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WordPress.org Reviews & Product Details

WordPress.org Overview
What is WordPress.org?

WordPress is arguably the most popular open-source, cloud-based content management system based on PHP and MySQL designed to help small to large businesses create, manage and publish content for websites. The customizable solution allows enterprises to use plugins, widgets, and themes to simplify web creation and design. Top features allow users to upload and store multimedia content, auto-save progress, and restore critical data.

Company Automattic
Year founded 2005
Company size 1001-5000 employees
Headquarters Remote
Social Media
Managed by:
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Founder
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WordPress.org Product Details
Capabilities
API
CLI
OSS
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Linux, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, On-Premise Linux, On-Premise Windows
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
Training Documentation
Languages English
WordPress.org Pros and Cons
Pros
  • WordPress.org is free!
  • There are thousands of themes, plugins, and widgets to choose from
  • You have complete control over the functionality and aesthetic of your website. 
  • There’s an active community with plenty of self-help guides and documentation available online.
  • WordPress.org boasts powerful blogging features and SEO functionality.
Cons
  • At least with older versions of WordPress, the design editor comes with a steeper learning curve.
  • With any open-source software, you need to find your own hosting, which can seem daunting at first if you’re new to website creation. 
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WordPress.org Features
API Access
Asset Management
Collaboration Tools
Content Analytics
Content Archiving
Content Migration
Content Personalization
Content Preview
Content Scheduling
Customer Support
Customizable Templates
Drag and Drop Interface
E-Commerce Integration
Form Builder
GDPR Compliance
Inline Editing
Media Library
Mobile Editing
Multilingual Support
Plugins and Extensions
Responsive Design
SEO Management
Search Functionality
Social Media Integration
Tagging and Categorization
Template Management
User Roles and Permissions
Version Control
WYSIWYG Editor
Workflow Management
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8,637 WordPress.org Reviews
4.4 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 23, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Deborah N.
Developer
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"No need to develop the backend of the website while using Wordpress"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

WordPress is easy to install on local computers and the server using softaculous installer in the website hosting panel, free and with maximum resources to get ahead of any challenge

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Unless one can edit themes and plugins, but there are lots of security threats using WordPress as many hackers upload incentives plugins that affect websites and the servers

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

While developing simple websites that do not require integration and more functionalities, WordPress becomes the best option for me to create CMS and website with ease and get delivered immediately to clients, has helped me improve my career as a developer and software engineer

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 23, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Melodie T. avatar
Melodie T.
Keynote Speaker And Social Media Marketing Consultant
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"The main site I use for all of my business websites!"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

I love the ability to customize Wordpress. I also love that it's easy to use.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

I get a lot of notifications of plugins not working or updates I need to make to have the latest version. I would like this part to be more automated.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am able to showcase all of my business services in one place.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 23, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Christina N.
Senior Marketing Content Specialist
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"Wordpress is the gold standard"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Wordpress is the gold standard for blog and website domain management. Easy to use, sleek to look at, and with great customer support, Wordpress.org is by far my favorite blog platform to work on.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Wordpress.org does feature frequent updates, which can be difficult to work around. These updates can take some time, and can occasionally be frustrating.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Wordpress.org helps to make my blog posts look highly professional, allowing full customization options.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 23, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Charra H.
Owner
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"Wordpress is my goto software"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

That wordpress is so versatile. The sky is the limit. I can create without boundaries and the end result is a website that my client owns 100%. The interface is easy to use and is easy to teach my clients to use.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

That it is vulnerable to attack from malware and viruses. It is not always easy to optimize for mobile and the plugins can cause conflicts with each other and cause the site to break.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Building website for my clients that they own and that has a reasonable monthly cost and allows them to continuously keep up with today's changing technology and services.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 23, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Jenny H.
Ux Designer
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"Wonderful!"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

My favorite is how easy-to-use it is. It's perfect for beginners and advanced developers. It's great cause we can create accounts for our writers to input new articles and posts without being afraid they'll break something.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

I wish WordPress can be more compatible with some plugins. Everytime there's an update, at least one plugin breaks or is a bit fickle. I'm sure this is more for the developers of the plugins, but overall, nothing else I dislike

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

It solves the issue of hiring a development / engineering team. It saves us time and money in the long run and it hasn't shown us any issues so far, mostly just benefits!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 23, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Dara K. avatar
Dara K.
Founder
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"Easiest Website Content Management Plaform"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

There is a wide variety of templates available for free and paid. The widgets available allow you to do things like SEO and ecommerce shopping cart easily.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

