# Page 2 | WordPress Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is WordPress the right Website Builder solution for you? Explore 14980 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/reviews --- WordPress 4.6 (14980) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of WordPress ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 14980 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Alicia E. Full stack developer Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Cool for building websites if you don’t know how to code" May 1, 2026 4.0 My client asked me to use Wordpress for their website and online store and it was an adventure. I usually use php, css, html to create sections and craft a beautiful website. But this time I used Wordpress with other plugins and it saved me a lot of time because their visual layout was nice. Click and drop. The main learning curve was finding where to add these code snippets or personalized css. But there’s a lot of information and tutorials so was quite easy. Pros I like how easy is and also is well integrated with other tools. Even if you don’t know how to code, you can built a website for free. The mobile experience is also nice. Their plugin library is amazing. Cons It could be quite confusing for a programmer because I couldn’t find the settings I wanted to change. With codes is easier. Alternatives considered [Shopify](https://www.capterra.com/p/83891/Shopify/) Reason for choosing WordPress It was free and more customizable than shopify Review Source sabrina M. redattrice Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Semplice e intuitivo per la realizzazione di blog e siti web" April 21, 2026 5.0 In generale preferisco Wordpress rispetto ad altri siti che offrono la possibilità di creare blog. Mi è capitato di recente di aprirmi un blog e sono riuscita a costruirlo da zero, passo dopo passo, solo con Wordpress, dopo essermi arenata con altre piattaforme. Pros Si è dimostrato molto più intuitivo rispetto ad altri CMS, soprattutto nella realizzazione di blog e siti web Cons per costruire un blog serio serve necessariamente pagare un abbonamento. Si potrebbe ampliare la versione base gratis con maggiori plugin e implementazioni Switched from [Blogger](https://www.capterra.com/p/231507/Blogger/) wordpress è decisamente più semplice e intuitivo da utilizzare e molto più ricco di plugin con cui perfezionare e migliorare il proprio sito o blog Review Source Roger A. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very flexible, but my only comment would be that needs maintenance" January 3, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience has been very good. WordPress is a powerful platform for websites, but to use it properly you need time, good setup, and regular maintenance. Pros I like how flexible WordPress is and how many plugins and themes are available. It allows you to customize almost anything and build different types of websites. Cons Sometimes it can be slow if you use too many plugins, and updates can cause conflicts. It also requires maintenance and basic technical knowledge. Review Source Troy C. Owner Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The King of CMS (If You Don't Mind the Drama)" January 4, 2026 5.0 Value for Money - While the WordPress core software is open-source and free, calling it "free" is slightly misleading for a business context. To get a site performing at a professional level, budgets need to be allocated for high-quality hosting, a solid premium theme, and likely a few paid plugins for security or SEO. That said, even with these costs, the value proposition beats closed platforms where subscription fees can hike unexpectedly. You are paying for ownership and freedom. Customer Support - There is no 1-800 number for WordPress.org. For users expecting white-glove service, this can be a shock. However, the community support is the platform's greatest asset. Virtually every error code or conflict has been documented and solved by the community on forums or YouTube. If direct support is a must, it requires paying for a Managed WordPress host rather than relying on the software organization itself. Ease of Use & Page Editing - WordPress is a powerful operating system, not a simple drag-and-drop toy. There is a learning curve. The native Block Editor (Gutenberg) has improved significantly but can still feel clunky compared to proprietary website builders. Many professionals eventually bypass the default editor in favor of third-party page builders. Templates & Website Design - The repository offers thousands of themes, but quality varies wildly. Many "niche" themes look great in demos but break easily. Mobile Responsiveness - Out of the box, modern WordPress themes are fully responsive. Mobile issues rarely stem from the software itself but rather from user implementation—such as using non-responsive tables or oversized images. It handles mobile well, but it requires the user to audit their work on different devices. The "Elephant in the Room" (Company Politics) From a product standpoint, WordPress is solid. However, the recent friction between company leadership and third-party hosting providers has left a sour taste. The software remains excellent, and the community is resilient, but the current political climate at the top adds a layer of uncertainty that wasn't