Modern web development is evolving at a frantic pace. Every year, new frameworks appear: React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, and now the ultra-fast Astro. They all offer better performance, security, and developer experience.
But if you look at the statistics, over 40% of all websites in the world still run on WordPress. Why does this happen?
1. An Unbeatable Ecosystem
WordPress is not just a CMS; it’s a giant ecosystem. Tens of thousands of free and paid plugins allow you to add an online store (WooCommerce), SEO optimization (Yoast), a forum, or online courses in just a few clicks. For modern frameworks, most of this functionality has to be built from scratch or integrated through complex APIs.
2. Clients Want to Manage Content Themselves
When you deliver an Astro or Next.js site to a client, you often have to set up a headless CMS (like Sanity or Keystatic). For many clients, this interface is unfamiliar.
On the other hand, the WordPress admin panel is familiar to almost everyone. Clients know how to add news, change text, or upload an image. They feel in control.
3. Cheap Development and Maintenance
Finding a WordPress developer is easy and cheap. Finding an Astro or Next.js developer is more expensive. Businesses always count money. If a typical corporate site or blog can be built on WordPress in a week for $1000, a business will choose that option, even if the site takes half a second longer to load.
What to Choose?
Modern frameworks like Astro are the ideal choice for complex web applications, high-performance landing pages, portfolios, and projects where speed and security are critical.
But for standard blogs, small online stores, and corporate sites with frequently updated content — WordPress will remain the king of the market for a long time.