While html knowledge is not required it does make some features go easier and the constant need to ensure things are updated for security.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Easy website creation and content management for blogs.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 23, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Yulia L.
Freelance Design Consultant
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"Powerful multi-purpose website platform"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

I've been using Wordpress as a website building platform for more than ten years, and I love how rapidly the platform is evolving. In all that time, I've created dozens of websites for my clients with various needs, including eCommerce, blogs, forums, landing pages, etc. Wordpress has an incredibly huge number of templates and plugins that allow you to create anything based on it. The platform itself is free, but you have to pay for some of the plugins and templates.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

There are too many plugins for Wordpress, and sometimes it's about "quantity over quality." Wordpress tries to be and do everything, which is not its fault, but it definitely may feel overwhelming.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a web designer, I use Wordpress to build and maintain websites for my clients. I create mainly blogs and e-commerce websites. I also work to optimize Wordpress content for SEO and support my clients with issues they have.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 10, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Archana J.
Application Analyst
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"Great blogging tool with customization"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

It's ease of use is the best. I am a novice blogger and enjoy creating simple blogs with customizable templates.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Some templates are not responsive enough and can distort the content when watched on mobile/ tablet etc.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I wanted to blog during some of the stressful times. It was very easy with WordPress.org. Simple and less time-consuming. You can simply start it in few mins.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 03, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Ederson V.
Web Designer
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"The most complete free Content Management system"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

WordPress is one of the complete free content management systems today. It is the reference CMS for bloggers and webmasters.. It doesn't cost anything to use, and it is also popular WordPress provides an all-in-one solution for bloggers, but it also has many other features that make it a great Content Management System. Its features include: themes, plugins, widgets, SEO tools, comment section, pages and posts editing tools. If you are interested in starting an e-commerce, then with WordPress it is possible and it does not matter how many products you have. WordPress has templates for all kinds of Products or Services that you want to sell.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

You need to be aware of updates. You must have specific knowledge of web servers to be able to host your Website. You must use multiple Plugins to get the expected result. It has thousands of free templates to use, but if you want a quality page it is very likely that you will need to buy a template

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

There are many; I have businesses and clients that I help with the creation of their web pages. This CMS has everything I need and the best thing is that it has a very extensive community, so when you already know where to look for what you need, it becomes very easy to work on it.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 03, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
CA
Claudia A.
Executive Assistant
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"Easy to use!"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

I like how it's very easy to use. You can create great websites, and it's very intuitive. You don't need to have a coding background (although it helps) to be able to get a hold of it.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

It can be very restrictive. Wrapping things within the page can be tricky and mess your entire thing. After looking at borders and can't find the solution, you need to start from scratch.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

We were creating a website quickly with "minimal" upkeeping. My manager didn't want me to spend too much time coding the website and fixing it every time an error that occured.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 02, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Michael Scott G. avatar
Michael Scott G.
Jack Of All Trades
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"WordPress Used by 42% of All Websites"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

WordPress allows you to customize websites for various clients, from bloggers to businesses to Fortune 500 companies. So, if you are looking for a customizable website creation experience - you could do much worse than WordPress.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Someone once told me that any idiot could make a WordPress website - until she tried. There is a learning curve. WordPress is open-source, so some plugins and themes may not play well with other plugins and themes. Learning what plugins will do the job you need and are safe is essential. Luckily there is plenty of well-documented help.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have built in-home pet services, elder care, artists, massage therapy, dog boarding and grooming, and performer websites. The beauty of WordPress is its versatility. Need a paysite - there are plenty of choices available. Need a blog - same. Whatever you need, you will find templates, themes, widgets, and plugins to do the job. So, WordPress can become your go-to site creation no matter the client's needs.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 27, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Muazam Bokhari S. avatar
Muazam Bokhari S.
Search Engine Optimization Expert
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"A perfect CMS for designing any kind of Website!!"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

There is almost every kind of plugin is available in WordPress which is totally amazing and easy to use. And the major thing that I love the most is its SEO-friendly nature. Doing SEO on WordPress is as easy as eating a piece of cake. I have eCommerce clients and I recommend them to use WordPress for its easy-to-work nature. Everything is available in one place and that is the amazing feature of WordPress.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Sometimes the WordPress updates and it starts creating problems in the functionality of some plugins which can harm the website, and start creating bugs, which may give access to malware or hackers. Although it is recoverable, it wastes much time and effort. It could be better if WordPress update does not major effect on the plugin to the WordPress team contact the plugin owners first to update their plugin before the WordPress update rollout.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

