{"id":15261,"date":"2023-07-23T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-23T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/?p=15261"},"modified":"2023-10-18T20:20:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T20:20:04","slug":"wordpress-statistics-to-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/","title":{"rendered":"Interesting WordPress Statistics to Know About in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress<\/a>, now 19 years old, started as a simple blogging tool and has now matured into a robust content management system (CMS) that powers a significant portion of the internet. Its open-source nature and flexibility have made it the go-to platform for a diverse range of websites, from eCommerce stores and blogs to news sites and membership platforms. With thousands of plugins at its disposal, WordPress offers endless possibilities, allowing users to customize their websites to their heart&#8217;s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we navigate through WordPress Statistics in 2023, we&#8217;ll uncover intriguing facts about its usage, security, and the vibrant community that surrounds it. We&#8217;ll delve into how WordPress has become a cornerstone of the internet, powering a significant percentage of all websites. We&#8217;ll also explore its dominance in the CMS market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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Statistics\">Global Usage WordPress Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#WordPress_Market_Share_Breakdown\" title=\"WordPress Market Share Breakdown\">WordPress Market Share Breakdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Breakdown_by_Region\" title=\"Breakdown by Region\">Breakdown by Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Growth_Trends_Over_the_Years\" title=\"Growth Trends Over the Years\">Growth Trends Over the Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Breakdown_by_WordPress_Version\" title=\"Breakdown by WordPress Version\">Breakdown by WordPress Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#WordPress_and_High-Traffic_Websites\" title=\"WordPress and High-Traffic Websites\">WordPress and High-Traffic Websites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Breakdown_by_WordPress_Subcategories\" title=\"Breakdown by WordPress Subcategories\">Breakdown by WordPress Subcategories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#PHP_Version_Statistics_for_WordPress\" title=\"PHP Version Statistics for WordPress\">PHP Version Statistics for WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Most_Common_PHP_Versions_Used_with_WordPress\" title=\"Most Common PHP Versions Used with WordPress\">Most Common PHP Versions Used with WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Compatibility_Issues_and_Solutions\" title=\"Compatibility Issues and Solutions\">Compatibility Issues and Solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#WordPress_Theme_Statistics\" title=\"WordPress Theme Statistics\">WordPress Theme Statistics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#How_many_WordPress_themes_are_there\" title=\"How many WordPress themes are there?\">How many WordPress themes are there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#The_Price_Point_of_Themes\" title=\"The Price Point of Themes\">The Price Point of Themes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Popular_WordPress_Theme_Stats\" title=\"Popular WordPress Theme Stats\">Popular WordPress Theme Stats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#WordPress_Plugin_Statistics\" title=\"WordPress Plugin Statistics\">WordPress Plugin Statistics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#How_many_WordPress_plugins_are_there\" title=\"How many WordPress plugins are there?\">How many WordPress plugins are there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Most_Popular_E-Commerce_Plugins\" title=\"Most Popular E-Commerce Plugins\">Most Popular E-Commerce Plugins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#WordPress_Mobile_Statistics_2023\" title=\"WordPress Mobile Statistics 2023\">WordPress Mobile Statistics 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Global_Mobile_Internet_Penetration\" title=\"Global Mobile Internet Penetration\">Global Mobile Internet Penetration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#WordPress_Security_Statistics\" title=\"WordPress Security Statistics\">WordPress Security Statistics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Common_WordPress_Vulnerabilities\" title=\"Common WordPress Vulnerabilities\">Common WordPress Vulnerabilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Statistics_on_WordPress_Website_Hacks\" title=\"Statistics on WordPress Website Hacks\">Statistics on WordPress Website Hacks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#WordPress_Community_Statistics\" title=\"WordPress Community Statistics\">WordPress Community Statistics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#WordCamps_and_Meetups\" title=\"WordCamps and Meetups\">WordCamps and Meetups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Global_WordPress_Community\" title=\"Global WordPress Community\">Global WordPress Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Average_Daily_Posts_and_Comments\" title=\"Average Daily Posts and Comments\">Average Daily Posts and Comments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#WordPress_Statistics_FAQs\" title=\"WordPress Statistics FAQs\">WordPress Statistics FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#What_percentage_of_websites_use_WordPress_in_2023\" title=\"What percentage of websites use WordPress in 2023?\">What percentage of websites use WordPress in 2023?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#What_is_the_most_downloaded_WordPress_plugin\" title=\"What is the most downloaded WordPress plugin?\">What is the most downloaded WordPress plugin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#What_is_the_most_popular_WordPress_theme\" title=\"What is the most popular WordPress theme?\">What is the most popular WordPress theme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#What_are_the_main_security_threats_to_WordPress_sites\" title=\"What are the main security threats to WordPress sites?\">What are the main security threats to WordPress sites?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-statistics-to-know-about\/#What_is_the_difference_between_WordPressorg_and_WordPresscom\" title=\"What is the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com?\">What is the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Usage_Insights\"><\/span><strong>WordPress Usage Insights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The popularity of WordPress is evident in the fact that the keyword &#8220;WordPress&#8221; is searched globally 2.3 million times every month. Furthermore, WordPress.com reports that over 409 million people read more than 20 billion pages each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\">WordPress.