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40%
40% -- website platform market share for WordPress (2025)
WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet.
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Value
40%
Unit
Percentage
Data Vintage
2025
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Evidence Quality
B
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Score breakdown
Extraction
50
Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
Source
oxley.agency
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Tier C
https://oxley.agency/blog/why-choose-wordpress-for-your-business-site/ ↗
Source Article
Why Choose WordPress for Your Business Site?
Having a strong online presence is crucial for any business. Whether you’re a startup, a small local business, or a large enterprise, your website plays a key role in attracting customers, showcasing your brand, and driving sales. When it comes to website development, choosing the right platform is …
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oxley.agency
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Methodology
Cited by agency blog; original source not identified (likely W3Techs)
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Trend Over Time
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26.4% | |
| 2019 | 30% | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 43% | +43.3% |
| 2024 | 40% | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 43.4% | +8.5% |
| 2025 (current) | 30% | -30.9% |
| 2025 (current) | 40% | +33.3% |
| 2025 (current) | 43% | +7.5% |
| 2026 | 43.2% | +0.5% |
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WordPress: 40% website platform market share. Source: oxley.agency (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/wordpress-market-share-websites
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