150+ WordPress Statistics – How Many Websites use WP?
Last updated: June 2026
WordPress powers 42.6% of all websites — but for the first time in over 20 years, that number is going down. Here are 150+ WordPress statistics covering market share, plugins, themes, security, performance, and the ecosystem economy for 2026.
Key WordPress Statistics (2026)
- 42.6% of all websites run WordPress — down from 43.6% peak in mid-2025 (W3Techs)
- 472-595 million WordPress websites globally (DemandSage)
- 59,000+ free plugins, 1 billion+ total downloads (WordPress.org)
- 11,334 security vulnerabilities in 2025 — up 42% YoY (Patchstack)
- $596.7 billion WordPress economy (WP Engine study)
- 4.17 million live WooCommerce stores (StoreLeads)
- 2.3 million blog posts published on WordPress every day (Kinsta)
WordPress Market Share & Usage
WordPress vs. Competitors
WordPress Plugin Statistics
- 59,000+ free plugins; 70,000+ total including premium
- 12,713 new plugins reviewed in 2025 — 40.6% increase over 2024
- Total downloads exceed 1 billion
- 80% of sites use at least one plugin; average site uses 12-15
WordPress Theme Statistics
- 14,000+ free themes; 12,000 premium on ThemeForest; 30,000+ total
- Divi is the most popular premium theme: 2.16 million live sites (BuiltWith)
- 60%+ of new themes use Full Site Editing; 90%+ are responsive
- Top Envato theme makers earn $10,000+/month
WordPress Version Adoption
- Only ~48% run a PHP version still receiving security patches
- 52 major releases, over 760 total — each named after jazz musicians
Gutenberg & Block Editor
- Adoption climbed to over 60%, up from 37% in 2020
- 19 million active installations; 157,000+ posts/day
- FSE grew 145% in 2025; 75%+ of new themes use it
- 4+ million Classic Editor installs — significant holdout base
Page Builder Market Share
WooCommerce & Ecommerce
WordPress Security Statistics
WordPress Performance
- Page weight grew 34% since 2016 — images 56%, JavaScript 30%
- 53% of mobile visitors leave if load exceeds 3 seconds
WordPress Hosting & Costs
- Custom WP design: $500-$52,800+; developers charge $20-$150/hour
- A quarter of WordPress users make a full-time living from the CMS
WordPress Economic Impact
- Ecosystem valued at $596.7 billion
- Automattic revenue: ~$710 million (2024)
- Enterprise users: White House, BBC, TechCrunch, Sony, Bloomberg
- Used in 190+ countries
WordPress Community
- 990 WordCamps across 73 cities in 65 countries
- 740+ meetup groups, 370,900+ members
- 22,000+ contributors to WordPress core
Key Takeaways
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many websites use WordPress in 2026?
42.6% of all websites run WordPress — an estimated 472-595 million sites. It holds 59.9% market share among sites using a CMS.
Is WordPress losing market share?
Yes. WordPress peaked at 43.6% in mid-2025 and has declined to 42.6%. SaaS builders like Wix (+32.6% YoY) and Shopify are growing at WordPress’s expense.
How many WordPress plugins are there?
59,000+ free plugins in the WordPress.org directory and 70,000+ total. The Plugin Team reviewed 12,713 new plugins in 2025 — a 40.6% increase.
Is WordPress secure?
WordPress core is very secure (only 6 vulnerabilities in 2025). The ecosystem had 11,334 total, with 91% in plugins. Keep everything updated and use a security plugin.
How much does a WordPress website cost?
Basic site: $500-$3,000. Custom design: up to $52,800+. Developers charge $20-$100/hour; headless specialists $100-$150/hour. WordPress itself is free.
What is the WordPress economy worth?
$596.7 billion including hosting, themes, plugins, development, and businesses built on WordPress. Automattic generates ~$710 million annually.
What percentage of the internet uses WordPress?
42.6% of all detectable websites. Enterprise users include the White House, BBC, TechCrunch, Sony, and Bloomberg.
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