Top 40 WordPress Statistics You Should Know

The key WordPress statistics show just how impactful the most popular content management system (CMS) in the world has been over the last two decades.  

Starting as a simple blogging platform in 2003, it went on to become a robust CMS used by the majority of websites.

If you’re using WordPress, knowing the key numbers and the latest trends can help you make the most out of the platform.

With that said, let’s check out the top 40 WordPress statistics you should be aware of.

General WordPress Statistics

WordPress powers a significant portion of the web.  

The platform has helped countless businesses establish their online presences and it continues to do so to this day.

The statistics listed below show how many people use WordPress, how many posts are made every day and other important data related to the platform:

1. 43.6% of all websites are made using WordPress.
2. Almost 35 million live sites are using WordPress in 2024. 
3. Almost 23% of the top one million websites use WordPress. 
4. More than 22% of all newly registered domain names in the U.S. use WordPress. 
5. Over 409 million people read WordPress.com websites each month. 
6. Each month, 70 million new posts are published on WordPress. 
7. Users leave 77 million new comments on WordPress sites each month.
8. As of October 2024, WordPress 6.6 has been downloaded over 95 million times. 
9. 85% of all WordPress websites use Version 6. 11% use Version 5, 3.7% use Version 4 and only 0.3% are still on Version 3.
   
   
   
   
10. The term “WordPress” is googled over 2.5 million times per month. 
11. WordPress VIP is priced at $25,000/year as of October 2024. 
12. WordPress offers over 350 domain extensions.
13. Almost 240 million posts have been written using the Gutenberg WordPress editor.
14. WordPress has been translated into approximately 200 languages, with full translations available in about 50 of them.
15. 71% of WordPress blogs are written in English, which is the most popular language on the platform, followed by Spanish (4.7%) and Indonesian (2.4%).
    
    
    
    
16. 44.1% of WordPress websites use the U.S version of English.
17. WordPress is the second most popular technology skill in the PHP tech stack in 2024, preferred by over 26% of respondents.
18. Developing a piece of software with the volume of WordPress’ code would cost over $14 million. 
19. According to data from Meetup, there are 633 WordPress meetup groups across the world housing over 500,000 members. 
20. WordPress dedicates 5% of its time to advancing its free, open-source WordPress code and community.

WordPress Plugins and Themes Statistics

WordPress provides a wide range of plugins and themes for creating websites, catering to various needs from simple blogs to large eCommerce sites. 

The following statistics show the vast number of plugins and themes available and highlight the most popular among them:

1. Over 59,000 free WordPress plugins are available as of October 2024. 
2. Yoast SEO plugin has over 10 million active installations. 
3. Yoast SEO has over 728 million total downloads. 
4. Over 12,000 free themes are available on WordPress. 
5. With 8% of all WordPress websites using it, Hello Elementor is the most popular theme on the platform. It’s also the most popular theme among the top one million WordPress sites, being used by 1.47% of them.
   
   
   
   
6. The average cost of a WordPress theme is $57.54.
7. WordPress.org currently offers 980 plugins for WooCommerce. 
8. A total of 1,978 patterns are available on WordPress.
9. 26.1% of all websites using WordPress utilize the Elementor subcategory, making it the most used WordPress subcategory, followed by WooCommerce (21.1%) and WPBakery (10.2%).
   
   

WordPress Security Statistics

Unfortunately, the popularity of WordPress also means that the CMS attracts cybercriminals who are constantly looking for new ways to exploit any vulnerabilities they find on the platform. 

The stats below highlight the frequency of WordPress attacks and what website owners should focus on the most to minimize risks:

1. Wordfence protects WordPress websites from attacks, with an average of 278 million hits blocked every day.
2. Just 2% of WordPress plugins account for 99% of vulnerabilities.
3. Wordfence blocked over 100 billion credential stuffing attacks on WordPress websites in 2023.
4. According to Wordfence, in 2023 the second most common type of attack on WordPress websites was crawling for existing backdoors and webshells, configuration information and fresh WordPress installations.
5. Wordfence found malicious files on around 1.1 million WordPress websites in 2023.
6. In 2023, the most common category of vulnerability on WordPress sites was cross-site scripting (XSS), with 1,963 vulnerabilities disclosed by Wordfence.
   
   

WordPress Historical Statistics

It’s been more than 20 years since the launch of WordPress. During this time, the platform has undergone numerous updates and improvements.

These WordPress usage statistics demonstrate its growth and influence over the past two decades:

1. WordPress was launched 21 years ago (May 27, 2003). This makes it older than both Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). 
2. Version 6 of WordPress was launched on May 24, 2022. 
3. Since 2011, the use of WordPress has increased by an average of 12% per year. 
4. 2014 was the first year in which non-English WordPress downloads surpassed English downloads. 
5. The first ever WordCamp in 2006 took place in San Francisco, California with 500 attendees.

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Matt Loy

Matt is a seasoned IT professional with nearly two decades of experience in product development, strategy, and system architecture. His commitment to transforming businesses and enhancing their digital presence has led to strategic initiatives that consistently exceed client expectations. Matt has been instrumental in launching successful projects for leading global brands, significantly advancing their objectives and revenue. Drawing on his experience as a full-stack engineer, Matt navigates complex technical challenges with ease. He stays ahead of industry trends, fosters a collaborative work environment, and mentors teams to success. His strategic approach and diverse expertise in business and technology enable him to deliver innovative solutions and tangible results in demanding situations.