WordPress
Dominant CMS powering a huge fraction of the web via themes/plugins.
Why it is included
Unmatched ecosystem and hosting availability—security requires disciplined updates.
Best for
Blogs, marketing sites, SMB web presence.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
Site alternative to Squarespace, Wix, and Webflow for self-hosted publishing.
Strengths
- Plugins
- Themes
- SEO tooling
Limitations
- Plugin risk surface; performance tuning at scale
Good alternatives
Drupal · Ghost
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