25 WordPress Market Share Statistics for 2025

The current WordPress market share is mind-boggling. 

It now stands at 43.3% and is continuing to grow. Admittedly, the WordPress website builder has gained a lot of ground since its launch in 2003.

Even among the top content management systems, WordPress's market share continually grows, and it is unlikely to give up on its position soon, leaving other CMSs battling for a better foothold. 

Here are 25 stats that vouch for WordPress’ growing dominance and how WordPress development is emerging as the go-to CMS and website builder of the future. 

Without further ado, let’s get the ball rolling with 25 must-know WordPress usage statistics for 2025. 

#1. WordPress dominates web development with a 43.6% market share, while 31% of sites use no CMS    

WordPress ranks supreme among all website builders, with and without CMS, with a 43.6% market share. And with nearly 1,000 WordPress websites added daily, I guess there’s no way other content management systems - Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, or Joomla - could overtake WordPress soon.  

Wondering what makes WordPress the No.1 choice among businesses for web development? I tell you, there’s no single reason. There are umpteen reasons, including free and open-source code, ease of use, a truckload of themes, a planeload of plugins, built-in SEO features, an active community of developers, and so forth. It won’t be wrong to say that a sea of cleverly in-built stuff backs this website builder to help developers customize the site and offer users a foolproof, fantastic experience. 

Last but not least, the maintenance cost of WordPress sites is a little. Simple websites (personal sites + hobby sites) can cost $25–$75 per month, while larger professional websites and ecommerce sites can cost $100–$500 per month. 

WordPress VS Other CMS - Market Share 

#2. WordPress powers 64.2% of websites using CMS

Again, WordPress's global market share is 64.2% of all the CMS websites put together, 10X higher than Shopify's. 

Here's a lowdown of the top five content management systems in the world today:

• WordPress: 64.20% market share
• Shopify: 6.40% market share
• Wix: 3.90% market share
• Squarespace: 3.00% market share
• Joomla: 2.40% market share

#3. 36% of the world’s top 1 million websites use WordPress to power their sites 

WordPress is currently used by 36% of the top 1 million websites, which includes names like:

• TechCrunch
• CNN
• Microsoft
• CBS Radio
• Zoom
• The New York Times
• Bloomberg
• Nike
• And more!

Every 2 minutes, a website among the top 10 million sites starts using WordPress CMS. 

So, how many websites are created every day using WordPress? About 500 to 1,000 new WordPress websites are created daily, among the top 10 million globally.

#4. WordPress use has grown by 26% y-o-y since 2013 

WordPress's market share has grown impressively by 26% every year since 2013, cementing its position as one of the dominant content management systems globally. 

#5. By far, 50+ major WordPress versions have been rolled out, all named after Jazz Musicians.  

Since 2003, there have been at least 50+ WordPress version releases; the latest 6.7 version release took place in November 2024. These version updates were all major ones with the idea of improving WordPress' functionality, security, performance, and compatibility with new technologies. 

Minor updates and security updates continue to help developers fight bugs and other vulnerabilities. If you put together all big, small, and tiny updates, they will account for no fewer than 100+ updates. 

So far, so good! 

I'm digressing a little with a non-technical talk: WordPress Core developers are big fans of Jazz music, and I guess they want the world to celebrate these Jazz musicians, so they may have named all the significant WordPress versions after them. Find all the top Jazz musicians and WordPress versions here.

#6. Rollins (Version 6.7) is the newest WordPress version in town  

Every version out there in the market has a motto. The 6.7 version was meant to make editing and updating WordPress a breeze. WordPress 6.7 version was rolled out on November 12, 2024, and is nicknamed Rollins in honor of legendary Jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. 

Here’s what the new version of Rollins has been programmed to offer:   

Twenty Twenty-Five is the new default theme that offers many design options, templates, block patterns, and more that WordPress developers can experiment with to come up with their own unique style.

Zoom Out Model tool helps developers with a holistic view of their website, helping them with intuitive and quicker page and block pattern arrangement. 

New custom-set font sizes adjust to all screen sizes and deliver a smooth reading experience on all devices. 

HEIC Image Support, version 6.7, converts HEIC images into JPEG format, which bodes well across browsers and devices.  

Better Query Loop: The enhanced block has taken over the current template settings, so you don’t need intricate configurations to display blog posts and news updates.

API enhancements: The API in WordPress 6.7 improves site performance with features such as code splitting and lazy loading. 

Accessibility Improvements: 65+ accessibility fixes and improvements are allowed, including keyboard navigation, UI, labeling, and more.

#7. 6.x versions are the most popular versions among WordPress users 

Nearly 85% of all websites use WordPress Version 6.x versions. 11% of version 5.x, 3.7% of Version 4.x and only 0.3% still use Version 3.

