Content management systems (CMSs) make it easier to build, manage, and grow websites.
New hosted platforms such as Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace, and newer headless solutions are competing for web.
WordPress remains the most widely used and powered as much as 43% of all websites.
Drupal, a hot contender, with 1.2% of the CMS market. Drupal remains a favorite for government agencies, universities, and large organizations that require advanced security and scalability.
Google Systems (like Blogger) with 0.9% market share, Google’s free CMS platforms, including Blogger, have seen diminishing relevance as people shift toward more modern solutions.
Webflow at 1.1% market share, Webflow has gained traction among designers and developers who want a no-code yet highly customizable platform. It has a visual builder but it is not open source. It’s a proprietary platform.
WordPress remains the most user-friendly platform for those who want an easy way to own, build and manage a website. WordPress strikes a balance between ease of use and flexibility. Its dashboard is intuitive, and most tasks — like installing themes, adding plugins, and publishing content — can be done without coding.
It is open source and you are not beholden to anyone.
If you require more control, Joomla, Drupal, and Craft CMS do provide greater flexibility overall, but require more technical knowledge.
Drupal is even more developer-focused, offering advanced user roles, security features, and deep customization options. However, it lacks a built-in visual editor, making content management harder for non-developers. With a steep learning curve and a complex setup, it’s not the best choice for those seeking simplicity.
Joomla might be a jack of all trades, but it’s a master of none. It can be somewhat rigid, making customization a bit of a hassle.
Craft CMS provides a cleaner and more intuitive dashboard than Joomla and Drupal, but still requires development knowledge. Unlike WordPress, which has seemingly limitless plugins available, Craft CMS relies on custom-built features, meaning more control but also more work.
Why WordPress Reigns Supreme
- Cost-Effective
- Flexibility and Customizability
- User-friendliness
- Large Community and Continuous Development
- Scalability for Growing Content
- Complete Ownership and Portability of Content
Some of the most successful content sites use WordPress:
- TechCrunch powers its technology news platform on WordPress.
- The New Yorker manages extensive editorial content with WordPress.
- BBC America uses WordPress to deliver multimedia content.
These brands showcase why WordPress Is Still the King of Content Driven Websites at scale.
Challenges to WordPress in 2025
Performance & Speed Issues
Though WordPress is extremely customizable, unnecessary use of plugins and poorly optimized themes can compromise website performance. Speed is a very important ranking factor, and in the absence of optimization, WordPress websites will be unable to compete.
Security Holes and Spams
Since WordPress is an open-source platform, it is targeted by hackers very often. Though security plugins and updates can help to some extent, companies need to spend money on adequate security features to secure their websites.
Development Focus
WordPress was already bad enough with how much focus was diverted to Gutenberg over the years at the expense of everything else. I like the block editor, but priorities are a mess. WooCommerce has always been an unholy mess. Most people use WP because of the FOSS philosophy and benefits not because of any marketing standing. WordPress core architecture (everything is a post and custom data is post_meta) is just a mess.
Final Verdict: Still a King, but Not Without Competition
WordPress remains a powerhouse in 2025, but it must evolve to stay ahead of newer, more intuitive platforms. WordPress is still going a long way for sure.