What’s actually slowing this PC down?
Pick the symptom - the matching free tool is one click away.
iTechGuides is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more
W3Techs reported WordPress on 40.1% of all websites on 7 October 2026. Its separate 58.6% CMS market share is measured only among websites for which W3Techs could identify a content management system. Those percentages describe different groups, so 58.6% is not WordPress’s share of all websites.
WordPress usage and CMS market share are different measures
W3Techs calls WordPress’s 40.1% figure its absolute usage percentage: the share of all websites in its measurement where it detected WordPress. The 58.6% figure is its CMS market share: WordPress’s share among the subset of websites whose CMS W3Techs knows. The denominator changes, which is why the CMS figure is higher.
W3Techs updates its reports daily and points readers to its technology overview for its survey methodology. The 7 October 2026 comparison reports percentages, not an exact count of distinct live WordPress websites. Multiplying 40.1% by a separate estimate of the total number of websites would combine potentially different populations and definitions, so it would not establish a reliable WordPress site count. See the W3Techs WordPress usage comparison for the dated figures.
Quick wins for a faster PC:
Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesFind Drivers →WordPress’s share among the most popular websites
In W3Techs’ top 1,000,000 ranking band, WordPress accounted for 48.6% of websites with a known CMS in the 7 October 2026 comparison. This is a ranking-band figure with the known-CMS denominator; it is not the percentage of all websites in that band or across the web.
#1 Best Overall
WordPress version and subtechnology figures
W3Techs’ figures dated 24 September 2026 describe the distribution within WordPress websites, not WordPress’s overall adoption. The version percentages are shares of WordPress sites; the subtechnology percentages are also shares of WordPress sites.
| Measure | Share | Population and date |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress version 7 | 62.7% | WordPress websites, 24 September 2026 |
| WordPress version 6 | 30.2% | WordPress websites, 24 September 2026 |
| Elementor | 31.5% | WordPress websites, 24 September 2026 |
| WooCommerce | 19.8% | WordPress websites, 24 September 2026 |
These are separate breakdowns: version shares describe which WordPress release sites use, while subtechnology shares describe detected technologies used on WordPress sites. They should not be added together. Consult W3Techs’ WordPress statistics for the version and subtechnology breakdowns.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.WordPress background
WordPress.org says the project began in 2003 as a fork of b2/cafelog created by Mike Little and Matt Mullenweg. It describes WordPress as open source and licensed under GPLv2. The project’s About WordPress page also says WordPress powers “over 43%” of the web, but that statement is undated; it should not be treated as a dated alternative to W3Techs’ 7 October 2026 measurement.
Quick Recap
How to read WordPress statistics accurately
- Check whether a percentage refers to all websites or only websites with a known CMS.
- Keep ranking-band figures separate from web-wide usage figures.
- Keep the report date with any statistic, since W3Techs updates its figures daily.
- Do not turn a percentage into an exact site count unless the underlying population and counting method are also established.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
