Editor's PickFree
WordPress
The world's most powerful open-source CMS — powering 43% of all websites.
4.54.5 out of 5 stars28,000 reviews
WordPress.org is the self-hosted open-source content management system that powers nearly half of the internet. With thousands of themes and plugins it can be adapted for almost any type of website.
CMSBloggingEcommerceMultisiteREST APICustom Post Types
Starting price
Free
Overall4.5
Ease of Use3.8
Value for Money4.8
Features4.9
Support4.0
Pros & Cons
✓Pros
- ✓Unlimited customisation with 60000+ plugins
- ✓Huge community and documentation
- ✓Complete ownership of your data
- ✓SEO-friendly with the right plugins
✕Cons
- ✕Requires hosting and maintenance
- ✕Security depends on keeping plugins updated
- ✕Learning curve for beginners
Best For
- ◆Bloggers and content publishers
- ◆Businesses needing full customisation
- ◆Developers building complex sites