Why is WordPress the most popular CMS?
WordPress is the most popular content management system, powering 39.6% of websites on the internet by 2021. Reports indicate that the percentage has increased by 5% compared to last year. WordPress has around 75 million users, which also makes it the most used CMS, and by its 18th anniversary it will have released 320 different versions.
WordPress has now completely evolved, but it has very interesting facts behind it, and if you
are a WordPress user or even an enthusiast, it is worth your time.
Therefore, we have
listed them one by one below to make you nostalgic by remembering old times.
-WordPress was founded in 2001 and was then also known as B2/Cafelog or WordPress 0.5.
-At the end of 2002, the project's main programmer, Michel Valdrigi, leaves the project.
-In 2003, a new era began when new chief programmer Matt Mullenweg took over the project and
introduced WordPress.
-WordPress 0.7 was officially released on May 27, 2003.
-After years of success, the platform surpassed 50 million blogs in July 2011.
-In 2013, it was the most popular content management system in the world.
-More than 59% of global websites are powered by this platform.
WordPress popularity
From 2014 to 2021, a lot has changed in terms of the number of users, updates and time. Many companies have emerged as tough competitors and made customers switch from WordPress, but despite this competition, it has maintained its position in the “most popular CMS” market. As of July 2021, WordPress covered 39.6% to 41% of websites on the internet, and in the US, one in five domains are powered by WordPress.
Popular websites running on WordPress
WordPress is undoubtedly the leading CMS on the market due to its flexibility and ease of use. These are not just factors but the main reasons why websites prefer WordPress over other CMS. Some of the most popular websites that work with WordPress include New Yorker, BBC America, TechCrush, Sony Music, Bloomberg, MTV, Codeinwp, etc.
WordPress theme statistics
WordPress is famous for its attractive themes and this is the best example of that when we talk about sub-industries in IT. Business websites are perceived and differentiated from one another through themes. The developers of these themes earn good money from them. It all started with a classic theme that was launched in 2010, and then every year a new theme was designed and released for this period. Development began when developers found themselves in different niches and created specific designs for each industry. If we are honest, it is absolutely true that WordPress has helped people build a career and keep up with the world and its fast pace. It has given many people a better life.
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