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WordPress is the world’s most popular open-source content management system (CMS). Originally launched in 2003 as a blogging platform, it has evolved into a flexible website builder used for everything from small business sites and portfolios to major publishers, membership communities, and eCommerce stores.
When people search for “WordPress stats,” they usually want a clear answer to three questions: (1) How many websites use WordPress? (2) How dominant is WordPress vs. other CMS platforms? and (3) How big is the WordPress ecosystem? This updated page answers those questions using the most reliable, regularly updated sources.
WordPress at a Glance (2026)
- % of all websites using WordPress: 42.7% (Feb 25, 2026)
- WordPress share of CMS market: 59.9% (Feb 25, 2026)
- WordPress.com monthly reach: 409M+ people / 20B+ pageviews
- WordPress.com monthly publishing: ~70M posts / ~77M comments
- Languages on WordPress.com network: 120+ (English 71%)
- Plugin ecosystem momentum: 12,713 plugins reviewed in 2025
Key WordPress Metrics Table
| Metric | Value | Year / Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress usage across all websites | 42.7% | Feb 25, 2026 | W3Techs |
| WordPress share of CMS market (known CMS) | 59.9% | Feb 25, 2026 | W3Techs |
| People viewing WordPress.com sites monthly | 409M+ | WordPress.com Activity page | WordPress.com |
| WordPress.com pageviews monthly | 20B+ | WordPress.com Activity page | WordPress.com |
| New posts per month (WordPress.com network) | ~70M | WordPress.com Activity page | WordPress.com |
| New comments per month (WordPress.com network) | ~77M | WordPress.com Activity page | WordPress.com |
| Languages used on WordPress.com network | 120+ | WordPress.com Activity page | WordPress.com |
| Plugins reviewed by WordPress Plugins Team | 12,713 | 2025 | Make WordPress (Plugins) |
How Many Websites Use WordPress?
As of February 25, 2026, WordPress is used by 42.7% of all websites tracked by W3Techs. On sites where a CMS is detectable, WordPress represents 59.9% of the CMS market.
Why two percentages? “% of all websites” is broader; “CMS market share” looks only at sites where W3Techs can identify the CMS.
WordPress.com Activity (Monthly)
WordPress.com publishes a live, public view of activity across WordPress.com-hosted sites and Jetpack-connected sites. On that network, WordPress reports:
- 409M+ people viewing 20B+ pages each month
- ~70M new posts and ~77M new comments per month
- Blogs written in 120+ languages (English is listed at 71% on the Activity page)
WordPress Plugin Ecosystem: What the Data Actually Supports
Exact “total plugin count” claims tend to drift and become unreliable over time because the directory is constantly changing. What is measurable and verifiable: the WordPress Plugins Team reported reviewing 12,713 plugins in 2025, highlighting continued ecosystem growth.
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org (Quick Explanation)
- WordPress.org: the open-source WordPress software you can run on your own hosting
- WordPress.com: a hosted service that runs WordPress for you (and also powers Jetpack-connected sites)
FAQ
What percentage of websites use WordPress in 2026?
W3Techs reports WordPress is used by 42.7% of all websites as of Feb 25, 2026.
What is WordPress’s CMS market share?
W3Techs reports WordPress accounts for 59.9% of websites with a known CMS (Feb 25, 2026).
How many people read WordPress.com sites each month?
WordPress.com reports 409M+ monthly viewers and 20B+ monthly pageviews across WordPress.com-hosted and Jetpack-connected sites.
How big is the WordPress plugin ecosystem?
Rather than using a “total plugin count” that quickly goes stale, a solid verified datapoint is that the WordPress Plugins Team reported reviewing 12,713 plugins in 2025.
Is WordPress free?
The WordPress.org software is open-source and free to use, but you typically pay for hosting, domains, and optionally premium themes/plugins. WordPress.com offers hosted plans that bundle hosting and features.
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