WordPress

WordPress is a widely-used, free, and open-source content management system (CMS) that enables users to create and manage websites with ease. Launched on May 27, 2003, by American developer Matt Mullenweg and English developer Mike Little, WordPress has grown from a simple blogging tool into a versatile platform supporting various types of web content, including traditional websites, forums, media galleries, membership sites, learning management systems, and online stores. The software is written in PHP and utilizes a MySQL or MariaDB database, offering features such as a plugin architecture and a template system, known as themes, which allow users to customize their sites extensively. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress?utm_source=openai))

The WordPress Foundation, a non-profit organization, owns the WordPress trademark and supports the project’s development to ensure its open-source nature and accessibility. While the core software is maintained by a global community of contributors, Automattic, a company founded by Matt Mullenweg, plays a significant role in the ecosystem by offering related services and products. As of 2024, WordPress was used by 62.0% of all websites whose content management system is known, and 22.52% of the top one million websites, highlighting its dominant position in the market. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress?utm_source=openai))