WordPress

The most widely used website software

Open sourceWebsite builders

About WordPress

WordPress is a content management system. Host it yourself, and add themes and plugins for almost anything.

WordPress is best for anyone who wants a flexible site they can own. WordPress is open source. It works on the web.

Features

  • Plugins

    Add almost any feature.

  • Themes

    Change your site’s design.

  • Self-hosting

    Run it on your own server.

Questions about WordPress

What is WordPress?

WordPress is a content management system. Host it yourself, and add themes and plugins for almost anything.

Who is WordPress best for?

WordPress is best for anyone who wants a flexible site they can own.

What are the main features of WordPress?

Its main features include Plugins, Themes and Self-hosting.

Is WordPress free?

Yes. WordPress is open source, so you can use it for free and read its code. Hosted versions or support may cost extra.

What platforms does WordPress work on?

WordPress works on the web.

What are the best alternatives to WordPress?

Popular alternatives include Ghost, Payload and Strapi. Compare them on the features you need most.

How do I choose a content management system?

Decide who edits the content and where it appears. Compare the editor, hosting options and how developers work with it.

Alternatives to WordPress

Ghost

Publishing for blogs and newsletters

Open source · Web

Payload

A CMS built on Next.js

Open source · Web

Strapi

An open source headless CMS

Open source · Web

Contentful

A headless CMS for teams

Free plan · Web

Sanity

A content platform you can shape

Free plan · Web

Directus

Turn a database into a CMS

Open source · Web

Advertisement
Submit ProductLoginAccountBlogAdvertise