WordPress

WordPress
Status	🤝 Community
Type	Blogging CMS / Website Builder
License	GNU General Public License v2
Language	PHP
Database
Latest Version
Release Date
Website	Official Site
GitHub	Repository

WordPress is a free and open-source content management system written in PHP and paired with a database. As of 2024, WordPress powers over 43% of all websites on the internet.

Overview

WordPress was originally created by Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little as a fork of b2/cafelog in 2003. What began as a simple blogging platform has evolved into a full-featured website builder. The WordPress ecosystem is defined by its massive library of over 59,000 free plugins in the official repository and more than 10,000 free themes.

Key Features

Block Editor (Gutenberg) — Modern drag-and-drop page builder
Theme System — Thousands of themes for complete visual customization
Plugin Architecture — Extendable via 59,000+ plugins
WooCommerce Integration — Transform any WordPress site into a full eCommerce store
REST API — Full JSON REST API for headless/decoupled architectures

Installation

Requirements

PHP 7.4 or higher
Database server
Web Server (Apache or Nginx)

Quick Start

1. Download the latest version from WordPress.org. 2. Upload the files to your web server. 3. Create a database for WordPress to use. 4. Visit your domain in a browser to complete the 5-minute setup wizard.

API Reference

WordPress ships with a full REST API available at the `/wp-json/wp/v2/` endpoint. You can retrieve posts, pages, and custom post types using standard HTTP requests.

Pricing

WordPress itself is completely free and open source. Costs are associated with hosting, domain registration, and optional premium themes or plugins.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros	❌ Cons
Largest ecosystem (59,000+ plugins)	Plugin conflicts are common
Beginner-friendly admin interface	Performance requires optimization
Free and open source	Security vulnerabilities via outdated plugins

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