there in previous years. It’s a great product, but the governance drama is a valid concern for new users. Pros Unbeatable ecosystem and flexibility. The community is the best tech support in the world. You own your data completely; no platform lock-in. Cons Corporate politics and leadership drama are becoming a distraction. Requires a "DIY" mindset; no official support hotline. "Free" can become expensive once you add necessary premium plugins. Alternatives considered [Drupal](https://www.capterra.com/p/119594/Drupal/) Reason for choosing WordPress Better options to use for what I needed. Review Source Steve H. Founder Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple, effective website creation, no code required " December 2, 2025 5.0 I genuinely like the platform. There is a lot of support available. I love that I don't need to write code to have a great looking site. Pros I am using both options with WordPress. I have a blog on WordPress.com for the past 15 years and I created a website on a hosted WordPress server with GoDaddy. In both cases the setup was very easy, and I was up and running in a very short time. I am a huge fan of templates. Cons The difference between the two options is frustrating. The most frustrating part for me was the missing metrics in the hosted version. Alternatives considered [Blogger](https://www.capterra.com/p/231507/Blogger/)[GoDaddy Website Builder](https://www.capterra.com/p/182500/GoDaddy-Website-Builder/) Reason for choosing WordPress I chose WordPress.com over Blogger for my blog because the WordPress blogs always looked better. I chose hosted WordPress over Website Builder because I liked my design options and plug ins better. Review Source DH Deborah H. Communications Manager Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We left Wordpress for a simpler website building platform" November 25, 2025 2.0 We found that Wordpress was difficult to use on the backend as someone with limited coding experience it was hard to make things look good on the front end and I was always afraid of breaking a feature by inserting the wrong code. Pros We left Wordpress for a website builder that offers more customer support and had better security features. Cons We hated having to manage all the widgets on the backend to add any features to our website. We also worried about the security issues for hackers to have access to our site between the templates and all of the widgets we had to use to make our site function it left a lot of vulnerable points. Also, it was hard to make the site look clean with the template we used and it was clunky to add simple updates. Alternatives considered [Tithely All Access](https://www.capterra.com/p/10029748/Tithely-All-Access/)[Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/) Reason for choosing WordPress We actually left Wordpress for Tithely because their backend is more user friendly and their customer support is excellent. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Paralegal Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Website Creation Website" March 8, 2026 5.0 I love Wordpress have been using it for several years. It’s easy to create and update your page and they have so many creative solutions to make your website how you want. Pros I love how easy it is to customize your website and allow you to make add ins and help you make your website flow smoothly. Cons I don’t have much negative to say about Wordpress. If you want to have a more complicated website you will need to put more time and effort to create your website. Review Source Athena A. Administrative Assistant to Technology and Technical Affairs Information Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing when you don't have an in-house web developer." January 25, 2026 5.0 Overall, the experience is definitely worth it, especially if you don't have an in-house web developer. Pros It's very easy to learn and train new people on how to edit pages across the site. The block system makes designing new sites simple whenever we need to add something new. Cons Our company uses a theme, which can be a bit restrictive when attempting to do something creative with custom coding. Review Source Bharat S. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing Platform for Website Devlopment." September 23, 2025 5.0 I don't know about any website development language and WordPress help me to develop a beautiful website for my business and my clients. It is very good for a non-technical person. Pros It is very easy to design your first website so much time-saving. also so many plugins are availble they gives templates for making website like elementor is greate plugin it's a page bulider plugin help to create and edit page. Cons The speed of WordPress website is not too good. Due to unnecessary codes, the website size is increased. Switched from [Blogger](https://www.capterra.com/p/231507/Blogger/) There is so limitation in blogger to build a website. Review Source JlD Jenna lee D. Founder Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Wordpress - Still the best" December 8, 2025 4.0 I've been using it to build websites for more than 15 years. I am a content marketer not a developer, so sometimes I have worked with developers to code more advanced features I want. I like that Wordpress is not as limiting as some platforms like