The most popular WordPress versions are: 

• Version 6: Used by 85% of WordPress websites
• Version 5: Used by 11% of WordPress websites
• Version 4: Used by 3.7% of WordPress websites
• Version 3: Used by 0.3% of WordPress websites

 6.x version popularity by usage:

• 62.4% are using WordPress 6.5 
• 8.9% are using WordPress 6.4
• 3% are using WordPress 6.3
• 3.7% are using WordPress 6.2
• 2.9% are using WordPress 6.1

Updating to new versions of WordPress ensures that security vulnerabilities and bugs are handled without hassles.  

#8. 13,000 free themes add to WordPress’ popularity ratings

Currently, the WordPress.org directory holds more than 13,000 free themes. That’s a good enough number for those who want to play around a bit without paying a penny. 

However, those who won’t mind shelling out a bit can try ThemeForest.com, which has 17,000 paid options. However, it won’t be easier for me to give you the exact number of themes (free+paid) available on WordPress as the count keeps changing. 

However, according to industry data, the roundabout figure for WordPress themes is around 30,000+.

#9. Hello Elementor is the most popular free WordPress theme with 1M+ active installations 

Downloaded 8.5 million times with 1M+ active installations, Hello Elementor is supremely popular among WordPress users. However, it also has a paid version, which could be part of the total installation count.  

Powered by 100+ ready-made designs, Hello Elementor allows you to create excellent websites from the ground up. Plus, it’s fast, lightweight, speedy, and flexible and can easily be integrated with Elementor and other plugins such as WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields, Yoast, and more.  

Interested in learning about other top WordPress Themes? Here’s the list:  

Hello Elementor: 1+million active installations - Speedy and Flexible to build websites from scratch

• Astra: 1+million active installations
• OceanWP: 800,000+ active installations
• Neve: 700,000+ active installations
• GeneratePress: 500,000+ active installations
• Hestia: 100,000+ active installations
• Sydney: 100,000+ active installations
• Divi: 700,000+ sales on Elegant Themes (not listed in the WordPress repository)
• Soledad: 43,000+ sales on ThemeForest 
• Kadence: 300,000+ active installations
• The7: 270,000+ sales on ThemeForest (not listed in the WordPress repository)

#10. Astra theme has been downloaded over 14 million times 

The Astra theme, launched in 2017, has been downloaded almost 14 million times and has 1M+ active installations. Thanks to its lightweight design, customizability, and compatibility features, it bodes well with major page builders such as Elementor and Beaver Builder. 

#11. Premium WordPress themes are available in the $40- $60 range.   

You can find many WordPress themes on Themesforest in this price range. Premium themes offer websites a classy look, leaving a lasting impression on visitors, while free themes do the opposite. So, if you can budget for premium themes, there is nothing like it. And, if you think you can spend some more, try Elegant Themes and Studio Press. They charge a bit higher but come with additional offers and membership plans. 

Why am I speaking so favorably about premium themes? One reason is that they make an impression on users, which I already mentioned. Another is that premium templates receive special treatment, i.e., they are supported by WordPress developers, ensuring they get consistent, frequent updates.   

#12. 60,000 Free Plugins Flood WordPress.org 

Plugins have their job cut out: Add new functionality and features to adopted sites. 

So, the same goes for free WordPress plugins as well. 

So, if you plan to enhance your site’s functionality in 2025 without hiring a developer, choose from an assortment of 60,000 free plugins that crowd the WordPress Plugin Directory.  

Just like we can’t give you the exact figures for themes, we can’t give you the exact figures for plugins. However, to give you a roundabout figure, there could be over 70,000 WordPress plugins, including free and paid.  

Having said that, don’t load your website with too many active plugins, as it could slow down your website and make it unresponsive. 

#13. Yoast SEO is a popular WordPress plugin with 552 million downloads 

If you are looking for a plugin that’ll help you optimize your WordPress site for SEO, look no further than Yoast SEO. The tool is good at content optimization, managing meta tags, readability, and more. Also, anyone can use it, even beginners. The green, orange, and red traffic lights are clear-cut indicators of areas that require improvement. Plus, the tool is updated regularly to keep up with the latest SEO trends. Other crucial features include breadcrumbs control, XML sitemaps, schema.org integration, content analysis, and more. 

Other highly popular plugins include:

• Elementor Website Builder - 10+ million active installations 
• Contact Form 7 - 10+ million active installations 
• Classic Editor - 10+ million active installations 

#14. WooCommerce plugin has a 20.1% share in the global e-commerce market

This means over 3.5 million eCommerce websites are powered by WooCommerce.

However, the data above considers websites that only use WooCommerce checkout. Over 6.5 million live websites use all sorts of WooCommerce elements, including those that use or do not use WordPress checkout.   

One noteworthy fact: WooCommerce, though a sub-platform of WordPress, has grown into one of the top eCommerce platforms today, as the data shared above states. 

#15. 10.1 million websites use Elementor plugin 

The Elementor plugin is a handy WordPress page builder that has gained more and more ground each year since its launch in 2016.  

Elementor powers 8% of websites out of the 43% of WordPress sites. 

With this Wordpress plugin, creating and designing is a cinch. More than 5 million users currently use the free version.