The major is there are a lot of SEO plugins available which works pretty well and it gives the opportunity to solve every on-site SEO optimization easily. And we don't need to get in to the code of php or header/footer, plugin works fine for them with user friendly ui.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 22, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Luke M.
Digital Marketing Manager
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"Never fails and is only getting quicker and easier to use."
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

WordPress is always moving forwards, Constant support and updates make it still the best platform to build my websites. Community support is what makes WordPress head and shoulders above the best.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Needs to move faster with it's web builders as they are a little behind but that doesn't matter as there are tons to choose from.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

Ease of use when creating a new website. I use it as the base for all my clients.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 22, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Tonny B. avatar
Tonny B.
It Engineer And Graphic Designer
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"Best drag and drop web builder"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

drag and drop element for the website without writing a single code

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Without backup, you will lose your customization when it starts new version update

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I built a web store for my client and helped them to solve their selling problem.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 21, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Rebecca R.
Marketing Specialist
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"Such an amazing service"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

I like that the fee structure is different than wordpress.com. It is affordable to run your website through wordpress.org. I love the plug-ins that are available as well!!

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

I dislike that without some expensive plug-ins, its not THAT easy to make a beautiful website. There really is no benefit compared to other similar platforms unless you download and pay for awesome plug ins

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

we saving money and have access to all the plugins needed to make a beautiful site that helps collect leads and information.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 21, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Nick S.
Chief Marketing Officer
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"Wordpress is Wordpress and everyone uses it! What else can I say?"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

WordPress is easy to use and you have a huge ecosystem of templates that you can use to simply build your website. On the flipside, WordPress is completely customizable and can service the backbone for substantial websites if developed and hosted properly.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Speed can be an issue and sometimes can be difficult to determine. Hosting is the most critical and plug-ins can be heavy and bog down the database.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

We build dozens of websites on WordPress and other platforms like Shopify and HubSpot.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Oct 19, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Akshay S.
Web Developer
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"It is best platform for developer"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

Best thing is that anyone can use to make a website without writing code.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Dislike is that it have some restrictions and I have to pay money to use that features.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is very usefull for me. I have developed many website using wordpress.organd it is very easy to use.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 18, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Alva C. avatar
Alva C.
Independent Contractor
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"WordPress is my CMS of choice (after trying other content management systems platforms), no contest."
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

WordPress has many plugins and themes that make it easier to develop websites for clients! They're all documented and supported by a passionate community of web developers, who help you if you have questions about your implementations of their solutions. It's the beauty of open-source platforms!

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

I dislike that the platform is not free of cybersecurity issues, but then again, this issue can be easily dealt with.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have used Shopify, Magento, Joomla!, and other CMS platforms, but WordPress is by far the most user-friendly, documented and supported, and cheap solution to my many web design needs.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Oct 12, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Tandy S.
Senior Content Editor
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"Using WordPress, you can transform a dull website into one that is user friendly and responsive"
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

WordPress is a very user-friendly and simple-to-implement content management system. You may turn a drab website template into a welcoming and colorful front interface for your website with a little effort. Aside from creating a blog site, you can also build up a full shop setup that accepts transactions and sends bills to customers. Supports inventory management as well as customer information for the purpose of sending alerts and newsletters. WordPress, in all honesty, allows you to create virtually any kind of website you can think. Once you've understood the fundamentals, you may begin creating content for your website. You can do a great deal using plugins, and you don't require significant coding expertise to do so.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

Some third-party plugins are difficult to use. Make certain to try them out on a test site before deploying them online.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

WordPress, to begin with, is a trustworthy and dependable application. Using its features was trouble-free for me due to no technological problems. My website was completely self-built by myself. It's easy to use. Numerous free plugins are available for use in the collection. Whatever your need, there's a plugin for it. WordPress simplifies the process of installing and activating plug-ins for its users.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Oct 08, 2021
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
William C. avatar
William C.
Information Technology Manager
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"Best way to design your website and very useful."
What do you like best about WordPress.org?

I like the ease of designing our website using this program. We can add widgets and have our website looking the way we like. It does take some know-how but there are a lot of youtube videos out there to help you along the way. We use it to market our services here at our lab. It also houses our fillable forms for certain services and a contact form, all of which we set up using wordpress. It is very useful and a great tool for any business.

What do you dislike about WordPress.org?

It takes some knowledge on how to build a website. I did most of my research using Youtube. It takes some time to get the hang of. Once you receive some help from WordPress or some local web designers it becomes very easy to understand. It will take some time though if you are trying to do this by yourself of trying to keep costs down with a DIY project.

What problems is WordPress.org solving and how is that benefiting you?

No problems, in particular, just using it for marketing our business and services.

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