Wix and Squarespace. The options for Wordpress are nearly endless and it is possible to build a very unique site on WP. Pros I've used Wordpress for more than 15 years. In many ways, because so much has stayed the same, it remains a platform I find easy to use. However, that also depends on the theme. Some themes are really not intuitive and do not have great documentation for how to use them. Other forms are easy to navigate and have loads of help documents online. The ability to use different themes is what makes Wordpress such a valuable platform. Cons What I like least is the variability in quality of themes for Wordpress. Unlike Squarespace where all themes work the same, Wordpress themes vary significantly in how they work and how much help documentation is available. Switched from [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) I've used Squarespace, Wix, and Wordpress and I keep coming back to Wordpress for its versatility. Review Source DD Dennis D. Business Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "You can't get much better even if it has issues sometimes!" October 3, 2025 4.0 Overall my experience has always been great. There's been times when I have been frustrated with the platform but due to it's widespread use and open source nature, fixes are almost always readily available. Pros It's very easy to install with almost any hosting platform. It's also very easy to self host. Updates are easy and can even be set to auto install so that you can always have the latest security updates. Cons There are many vulnerabilities. This is mostly due to it's popularity as it powers more websites than any other platform. Sometimes it takes too long to have things patched but that is not always an issue with the core of WordPress. That could very well be an issue for the addon and theme devs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Associate Director, Evaluation Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Web Hosting Platform" February 13, 2026 5.0 Overall, WordPress has been a solid web design option. I have recommended it both for larger organizations that are seeking to modernize its website, as well as family, friends, and freelance clients looking to set up an easy site. Pros I have recommended WordPress to a number of organizations that I have worked for and freelance clients, too. It offers a variety of solid templates for web design beginners that are easy to customize. For more advanced users, Wordpress can be an even more powerful tool, with an array of customization options and integrations. Over the years, I have particularly appreciated the Wordpress team's support with backing up data, setting up sites, and updating the platform for new browsers and devices. Cons The way that WordPress integrates with various domain hosting platforms can take some getting used to, but its customer support team tends to take the stress out of most difficulties. Review Source SG Swagat G. IT Support Technician Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Absolutely a WINNER!" April 17, 2026 5.0 I have been using WordPress to design and develop websites for my personal portfolio and business needs. Pros What I love about Wordpress is it's ability to help you integrate many available plugins to your website to make your site more rigid and offer more features to it. For eg: live chat plugins, woocommerce integrations, Paypal payments, etc. Everything at one place for you to use. The other reason I like WordPress is because it is absolutely FREE to use. There's a variety of free themes to choose from too. Absolutely, a WINNER! Cons I do not specifically have any complaints so far with WordPress. But, I wish it gave users more flexibility in terms of editing few stuffs without knowing the code. For eg, for some themes, if you want to get rid of their footer, you can't do it from the dashboard. Instead you would have to go to the CODE section is figure out the removal. For someone with a little bit of code knowledge, it's not a problem, but for a non-techy person, that's going to be a pain. Review Source Marko S. Consultant Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A legendary platform. A 10/10 forever." August 20, 2025 5.0 15 years and more than 80 projects successfully completed on WordPress. The most useful and unparalleled part is the vast knowledge base built around it, for years developers tinkered and built many useful plugins and addons and code well written so that we could get almost anything based on WordPress - stable and functional. Pros We are using WordPress for more than 15 years. Despite the new platforms and technologies, WordPress managed to stay afloat and deliver exceptional (and FREE) updates on a extremely useful service. Yes, there is Figma and many other solutions but the EASE OF USE is unparalleled. You can easily build a successful website, blog etc. In a short time even with low tech skills, by using the amazing and large knowledgebase. Highly recommend and easy to adapt to any purpose. Cons The plugins incompatibility with certain themes - but this is the side of plugins development teams. So I can't fault WordPress for almost anything much. Reason for choosing WordPress Wordpress is a step above in terms of knowledgebase and tutorials, plugins etc. Switched from [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) Despite