WordPress is Actually Good.

There’s a lot of unnecessary WP bashing out there!

The truth is, WordPress dominates because it’s flexible, scalable, and widely supported. Most of the criticism comes from:

1. People who only see it as a “blogging platform” (ignoring its use in high-end, enterprise sites).
2. Developers who prefer headless solutions (fair, but WP can do that too with WP REST API/Gatsby).
3. Bad WP experiences from bloated, poorly-built sites (which is not WP’s fault, bad implementation is bad implementation).

Why WordPress Still Wins for Many Use Cases

• It’s used by the biggest brands & media companies (if TIME, TechCrunch, and PlayStation trust it, it’s good enough for most).
• It scales well when optimized properly (caching, CDNs, and proper hosting matter).
• It’s open-source, meaning total control (no SaaS lock-in like Wix or Squarespace).
• The ecosystem is massive (plugins, themes, dev support, enterprise hosting like WP VIP).
• Security is solid with the right setup (many gov sites use it because it can be hardened).

It’s used by the biggest brands & media companies (if TIME, TechCrunch, and PlayStation trust it, it’s good enough for most).
It scales well when optimized properly (caching, CDNs, and proper hosting matter).
It’s open-source, meaning total control (no SaaS lock-in like Wix or Squarespace).
The ecosystem is massive (plugins, themes, dev support, enterprise hosting like WP VIP).
Security is solid with the right setup (many gov sites use it because it can be hardened).

The “Real” Alternative?

People say, “Just use Webflow, Shopify, or headless with Next.js!” But here’s the reality:

• Webflow → Amazing, but limited for custom database-driven content.
• Shopify → Best for e-commerce but has rigid templating & high transaction fees.
• Headless WP (with Gatsby/Next.js) → Great for large, API-driven setups but more dev-heavy.

Final Thoughts

💡 WP isn’t perfect, but it’s a tool like any other, its success depends on who’s building it. It powers government agencies, Fortune 500s, and some of the most visited sites in the world. If it’s good enough for them, it’s far from “outdated” or “bad.”

🏆 Prominent & High-Traffic WordPress Sites

💼 Business & Technology

1. Microsoft News – Microsoft’s official news and press releases.
2. IBM Newsroom – IBM’s latest tech innovations and company updates.
3. TechCrunch – Major tech news publication.
4. The Mozilla Blog – Updates from the creators of Firefox.
5. Slack Blog – Business and product updates from Slack.
6. cPanel Blog – Official blog of the popular web hosting control panel.
7. Envato – Home of ThemeForest, CodeCanyon, and other web dev resources.
8. Evernote Blog – Productivity insights from Evernote.
9. Facebook Newsroom (Meta) – Updates from Meta (formerly Facebook).
10. CoinDesk – The biggest crypto and blockchain news site.
11. Yelp Blog – Business and community insights from Yelp.
12. The Rolling Stones – The official website of the legendary band.
13. Qualcomm – Tech giant using WordPress for its news section.

📺 Media, News & Entertainment

14. The New York Times Company – The corporate site of The New York Times.
15. Variety – Entertainment industry news.
16. Time Magazine – Major U.S. magazine covering global news.
17. The Walt Disney Company – Disney’s corporate website.
18. BBC America – U.S. branch of the BBC.
19. The New Yorker – Known for its in-depth journalism.
20. Reuters Blogs – WordPress powers some sections of Reuters.
21. Forbes Blogs – Some parts of Forbes run on WordPress.
22. The Next Web (TNW) – Tech and startup-focused publication.
23. Harvard Gazette – Harvard University’s official news publication.
24. Spotify Newsroom – Updates from the world’s biggest music streaming service.
25. TED Blog – Official TED Talks blog.

🎨 Fashion, Luxury, & Lifestyle

26. Vogue – The digital presence of the world’s biggest fashion magazine.
27. Mercedes-Benz – Sleek and modern WordPress-powered website.
28. Beyoncé – Official website of Queen B.
29. The Official James Bond 007 Site – Home of the James Bond franchise.
30. PlayStation Blog – Official gaming updates from Sony PlayStation.
31. Blender – Open-source 3D modeling software.
32. Hypebeast – Fashion, culture, and sneaker news.
33. Gucci Equilibrium – Gucci’s sustainability initiative.
34. The Sartorialist – High-end street fashion photography.

🏛️ Government, Nonprofits, & Education

35. Whitehouse.gov (Archived Version) – Obama administration’s website (powered by WordPress).
36. The United Nations Foundation – Global initiatives backed by the UN.
37. NASA Blogs – Official space and science updates.
38. U.S. Department of State – Some sections of State.gov run on WordPress.
39. The City of Stockholm – The official website for Stockholm, Sweden.
40. University of Washington – News site for UW.
41. Harvard Blogs – Blogging network for Harvard University.
42. Cornell University – Cornell’s news site.

🏢 Corporate & Finance

43. Bloomberg Professional – Finance news and analytics.
44. The Wall Street Journal Law Blog – A section of WSJ that runs on WordPress.
45. Groupon – WordPress powers sections of Groupon.
46. UPS Pressroom – UPS uses WordPress for PR updates.
47. The Official Salesforce Blog – Updates from the CRM giant.

🏡 Real Estate & Hospitality

48. Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts – Luxury hotel chain using WordPress.
49. Airbnb Newsroom – Corporate news for Airbnb.
50. The Marriott News Center – Marriott’s press release site.
51. WeWork – WordPress powers parts of the WeWork site.