Up to 40% of websites around world are WordPress
If you’ve ever thought about building a website, chances are you’ve heard of WordPress. It’s been around since 2003, and it still powers over 40% of all websites today. But with new platforms popping up every year, why is WordPress still dominating the web? Whether you’re a blogger, business owner, designer, or developer, there’s something about WordPress that keeps people coming back.
- It’s Beginner-Friendly
You don’t need to be a tech wizard to use WordPress. With its intuitive dashboard, anyone can publish a blog post, upload images, or update pages. Themes and page builders like Elementor or Gutenberg make designing your site feel more like dragging and dropping than coding.
- Full Control & Ownership
WordPress.org is self-hosted. That means you own your content. You can move it, back it up, or export it anytime. You’re not locked into one provider.
- Endless Customization
From simple blogs to complex e-commerce stores, WordPress can do it all. There are over 59,000 free plugins in the WordPress repository—everything from SEO tools and contact forms to full-on membership systems. And if you know a bit of code, the sky’s the limit.
- SEO-Friendly by Design
WordPress is built with clean, organized code that Google loves. Plugins like Yoast SEO or Rank Math give you even more power to optimize your site and climb those search rankings.
- Perfect for Designers & Developers
With Figma-to-WordPress workflows, customizable themes, and frameworks like Elementor or Bricks, designers have more freedom than ever. Developers can dive deeper with hooks, APIs, and custom post types.