its modern aspect and looks, Wix couldn't allow access to the backened making some options unavailable or hard to implement. Review Source Sven S. Director Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Flexible, Powerful, and Easy to Grow With" April 11, 2026 5.0 I have been using WordPress for quite some time and am very satisfied with it. It is one of the most flexible platforms I have worked with and makes it easy to build and manage websites of different sizes. The system is intuitive enough for regular content updates, but also powerful enough to support more advanced needs through themes, plugins, and customization options. What I value most is that WordPress gives me a lot of control while still remaining accessible for everyday use. Pros WordPress offers an excellent balance of ease of use and flexibility. It is simple to publish and update content, and the large selection of themes and plugins makes it possible to adapt a website to almost any requirement. The platform is widely supported, regularly updated, and suitable for blogs, business websites, and more complex projects. Its strong community and ecosystem make it easy to find help, extensions, and solutions when needed. Cons One downside is that the many available plugins can sometimes lead to extra maintenance, and not every extension works perfectly with every theme or update. For beginners, the amount of choice and customization options can feel a bit overwhelming at first. Performance can also depend heavily on the quality of the hosting environment and the plugins being used. Even so, these are manageable trade-offs for the level of freedom WordPress provides. Review Source NH Neil H. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "In a league of its own" August 25, 2025 4.0 I run over 20 WordPress websites, and there is no doubt that Automattic is one of the greatest forces behind the democratisation of the internet. I recommend the GeneratePress template for a clean, flexible build. Pros As one of the few open source content management systems, WordPress is in a different league to other CMS options. Free to download, there is no better value for money. Since the inclusion of Gutenburg, WP has been easier to use. Woo Commerce is a fantastic plugin for ecommerce. Cons There is a frustrating bug at the moment which is affecting the scheduling of posts. The Gutenburg block system could also be improved with more sophisticated user controls. Review Source SK Sam K. Lead Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lots of Capabilities, But Not User Friendly" November 16, 2025 3.0 I have used WordPress to design sites for some of my clients, and my problem with using this platform as opposed to Wix or Squarespace is that it takes a lot longer in WordPress to create the desired design as it is not intuitive. Pros WordPress is considered to be the industry standard and has and incredible amount of capabilities and features. Cons I think the main problem with WordPress is that the product is not intuitive. If you are not trained to use WordPress to some extent, executing the types of WordPress sights that make the platform a top choice for many website designers is incredibly difficult. Review Source Hayden R. Graphic Design Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Brilliant Website Development Tool" April 3, 2026 5.0 Overall a positive experience. Makes maintaining and updating websites possible for any business no matter how much software experience owned. Pros Wordpress has made website design and editing easy for everybody, especially those with no coding experience. The interface makes all tools and pages understandable. Wordpress also contains a huge array of templates making any website design possible. Cons My biggest concern would be the maintenance that needs to be put into WordPress. Having many plugins within the website can cause many updates otherwise the website and certain plugins can run slowly. Review Source Daniela G. Founder and Director Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very versatile but difficult to use" July 4, 2025 4.0 I commissioned the creation of an ad-hoc website and the result was very good. It was a real estate website, therefore quite complicated. I added some plugins for specific features. However, I had some issues, especially because it did not allow the creation and the integration of an xml feed, which for real estate is very basic. Pros WordPress is very versatile and it allows the creation of a very customised website. it works with many different themes and it offers a huge variety of plugins that can be implemented to add more features. Some are free, some require a payment, but they allow to add many different features to your website. Cons I find it very complicated to use. Unlike other website builder systems that are very easy to use even without any technical knowledge (or with a minimal one). to work with WordPress I had to hire a web designer, and this of course affects the costs. Review Source RG Rodrigo G. Publisher Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Satisfeito há seis anos." September 9, 2025 5.0 Edito um portal de notícias há seis anos baseado no WordPress (com um tema externo) e desde o começo me integrei de forma simples ao programa. As atualizações são constantes e sei bem o que