Is WordPress the Most Popular CMS, Really?

Since its launch in 2003, WordPress has generated considerable buzz among web developers. Today, it has become a top choice for those looking to create websites for commerce, business, or other purposes.

Although there are now various CMS (Content Management Systems) software options available to suit specific needs, and some tools have been designed to significantly reduce development time, WordPress’s popularity hasn’t diminished. According to W3Techs, a reputable technology statistics firm, WordPress currently holds a market share of CMS usage as high as 64.2%. In this article, we will introduce all new marketers to the CMS market, exploring which tools were most and least popular in 2022 – a total of 10 rankings. If you’re ready, let’s dive in.

Based on data collected by W3Techs, here’s a summary in the following table:

As you can see, in June 2022, WordPress remained the leader in the CMS market, with a market share of 64.2%, followed by Shopify at 6.3%. Wix, Squarespace, and Joomla were in the top 5 with market shares less than 3.5%. Furthermore, W3Tech also reported that approximately 796 million websites worldwide currently use these CMS programs.

WordPress Plans to Further Improve Security and Stability

According to an interview with Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Executive Director of WordPress, “In the coming years, WordPress will continue to focus on ensuring that creating websites on WordPress meets the needs of stability and security.” As you know, WordPress recently launched its latest update in version Arturo 6.0 (you can read more in this article), demonstrating WordPress’s commitment to moving forward by incorporating new technologies to simplify website content management.

How is Market Share Important for Small Businesses?

Although WordPress currently dominates the CMS market share, other alternative CMS platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify are experiencing steady growth. This indicates that web developers are still seeking other options that can better meet their development needs.

For example, small businesses that need specialized websites such as online stores, company websites, or other specific sites, where developers don’t necessarily need to understand complex mechanisms, don’t need to study coding or programming. Simply loading plugins compatible with the CMS program can instantly create simple differences.

And importantly, regarding SEO, many have heard that if you want to build a website with SEO, using a WordPress website structure is best. However, nowadays, if you look at websites with good SEO rankings, you’ll find that they aren’t just WordPress websites. There are also Wix and Shopify websites, which are CMS programs specifically designed for creating e-commerce websites and are easy to optimize for SEO. Therefore, the choices for entrepreneurs building websites today are more diverse. However, each platform has different advantages and disadvantages. Those who find WordPress creation complex and difficult may consider studying other CMS programs as additional options in the future.

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