Category: Statistics

In a world where there are over 1.8 billion websites, with 80 million using a CMS solution. The top contenders for most used CMS solutions are WordPress, Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace. WordPress holds the top spot for the most used CMS solution, with over 40% of websites using WordPress.

According to W3techs.com, the share trends for CMS solutions is as follows:

This report shows the market share trends for the top content management systems since August 2024.

For more information and statistics, see:

• https://w3techs.com/technologies/history_overview/content_management/all
• https://wpmet.com/cms-market-share/

Joomla was once a major player in the CMS space, rivaling WordPress during the mid-2000s. But in 2025, it’s facing serious competition from newer, more user-friendly platforms like Wix and Squarespace. So, is Joomla still relevant?

The answer is yes, but only for the right user.

Joomla offers a balance between customizability and structure. It features:

• A robust user access control system
• Native multilingual support
• Extensive extension library

Where Joomla shines is in building membership-based platforms, complex directory sites, or nonprofit portals. But its steep learning curve and less active developer community can make it intimidating for beginners.

While Joomla’s market share has shrunk to under 2% globally as of 2025, it still has a loyal user base, especially in government and NGO sectors. Joomla 5’s release focused on speed, accessibility, and improved PHP compatibility.

For more information, reference https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/joomla-vs-wordpress