vou encontrar a cada dia. Pros Ele é simples e intuitivo para a montagem e manutenção de um site de notícias, como o que tenho, mesmo para quem não tem tanto conhecimento técnico. Cons Nem sempre a integração com os plugins necessários é simples e eficiente. Além disso, por vezes sinto falta de um suporte que vá além do forum. Review Source CT Christopher T. Senior Creative Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great visual editor and content manager for websites." May 30, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience has been mostly positive. WordPress is a powerful platform for designers who want both creative freedom and scalability, but it does require regular maintenance and performance optimization to run smoothly. Pros As a designer, I appreciate how flexible WordPress is when it comes to customisation. The vast library of themes and plugins allows me to create high quality sites without touching much code, and tools like Elementor or custom CSS give me extra control over the design when I need it. Cons Sometimes it can feel bloated and clunky, especially when too many plugins are installed—it slows down the site and sometimes leads to conflicts. Review Source David V. Lead Developer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great platform for building websites" August 19, 2025 5.0 I've been using WordPress for over 8 years and have helped countless businesses build the online footprint with robust custom built WordPress sites Pros I like the accessibility of WordPress and the community around the product. This website builder has an endless amount of options and allows a user to go as deep as they want to, or to get the job done as quickly as possible. That flexibility goes a long way. Cons In the beginning, educating myself about themes, plugins, how site storage works, image optimization, there can be a steep learning curve for all of the things you need to keep in mind. Alternatives considered [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/)[Squarespace](https://www.capterra.com/p/143461/Squarespace/)[Framer](https://www.capterra.com/p/178917/Framer/) Reason for choosing WordPress The ability to find resources and people who already know wordpress was much easier. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Web Development Defense & Space Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Accessible web development for the masses" June 29, 2025 5.0 Overall I have had a positive experience with Wordress over the years, I've developed, managed, run, troubleshooted, migrated many wordpress sites over the years and it has always been a trustworthy straightforward platform to work with. Pros Wordress has been the king of accessible web development for the masses. With wide 3rd party support and continuous development of the platform it has been the go to for a large part of the web. Wordpress is great in that it's capable of both simple and custom complex website and has a lot of support out there if you need it. Cons Being one of the most popular web platforms it also unfortunately becomes a large target for bots and hackers that will try to exploit security vulnerabilities, however luckily many of those concerns can be mitigated through various means. Review Source Damian W. Senior Director, Fundraising Technology Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Using WordPress for Chapter & P2P Websites is Easy!" August 28, 2025 4.0 Pros Our foundation got WordPress about 10 years ago to build our chapter websites. The look was good and the build was pretty straight forward. Since then are also using WordPress for one of our P2P program websites. The decision to use this, instead of another software we had, was for it's capability to create nice, clean, and stylish pages. We can create multiple templates and the pages are easy to edit. It works well our other software and has a good selection of API plugins. Also, it's cost, is minimal. We only pay for one plugin! Plus, customer support is pretty good. Overall, I would recommend WordPress for those wanting to create website that are easy to build and look great! Cons Only issue I have seen with WordPress is sometimes the syncing/updating of data on our WP pages, from our source software, can take some time. Review Source AM Anna M. Owner, web developer, designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Absolutely amazing and reliable platform - sky is tour limit!" July 14, 2025 5.0 Overall Wordpress is a fantastic platform for everyone, no matter what is your skill level or budget. Gives you free themes and premium themes, same with plugins. Because it’s so big and popular I find it easy to integrate with everything. If something can’t be integrated with WP it’s not worth using. I design websites in WP and I don’t have IT background, I’m a designer and I’ve done over 700 websites without any IT support, and that’s thanks to Wordpress! Pros Oh, where to start! Wordpress is amazing platform! I can honestly say that you can do anything with it no matter the skills lever or budget. Cons Not much really, the amount of updates is now way bigger than it used to but that is making it more save and more reliable than before. Maybe support could be better but it’s the size of the platform so possibly not realistic. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.