Looking to get WordPress Business Plan but only need it for limited time.

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  williamamos · Member · Sep 27, 2017 at 3:49 am

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  I need to test a WordPress Plugin to show my employer a new feature. As I will not need it for an extended time I wish to only purchase a business plan for one month. But only have the option to buy for a full year. Is it possible to get a one month plan?

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  justjennifer · Member · Sep 27, 2017 at 5:22 am

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  Hi there, All upgrade plans on WordPressdotcom are annual and paid up front at checkout, but there is a 30-day refund window on everything but new domain registrations. https://en.support.wordpress.com/refunds/

  Regardless, I’ve gone ahead and tagged this for Staff attention so they can get more details from you.

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  fstat · Staff · Sep 27, 2017 at 7:47 am

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  Hi there,

  As @justjennifer already said, you can purchase a Business plan, test your plugin, and then get a full refund within 30 days.

  Alternatively, you can install WordPress locally on your computer by following these instructions:

  https://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress#Installing_WordPress_on_your_own_Computer

  If you have any other questions, just let me know and I’ll be happy to help.

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  williamamos · Member · Sep 27, 2017 at 2:48 pm

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  Thanks for the replies. I really do not see either of these options working for me. I do want to use the site to run a program just not for the length of time the payment plan requires.

  Nor do I want to pay for something then use it then get a refund. And I lack the computer skills to do the second option.

  All I really want is just a waiver to use Business controls for one month. That does not seem to be that hard a request to fill.

  Thanks.

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  justjennifer · Member · Sep 28, 2017 at 5:46 am

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  If you are testing a WP plugin for future use by WPcom Business plan users, you may want to reach out to Developer support. Include a link to your plugin and other relevant details and then give them time to respond.

  Cheers.

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  fstat · Staff · Sep 28, 2017 at 7:39 am

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  If you only need a WordPress site for testing purposes you can sign-up for a free 30-day account on https://thisistap.com/ or even use a free testing environment like http://poopy.life/

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  justjennifer · Member · Sep 28, 2017 at 9:50 am

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  Thanks for adding that @fstat! Completely forgot about poopy.life, as difficult as that may sound. :)

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  williamamos · Member · Sep 28, 2017 at 4:01 pm

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  I think I have to state this again.

  My problem is not getting a WP site. I already have one. My problem is not getting a plugin, I already purchased that.

  My problem is with WordPress charging me a full year for a Business plan so I can use the plugin I purchase when I only need it for one month.

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  fstat · Staff · Sep 28, 2017 at 4:09 pm

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  Do you want to use the plugin on one of your existing WordPress.com sites? If not then the solutions I already provided will work fine for your needs.