WhatsApp Notifications, Email Marketer, Geo IP, Password Manager, DNS Manager, Abandoned Cart, Discount Center, Hosting Renewals, Product Free Trial Manager, Guest Invoice Login, Email Verification, Product Pricing Manager, Bulk Pricing Update); (2) WP-WHMCS Toolkit suite of WordPress plugins (WHMPress, WCOP - WHMCS Cart & Order Pages, WCAP - WHMCS Client Area, WSAC - WHMCS Slider And Comparison Tables, WHMPress Helper) that bridge WHMCS into WordPress and WooCommerce for sale pages, one-page checkout, and client area; (3) Client area themes including flagship NeXum WHMCS Theme and NeXum Sleek & Modern Theme for Blesta; (4) MCP Server for WHMCS - AI module connecting Claude, ChatGPT, and 80+ AI assistants for WHMCS management. Services include custom development, full hosting business setup, and server management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NeXum: Flagship WHMCS theme - a fast, responsive, SEO-ready WHMCS client area theme that matches brand and converts.
• NeXum Blesta Theme
• WP-WHMCS Toolkit
• WCOP
• WCAP

Products and services

• MCP Server for WHMCS AI-powered WHMCS module connecting Claude, ChatGPT, and 80+ AI assistants to manage clients, invoices, tickets, and revenue through plain-English commands via the Model Context Protocol, with 140+ WHMCS tools and actions. For web hosting providers and MSPs using WHMCS.
• Cpanel Extended Servers Server module bringing the full cPanel control panel experience into the WHMCS client area with single sign-on, per-product feature visibility, and automated provisioning, suspension, and management of cPanel accounts. For hosting providers running WHMCS with cPanel.
• WooCommerce Payment Gateway Payment gateway module bridging WHMCS with WooCommerce so that WHMCS invoices can be paid via any WooCommerce payment gateway (credit cards, digital wallets, BNPL services, bank transfers) without duplicating gateway configuration. For WHMCS-using merchants who already run WooCommerce.
• Hetzner Cloud Server Module Server module automating provisioning, deployment, and management of Hetzner Cloud virtual machines from WHMCS, with custom scripts (cloud-init, bash), SSH keys, real-time pricing sync, snapshots, volumes, firewall rules, and floating IPs. For hosting providers offering Hetzner Cloud.
• Payment Gateway Transaction Fees WHMCS module that lets administrators apply percentage-based or fixed surcharges and discounts per payment gateway, with multi-tier fee rules, client exclusions, VAT tax handling, multi-currency configuration, and Lagom theme compatibility. For hosting providers needing fee pass-through.
• PKNIC .pk Domain Registrar Module WHMCS registrar module integrating with PKNIC for real-time .pk domain registration, automated renewals, transfers, DNS management, and comprehensive logging. For hosting providers selling .pk domains.
• Server IP Blacklist Checker Security module that monitors server IP addresses against multiple RBL/DNSBL blacklists with cron-based automated monitoring and instant Slack and email notifications when IPs are listed. For hosting providers managing mail/IP reputation.
• Server IP Unban from CSF & Bruteforce Security module providing quick IP unblocking from ConfigServer Security & Firewall with brute-force protection, automatic lockout of malicious IPs, and comprehensive logging. For WHMCS hosting providers using CSF.
• Auto Invoice Login WHMCS module enabling passwordless one-click client login via hashed URLs in invoice emails, with customizable link expiration, auto-redirect to specific pages, detailed login activity logs, and automatic log cleanup. For hosting providers using WHMCS invoicing.
• Secure Ticket Credentials WHMCS module that lets clients submit sensitive credentials (cPanel logins, FTP, SSH keys) inside support tickets, with AES encryption at rest, decryption limited to authorized admins, GDPR compliance support, and auto-purge on ticket close. For hosting providers handling PII in support.
• WP-WHMCS Toolkit Suite of WordPress plugins (WHMPress core, WCOP, WCAP, WSAC) that pull live WHMCS data into WordPress to build sale pages, one-page checkout, and the full client area; compatible with Elementor, WPBakery, Avada, and Gutenberg. For hosting companies with WordPress marketing sites.
• NeXum WHMCS Theme Flagship WHMCS client-area theme offering a fast, responsive, SEO-ready template designed for brand consistency and conversion. For WHMCS-based hosting businesses.
• NeXum Sleek & Modern Theme for Blesta The NeXum design adapted as a clean, responsive, conversion-focused theme for the Blesta billing platform. For Blesta-using hosting providers.
• Custom Development Service Bespoke WHMCS module development, WordPress integrations, theme customization, and full custom automation solutions, priced per project. For hosting providers with requirements that off-the-shelf modules cannot address.
• Full Hosting Setup Service Turnkey hosting business launch service covering WHMCS installation, cPanel/Plesk server configuration, WP-WHMCS integration, WordPress website development, and a one-page order form, delivered as a fixed one-time project. For entrepreneurs launching a hosting business.
• Server Management Service Monthly managed server services offering monitoring, security, backups, and maintenance with two tiers: Basic ($35/month, 35-minute response, one server, 24/7 monitoring, SSL management) and Advanced ($75/month, 15-minute priority response, unlimited servers, proactive security, CSF configuration, malware scanning, bi-weekly audits, full backup management). For hosting providers needing outsourced server operations.