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Usage_WordPress_Statistics\"><\/span><strong>Global Usage WordPress Statistics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress continues to dominate the web in 2023 as the most popular content management system (CMS). WordPress powers 63.1% of all the websites whose content management system is known, which equates to 43.1% of all websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/details\/cm-wordpress\">W3tech<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Market_Share_Breakdown\"><\/span><strong>WordPress Market Share Breakdown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress continues to dominate the CMS market with a staggering share of 65.2%. This is a significant increase from the previous year, demonstrating the platform&#8217;s growing popularity and widespread adoption. WordPress&#8217;s closest competitor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify<\/a>, holds a mere 3.2% of the market, highlighting the significant gap between the two platforms. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joomla.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.joomla.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joomla<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drupal.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.drupal.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drupal<\/a>, once popular CMS platforms, have seen a decline in their market shares, standing at 2.2% and 1.5%, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-CMS-market-share-.webp\" alt=\"Diagram illustrating the dominant market share of WordPress in the CMS landscape for 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-15272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-CMS-market-share-.webp 853w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-CMS-market-share--300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-CMS-market-share--768x541.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress Statistics: WordPress CMS Market Share<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/research\/cms-market-share-report-latest-trends-and-usage-stats\/\">WPBeginner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakdown_by_Region\"><\/span><strong>Breakdown by Region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>North America leads the pack with a whopping 48.3% of websites powered by WordPress. Europe follows closely behind with 42.7%, while Asia accounts for 39.8% of WordPress usage<strong><u>.<\/u><\/strong> These statistics highlight the global reach of WordPress and its widespread adoption across different regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/trends.builtwith.com\/cms\/WordPress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>BuiltWith<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growth_Trends_Over_the_Years\"><\/span><strong>Growth Trends Over the Years<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The growth of WordPress over the years has been impressive. From powering just 15.8% of websites in 2012, WordPress&#8217;s share has grown to 43.1% in 2023. These WordPress statistics reflect the platform&#8217;s increasing popularity and the expanding digital landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"878\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-over-time.webp\" alt=\"Graph depicting the increasing trend of WordPress usage over time, highlighting its growing popularity in 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-15273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-over-time.webp 878w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-over-time-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-over-time-768x525.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress Statistics: WordPress Usage Over Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/history_overview\/content_management\/all\/y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>W3Techs<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakdown_by_WordPress_Version\"><\/span><strong>Breakdown by WordPress Version<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of July 2023, the majority of WordPress users have adopted the latest version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-2-changes-and-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-2-changes-and-features\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Version 6<\/a>: 71.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Version 5: 22.1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Version 4: 5.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Version 3: 0.4%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Version 2: less than 0.1%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-by-version-.webp\" alt=\"Diagram illustrating the distribution of WordPress usage by different versions, emphasizing the dominance of the latest version in 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-15274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-by-version-.webp 646w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-by-version--300x288.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress Statistics: WordPress Usage by Version<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This chart shows the percentage of websites using various versions of WordPress. As you can see, the majority of WordPress users have adopted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-2-1-security-release\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-6-2-1-security-release\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">latest version<\/a>, with Version 6 being used by 71.7% of websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/details\/cm-wordpress\">W3tech<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_and_High-Traffic_Websites\"><\/span><strong>WordPress and High-Traffic Websites<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to what some may believe, WordPress is not just for small sites. Data from BuiltWith shows that WordPress holds a 38.03% market share among sites in the Quantcast Top 10k (a list of the 10,000 most-trafficked websites on the internet). This figure indicates that WordPress is even more popular among highly-trafficked websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/trends.builtwith.com\/websitelist\/WordPress\/High-Traffic-Volume\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BuiltWith<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to know which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/10-best-seo-web-hosting-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hosting provider is best for High-traffic websites<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/best-high-traffic-wordpress-hosting\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/best-high-traffic-wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Best Sites For High-Traffic WordPress Hosting In 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Recommended-hosting-4-1024x153.webp\" alt=\"Advertisement image for Host Duplex, a highly recommended Magento and WordPress hosting service.\" class=\"wp-image-14515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Recommended-hosting-4-1024x153.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Recommended-hosting-4-300x45.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Recommended-hosting-4-768x115.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Recommended-hosting-4-1536x230.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Recommended-hosting-4.webp 1875w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakdown_by_WordPress_Subcategories\"><\/span><strong>Breakdown by WordPress Subcategories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress offers a variety of subcategories, each with its own user base. The most popular subcategories as of July 2023 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WooCommerce<\/a>: 20.