WordPress is a popular tool that can be used to create and set up websites, without needing to code. That’s the simple explanation of course. Here’s a slightly more ‘technical’ one – WordPress is a Content Management System that is also Open Source, much like Drupal or Joomla.
How popular is WordPress?
According to BuiltWith, nearly 36 million live websites run on WordPress as on December, 2025.
What is WordPress used for?
WordPress is used to create all types of websites –
- E-commerce stores
- Personal blogs
- Business websites
- Educational websites
- Marketplaces
- Portfolio websites – to showcase photography or design portfolios
- Podcast websites
- Magazine websites
- News websites
What can you do with WordPress
- Create & edit content easily (posts, pages, images)
- Change your site’s design using ready-to-use WordPress themes
- Add features to your website using WordPress plugins (for SEO, security, forms, e-commerce, etc.)
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