WordPress
The world's most widely deployed CMS, powering 43 % of the web.
About WordPress
WordPress is the world's most widely deployed content management system (CMS), powering approximately 43% of all websites, available as a managed service at WordPress.com or as self-hosted open-source software from WordPress.org. Its plugin ecosystem includes over 60,000 free and premium plugins covering e-commerce (WooCommerce), page building (Elementor), SEO (Yoast), caching, security, and thousands of other functions. Thousands of themes provide starting points for any site design. WordPress.com provides managed hosting with free and paid plans; WordPress.org requires your own hosting but gives complete control. It is used by bloggers, small businesses, news organisations, and development agencies who want maximum flexibility and a huge ecosystem without building a CMS from scratch.
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Best for bloggers, small businesses, and agencies who want maximum flexibility and a massive plugin ecosystem without writing a CMS from scratch.
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