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/elementor.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elementor<\/a>: 20.1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wpbakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wpbakery.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WPBakery<\/a>: 12.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeaverbuilder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeaverbuilder.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beaver Builder<\/a>: 1.1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10Web Photo Gallery: 0.8%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-by-subcategory-.webp\" alt=\"Diagram showcasing the breakdown of WordPress usage by various subcategories, highlighting the most popular ones in 2023.\" class=\"wp-image-15275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-by-subcategory-.webp 820w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-by-subcategory--300x207.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-usage-by-subcategory--768x530.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress Statistics: WordPress Websites Using WordPress Subcategories <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This chart shows the percentage of websites using various WordPress subcategories. As you can see, WooCommerce and Elementor are the most popular subcategories, each being used by over 20% of websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/details\/cm-wordpress\">W3tech<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PHP_Version_Statistics_for_WordPress\"><\/span><strong>PHP Version Statistics for WordPress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PHP is a server-side scripting language that is widely used in web development. Understanding the PHP version statistics for WordPress can provide insights into the compatibility, performance, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-checklist-for-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">security aspects of WordPress<\/a> websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Common_PHP_Versions_Used_with_WordPress\"><\/span><strong>Most Common PHP Versions Used with WordPress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of July 18, 2023, PHP is used by 77.5% of all the websites whose server-side programming language is known. The most common PHP versions used with WordPress are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PHP Version 7: 64.7%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP Version 5: 20.3%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP Version 8: 14.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP Version 4: 0.2%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/php-versions-used-in-wordpress-.webp\" alt=\"Bar chart illustrating the statistics of different PHP versions used in WordPress as of 2023, highlighting the most prevalent versions.\" class=\"wp-image-15276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/php-versions-used-in-wordpress-.webp 999w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/php-versions-used-in-wordpress--300x183.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/php-versions-used-in-wordpress--768x468.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress Statistics: PHP versions used in WordPress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These statistics show that the majority of WordPress websites are using PHP Version 7, followed by Version 5 and 8. Only a negligible percentage of websites are still using PHP Version 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.w3techs.com\/technologies\/details\/pl-php\/all\/all\">W3tech<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compatibility_Issues_and_Solutions\"><\/span>Compatibility Issues and Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While WordPress is compatible with PHP 5.6.20 and above, it&#8217;s recommended to use the most current PHP version for the best performance and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/checklist-for-securing-wordpress-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/checklist-for-securing-wordpress-site\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security<\/a>. Using outdated PHP versions can lead to compatibility issues with the latest WordPress updates and plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid these issues, WordPress users should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regularly update their PHP version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure their themes and plugins are compatible with the latest PHP version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a staging environment to test updates before applying them to the live site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Theme_Statistics\"><\/span><strong>WordPress Theme Statistics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_WordPress_themes_are_there\"><\/span><strong>How many WordPress themes are there?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress theme directory<\/a> houses a whopping 11,070 themes. This count only includes the General Public License themes available for installation through the official directory. However, the actual number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/top-highly-customizable-wordpress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress themes<\/a> is much higher as hundreds of themes are not listed in this directory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> WordPress<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Price_Point_of_Themes\"><\/span><strong>The Price Point of Themes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The median cost of a WordPress theme is $59, which is considered the golden price point for WordPress themes. However, for developers or web design companies working on multiple websites each year, theme club subscriptions are a popular choice. These subscriptions charge a set monthly or yearly fee for unlimited access to various themes. The average cost of a WordPress theme club subscription is around $145.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/average-wordpress-theme-price-.webp\" alt=\"Diagram showcasing the average price of WordPress themes in 2023, highlighting the cost-effectiveness of using WordPress for website creation.\" class=\"wp-image-15277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/average-wordpress-theme-price-.webp 732w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/average-wordpress-theme-price--300x156.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress Statistics: Average WordPress Theme Price<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.codeinwp.com\/blog\/wordpress-theme-cost-analysis\/\">CodeinWP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_WordPress_Theme_Stats\"><\/span><strong>Popular WordPress Theme Stats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A few themes have managed to stand out among the thousands, garnering over a million active installations each. These include <a href=\"https:\/\/wpastra.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wpastra.