How WordPress and Beyond Are Dominating the Web
The Big Number: 43%
Nearly half of all websites on the internet run on WordPress.
That’s not a small niche. That’s 43–44% of the entire web—including giants like Disney, The White House, and Sony. Despite constant chatter about WordPress being “dead,” the platform powers over 590 million active websites globally and holds a commanding 60–62% market share among sites using any known CMS.
Here’s what breaks down:
| Platform | Share of All Websites |
|---|---|
| WordPress | ~43% |
| Wix | ~3–4% |
| Shopify | ~5% (eCommerce) |
| Squarespace | ~2–3% |
| Webflow | ~1–2% |
| Framer | <0.5% (emerging) |
| No CMS (hand-coded) | ~29.5% |
What’s Next?
The no-code revolution is accelerating. Tools like Framer are bringing AI-powered design, instant publishing, and modern UX to the table. WordPress is evolving with AI features and better performance. And platforms like Webflow are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible without touching code.
For startups, freelancers, and creators: If you’re still coding everything from scratch, you might be overengineering. The tools exist to ship faster and focus on what matters—your idea.
The web is more accessible than ever. The question isn’t can you build—it’s what will you build first?
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