{"id":278,"date":"2025-01-28T15:25:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T15:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/revision.codesupply.co\/revision\/?p=278"},"modified":"2025-01-28T20:43:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:43:09","slug":"top-23-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/top-23-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 23 WordPress Statistics: Defining Trends and Insights for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Initially launched as a blogging platform, WordPress has grown to become the most widely used content management system (CMS) for all types of websites.<\/p>\n

From simple blogs to advanced eCommerce stores and professional portfolios, WordPress offers a vast array of plugins and themes to help users create websites effortlessly and establish a robust online presence.<\/p>\n

If you’re planning to leverage this platform, keep reading. We\u2019ve compiled key WordPress statistics and trends you need to know in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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WordPress Usage Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re still deciding on the best site-building platform, these usage statistics highlight why WordPress stands out.<\/p>\n

1. 43% of All Websites Use WordPress<\/strong><\/h4>\n

WordPress powers 43.4% of all websites, reflecting over 25% growth since 2013. This growth corresponds with the global demand for scalable and powerful blogging solutions, supported by over 600 million blogs worldwide.<\/p>\n

Factors driving its popularity include an intuitive interface, extensive customization options, and robust community support.<\/p>\n

2. Dominating 62.8% of the CMS Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n

WordPress holds 62.8% of the CMS market, which is 10 times more than Shopify (6.2%), its closest competitor. Other notable platforms include Wix (3.8%), Squarespace (3%), and Joomla (2.5%).<\/p>\n

3. Most WordPress Sites Use the Latest Version<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A majority of WordPress sites (81.2%) run on Version 6, while 14.1% use Version 5 and 4.4% use Version 4. Only 0.3% rely on Version 3.<\/p>\n

Version 6.5 \u201cRegina\u201d introduced advanced Gutenberg features and a font library, making content creation even smoother.<\/p>\n

4. Over 10,000 New WordPress Sites Are Launched Daily<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As of 2024, there are 810 million WordPress sites globally, with over 10,000 new ones published daily through hosting providers like Hostinger.<\/p>\n

5. WordPress.com Is a Go-To for Blogging<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Unlike open-source WordPress.org, WordPress.com handles the technical setup, allowing users to focus on content. In January 2024, WordPress.com users published over 52.3 million blog posts and 4.9 million pages.<\/p>\n

6. WordPress Searches Reach 3.2 Million Monthly<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Between January and February 2024, global searches for \u201cWordPress\u201d reached 3.2 million, underlining its sustained relevance despite growing competition.<\/p>\n

WordPress Plugins and Themes Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A core advantage of WordPress is its extensive library of plugins and themes for customization.<\/p>\n

7. 59,000 Free Plugins Available<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With nearly 60,000 plugins, WordPress enables users to enhance functionality affordably. However, excessive plugin usage can slow down websites.<\/p>\n

8. Yoast SEO Leads Plugin Downloads<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This SEO plugin has over 5 million installations and 25,000 reviews, maintaining an average rating of 4.8\/5.<\/p>\n

9. 62 Plugins Have Over 1 Million Installs<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Despite the large number of plugins available, only 62 exceed 1 million active installations. Popular examples include AIOSEO, LiteSpeed Cache, and Starter Templates for Astra.<\/p>\n

10. 12,000 Free Themes for WordPress<\/strong><\/h4>\n

WordPress offers approximately 12,000 free themes. Premium options, like those on ThemeForest, expand the selection with over 17,000 themes priced between $5 and $299 per license.<\/p>\n

11. Astra Tops Free Theme Rankings<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Astra\u2019s lightweight design and compatibility with page builders have made it a favorite, with over 1 million active downloads.<\/p>\n

12. Hostinger Clients Favor LiteSpeed Cache<\/strong><\/h4>\n

LiteSpeed Cache is the most popular plugin among Hostinger users, followed by Elementor and WPForms Lite.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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WordPress eCommerce Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For small businesses, WordPress\u2019s eCommerce solutions offer a critical competitive advantage.<\/p>\n

13. WooCommerce Represents 9.1% of eCommerce Sites<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Used by 21% of WordPress sites, WooCommerce powers brands like Agoda, Cisco, and Nvidia.<\/p>\n

14. WooCommerce Downloads Exceed 290 Million<\/strong><\/h4>\n

WooCommerce has been installed nearly 292 million times, averaging 30,000 downloads per day.<\/p>\n

15. Leading the eCommerce Platform Market<\/strong><\/h4>\n

WooCommerce captured 38.74% of the eCommerce platform market in 2023, ahead of competitors like Shopify (10.32%) and Wix Stores (8.09%).<\/p>\n

16. 4.6 Million Stores Use WooCommerce<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Home appliances and apparel dominate WooCommerce store categories, with over 250,000 stores in each.<\/p>\n

WordPress Security Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Although secure, WordPress remains a frequent target for cyberattacks.<\/p>\n

17. Attacks Occur Every 22 Minutes<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Approximately 13,000 WordPress sites are hacked daily due to vulnerabilities like weak passwords or outdated plugins.<\/p>\n

18. Plugins Account for 92% of Vulnerabilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Out of 38,000 reported vulnerabilities, 92% originated from plugins, while core files and themes accounted for 3% and 5%, respectively.<\/p>\n

19. Malware is the Top Threat<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Malware caused 72.7% of WordPress infections, followed by unauthorized backdoor access (69.6%) and SEO spam (46.7%).<\/p>\n

20. Wordfence Blocks 330 Million Hits Daily<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Wordfence plugin has blocked over 6.4 billion brute-force attacks and detected 4.7 million malicious files in the past 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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WordPress Community and Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WordCamps bring together WordPress contributors and users globally.<\/p>\n

21. The First WordCamp Happened in 2006<\/strong><\/h4>\n

WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg launched the first WordCamp in San Francisco.<\/p>\n

22. 1,210 WordCamps Across 395 Cities<\/strong><\/h4>\n

By 2024, WordCamps had reached 395 cities in 65 countries, with 18 events scheduled for the year.<\/p>\n

23. WordPress Supports Over 200 Locales<\/strong><\/h4>\n

WordPress\u2019s translation efforts have delivered 208 locales, including Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and French.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WordPress continues to dominate the website-building landscape, with its market share expanding as over 10,000 new sites go live daily. Whether you\u2019re starting a blog or an eCommerce store, the platform\u2019s flexibility, plugins, and community make it an unmatched choice.<\/p>\n

For more insights, explore our WordPress tutorial or leave a comment below. Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Initially launched as a blogging platform, WordPress has grown to become the most widely used content management system…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1384,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"standard","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[27,29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","category-news","cs-entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=278"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1384"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=278"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/group-starlight.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}