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Astra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/twentytwenty\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/twentytwenty\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twenty Twenty<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/twentyseventeen\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/twentyseventeen\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twenty Seventeen<\/a>. Astra is a lightweight, page-builder-friendly theme that has seen rapid growth. Twenty Twenty and Twenty Seventeen are default WordPress themes, named after their respective release years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other themes that have come close to the one-million mark include <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanwp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/oceanwp.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OceanWP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/neve\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/neve\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Neve<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/hello-elementor\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/hello-elementor\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hello Elementor<\/a>. These themes share common features: they are lightweight, compatible with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/best-magento-2-page-builder-extensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">page builders<\/a>, and use responsive designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Theme<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Active Installations<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Astra<\/strong><\/td><td>Lightweight, page-builder-friendly theme<\/td><td>Over 1 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Twenty Twenty<\/strong><\/td><td>Default WordPress theme from 2020<\/td><td>Over 1 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Twenty Seventeen<\/strong><\/td><td>Default WordPress theme from 2017<\/td><td>Over 1 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OceanWP<\/strong><\/td><td>Lightweight, compatible with page builders<\/td><td>Close to 1 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Neve<\/strong><\/td><td>Lightweight, compatible with page builders<\/td><td>Close to 1 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hello Elementor<\/strong><\/td><td>Lightweight, compatible with page builders, responsive<\/td><td>Close to 1 million<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Active Installation Stats of Popular WordPress Themes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Plugin_Statistics\"><\/span><strong>WordPress Plugin Statistics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress plugins are a crucial part of the WordPress ecosystem, providing users with a wide range of functionalities to enhance their websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_WordPress_plugins_are_there\"><\/span><strong>How many WordPress plugins are there?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2023, there are over 60,300 plugins available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress plugin directory<\/a>. This number continues to grow as more developers contribute to the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some interesting statistics about WordPress plugins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The most popular WordPress plugin are <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/classic-editor\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/classic-editor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Classic Editor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/elementor\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/elementor\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elementor Website Builder<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-seo\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yoast SEO<\/a>, with over 5 million active installations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The second most popular plugin is <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/akismet\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/akismet\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Akismet<\/a>, an anti-spam plugin developed by the team behind WordPress. It has over 5 million active installations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total number of plugin downloads has surpassed 1.5 billion, demonstrating the significant role plugins play in the WordPress ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These statistics highlight the importance of plugins in enhancing the functionality of WordPress websites and meeting the diverse needs of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/most-downloaded-wordpress-plugins-stats-.webp\" alt=\"Bar chart illustrating the most downloaded WordPress plugins in 2023, emphasizing the popularity and utility of these tools in enhancing WordPress site functionality.\" class=\"wp-image-15278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/most-downloaded-wordpress-plugins-stats-.webp 963w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/most-downloaded-wordpress-plugins-stats--300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/most-downloaded-wordpress-plugins-stats--768x474.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress Statistics: Most Downloaded WordPress Plugins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/wordpress-market-share\/#wordpress-plugin-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Kinsta<\/u><\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/WordPress.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><u>WordPress.org<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Popular_E-Commerce_Plugins\"><\/span>Most Popular E-Commerce Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WooCommerce<\/strong>: WooCommerce is the most popular WordPress e-commerce plugin. It powers over 28.19% of all online stores and is active on more than five million websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/easy-digital-downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/easy-digital-downloads\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)<\/a><\/strong>: EDD is another popular e-commerce solution on WordPress, particularly for selling digital products. It is active on more than 60,000 websites.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/popular-ecommece-plugins--1024x551.webp\" alt=\"Bar chart showcasing the most popular e-commerce plugins for WordPress in 2023, highlighting the key players in facilitating online commerce on WordPress sites.\" class=\"wp-image-15279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/popular-ecommece-plugins--1024x551.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/popular-ecommece-plugins--300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/popular-ecommece-plugins--768x413.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/popular-ecommece-plugins-.webp 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress Statistics: Most Popular E-Commerce Pugins on WordPress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitehostingrating.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Website Hosting Rating<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/top-10-best-wordpress-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Must Have WordPress Plugins for Optimal Performance in 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Mobile_Statistics_2023\"><\/span><strong>WordPress Mobile Statistics 2023<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the majority of internet users accessing the web through mobile devices, ensuring your WordPress site is mobile-friendly can significantly impact your website traffic and user engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Mobile_Internet_Penetration\"><\/span><strong>Global Mobile Internet Penetration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of April 2023, the global average internet penetration rate was roughly 64.6 percent. This ongoing development of telecommunication networks and infrastructure has directly impacted internet penetration on a global scale. Thanks to advancing mobile technology and the continuous modernization of previously less-developed regions, the number of internet users worldwide has been on the rise in recent years, reaching 5.18 billion as of April 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/269329\/penetration-rate-of-the-internet-by-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Statista<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Security_Statistics\"><\/span><strong>WordPress Security Statistics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress, being the most popular CMS, is also a common target for cyberattacks. Here are some statistics that highlight the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-security-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/common-wordpress-security-mistakes\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security issues<\/a> associated with WordPress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_WordPress_Vulnerabilities\"><\/span><strong>Common WordPress Vulnerabilities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/learning\/security\/threats\/cross-site-scripting\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/learning\/security\/threats\/cross-site-scripting\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a report by Wordfence, about 47% of all WordPress vulnerabilities are Cross-Site Scripting issues. This type of vulnerability allows an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-sql-injection-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attacker to inject malicious scripts<\/a> into web pages viewed by other users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plugin Vulnerabilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Plugins extend the functionality of WordPress sites, but they also introduce potential security risks. Approximately 52% of WordPress vulnerabilities are from plugins, as per the Wordfence report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Theme Vulnerabilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Themes are another common source of security issues. Around 11% of all WordPress vulnerabilities are related to themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Core Vulnerabilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/improve-wordpress-core-web-vitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress core<\/a> vulnerabilities account for 37% of all security issues. These vulnerabilities are found in the main software of WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilites-.webp\" alt=\"Diagram illustrating the common WordPress vulnerabilities in 2023, providing a comprehensive view of security risks associated with WordPress usage.\" class=\"wp-image-15280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilites-.webp 906w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilites--300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/common-wordpress-vulnerabilites--768x450.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress Statistics: Common WordPress Vulnerabilities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This chart shows that Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) accounts for 47% of all WordPress vulnerabilities, followed by plugin vulnerabilities at 52%. Theme vulnerabilities make up 11% of the total, while core vulnerabilities account for 37%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordfence.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Wordfence<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statistics_on_WordPress_Website_Hacks\"><\/span><strong>Statistics on WordPress Website Hacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hacked WordPress Versions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A study by Sucuri found that the majority of hacked WordPress sites in 2020 were running outdated versions of the software. About 44% of hacked sites were using an outdated version of WordPress at the time of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Backdoor Access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backdoors, which allow hackers to bypass normal authentication methods, were found in 71% of cleaned WordPress sites, according to Sucuri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEO Spam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SEO spam is a common consequence of WordPress hacks. Sucuri reported that 51% of all website hacks resulted in SEO spam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sucuri.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Sucuri<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weak Passwords<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately 8% of WordPress websites fall victim to hacking due to the usage of weak passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.wphackedhelp.com\/blog\/common-reasons-for-website-hacking-how-to-prevent\/\">WPHacked<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plugins, Core, Themes Vulnerabilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress plugins, while providing a wealth of functionality and customization options, also represent a significant security concern. According to a WPScan Report, plugins are the primary source of WordPress security vulnerabilities, accounting for 52% of known issues. This is a notable figure when compared to the 37% of vulnerabilities attributed to the WordPress core and the 11% associated with WordPress themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons behind this is the prevalence of outdated plugins. These outdated plugins can serve as weak points in a website&#8217;s security, making them prime targets for hackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"802\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-security-vulnerabilities-plugins-.webp\" alt=\"Diagram showcasing the statistics of WordPress security vulnerabilities in 2023, highlighting the importance of maintaining website security in the WordPress ecosystem.