• Bulk Pricing Update Server Module WHMCS module enabling bulk pricing updates for multiple WHMCS products and services simultaneously, with percentage-based adjustments and multi-currency support. For WHMCS administrators managing large catalogs.
• Cloudflare Manager WHMCS module for managing Cloudflare DNS and CDN settings directly from the WHMCS admin interface. For hosting providers using Cloudflare.
• WhatsApp Notifications & Automation WHMCS module enabling automated WhatsApp alerts and notifications triggered by WHMCS events, including churn-reducing reminders and invoice notifications. For hosting providers using WhatsApp as a customer channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ premium WHMCS modules available
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WHMCScoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016WHMPress is built around WHMCS as its primary platform. The company develops modules, themes, and plugins exclusively for the WHMCS ecosystem. WHMCS serves as the billing and client management backbone for thousands of web hosting companies, and WHMPress extends its functionality through 60+ modules. The relationship is that WHMPress creates products that depend on and extend WHMCS.
• WordPress / WooCommercecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016WHMPress developed the WP-WHMCS Toolkit — a suite of WordPress plugins (WCAP, WCOP, Bridge) that seamlessly integrate WHMCS data into WordPress and WooCommerce environments. This allows hosting companies to embed live WHMCS pricing, one-page checkout, and the full client area within their WordPress websites.
• Hetzner CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationWHMPress developed the Hetzner Cloud Server Module for WHMCS, enabling automated provisioning and management of Hetzner Cloud VMs directly from WHMCS. Supports all Hetzner server types, locations, OS images (including Windows), backups, snapshots, firewall rules, and floating IPs. WHMPress positions this as a superior alternative to the ModulesGarden Hetzner module.
• Claude / OpenAI / MCP EcosystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationWHMPress developed the MCP Server for WHMCS, which connects Claude (Anthropic), ChatGPT (OpenAI), Cursor, and 80+ AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol to WHMCS. This enables AI-powered WHMCS management in plain English. WHMPress is the first WHMCS developer to offer a native MCP integration.
• cPanelcoreTechnology or IntegrationWHMPress's Cpanel Extended module brings the full cPanel experience directly into the WHMCS client area, with per-product feature controls and single sign-on. cPanel is the dominant web hosting control panel used by WHMPress's target customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ModulesGarden: ModulesGarden is the largest independent seller of WHMCS modules, themes, and addons, covering payment gateways, server provisioning, registrars, and addons. WHMPress explicitly positions several of its modules as alternatives to ModulesGarden, making it the most direct head-to-head competitor in the WHMCS extension market.
• WGS (whmcsmodules.com): WGS / whmcsmodules.com sells WHMCS modules across payment gateways, registrars, server modules, and addons, and offers custom WHMCS development. It is a comparable boutique WHMCS module shop competing with WHMPress for similar hosting-provider customers.
• Lagom WHMCS Theme: Lagom by RS Studio is a widely used premium WHMCS client area and order form theme, with extensive hooks and addons. It directly competes with WHMPress's NeXum WHMCS Theme on design, performance, and page-builder compatibility.
• Zomex: Zomex develops WHMCS themes, templates, and hosting website packages, including the popular "Pulse" theme family. It competes with WHMPress on WHMCS client-area themes and WordPress/WHMCS bridge templates for hosting providers.
• ThemeMetro: ThemeMetro is a long-established WHMCS theme and template developer selling client-area themes, order form templates, and hosting landing pages. It competes directly with WHMPress's NeXum WHMCS Theme and hosting business setups.

Broad incumbents

• HostBill: HostBill is an established billing and automation platform for hosting, ISPs, and SaaS with a large catalog of built-in modules, gateways, and addons. It competes with WHMCS in the same buyer pool that WHMPress targets and offers an alternative ecosystem for hosting automation.
• WHMCS (WebPros): WHMCS is the dominant web hosting billing and client management platform owned by WebPros, used by most of WHMPress's customers. It is the core platform WHMPress extends and competes for ecosystem revenue against, while also being a key distribution dependency.

Emerging players

• Blesta: Blesta is a competing hosting billing and client management platform with an open-source core and commercial plugins. WHMPress is actively extending its module catalog to Blesta (NeXum Blesta Theme, modules in development), making it both a target platform and a peer ecosystem.
• ClientExec: ClientExec is a long-running hosting billing and support platform targeted at small and mid-sized hosting providers. It is an adjacent alternative to WHMCS in WHMPress's buyer segment and shares the same hosting-provider customer profile.

Others

• cPanel (WebPros): cPanel is the dominant web hosting control panel integrated via WHMPress's flagship Cpanel Extended Servers module. It is an enabling technology partner rather than a competitor, but its roadmap and feature decisions materially affect WHMPress's product value.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/whmpress

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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