\" class=\"wp-image-15281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-security-vulnerabilities-plugins-.webp 802w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-security-vulnerabilities-plugins--300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/wordpress-security-vulnerabilities-plugins--768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress Statistics: Plugins, Core, Themes Vulnerabilites<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keycdn.com\/blog\/wordpress-security\">Key CDN<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Community_Statistics\"><\/span>WordPress Community Statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordCamps_and_Meetups\"><\/span>WordCamps and Meetups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordCamps are community-organized events that bring together WordPress enthusiasts from around the globe. These events are organized by local communities and are highly informal, community-organized events put together by WordPress users. Everyone from casual users to core developers participate, share ideas, and get to know each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, WordCamps have been held in various locations worldwide, including <a href=\"https:\/\/bengaluru.wordcamp.org\/2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bengaluru, India<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/kampala.wordcamp.org\/2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kampala, Uganda<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/nairobi.wordcamp.org\/2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nairobi, Kenya<\/a>. These events typically span a couple of days and include sessions, workshops, and contributions to WordPress. You can find the full schedule of WordCamps on the <a href=\"https:\/\/central.wordcamp.org\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official WordCamp Central Schedule page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_WordPress_Community\"><\/span>Global WordPress Community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The global WordPress community is a diverse and vibrant group of individuals who contribute to the platform in various ways. This includes core development, design, mobile development, accessibility, translation, support, documentation, themes, plugins, community organization, marketing, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular meetings are held for each contributor group, and these meetings are open to anyone who wishes to participate. These meetings are held on Slack and the schedule can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make WordPress website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The community also organizes local meetups in various cities around the world. These meetups are a great way for WordPress enthusiasts to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on projects. The community is always welcoming new members, and there are numerous ways to get involved, regardless of your level of experience with WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Daily_Posts_and_Comments\"><\/span>Average Daily Posts and Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day, millions of WordPress users around the world contribute to the platform&#8217;s vibrant community by publishing new posts and engaging in discussions through comments. In fact, an impressive 70 million <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-new-post-in-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new posts<\/a> are published on WordPress websites each month, showcasing the incredible amount of valuable content being created. Moreover, an average of 77 million live comments is generated every month, highlighting the active conversations happening within the WordPress ecosystem. This constant flow of fresh content and lively interactions makes WordPress a dynamic and engaging platform for both website owners and visitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/truelist.co\/blog\/wordpress-statistics\/\">Truelist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After exploring these WordPress statistics, it&#8217;s clear why this content management system holds the top spot in the market. The ever-increasing percentage of websites adopting WordPress and its growing global popularity is a testament to its robust capabilities. One thing is certain &#8211; WordPress&#8217;s journey of innovation and expansion is far from over. We can expect to see even more from this powerful platform in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Statistics_FAQs\"><\/span>WordPress Statistics FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1690110766477\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_of_websites_use_WordPress_in_2023\"><\/span><strong>What percentage of websites use WordPress in 2023?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>As of 2023, WordPress powers almost 40% of all websites on the internet. This figure has risen by 4.5% since 2020, demonstrating the platform&#8217;s growing popularity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1690110772305\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_downloaded_WordPress_plugin\"><\/span><strong>What is the most downloaded WordPress plugin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The most downloaded WordPress plugin is Akismet, with over 196 million downloads to date. Akismet helps users detect and manage spam content in contact forms or comment sections.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1690110783340\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_popular_WordPress_theme\"><\/span><strong>What is the most popular WordPress theme?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The most popular General Public License (GPL) themes in the WordPress directory, with over 1 million active installations each, are Astra, Twenty Twenty, and Twenty Seventeen.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1690110797508\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_security_threats_to_WordPress_sites\"><\/span><strong>What are the main security threats to WordPress sites?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The main security threats to WordPress websites are outdated plugins and weak passwords. Around 52% of known vulnerabilities come from WordPress plugins, and 8% of WordPress websites are hacked due to weak passwords.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1690110810932\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_WordPressorg_and_WordPresscom\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WordPress.org<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WordPress.com<\/strong><\/a><strong>?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.org<\/a> refers to the free, open-source CMS platform that users can download and customize, while <a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.com<\/a> is a managed hosting service for WordPress websites.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress, now 19 years old, started as a simple blogging tool and has now matured into a robust content management system (CMS) that powers&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":15271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[52,34],"tags":[231,53],"class_list":["post-15261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wordpress","category-general","tag-statistics","tag-wordpress","article","has-excerpt","has-avatar","has-author","has-date","has-comment-count","has-category-meta","has-read-more","thumbnail-"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WordPress-Statistics-to-Know-About.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15261"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15261\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16168,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15261\/revisions\/16168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}