{"id":194,"date":"2022-10-05T05:41:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T05:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/?p=194"},"modified":"2024-10-18T12:20:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:20:27","slug":"2022-wordpress-development-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Statistics for WordPress Development You Can\u2019t Skip Considering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Even though the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualoplossing.com\/wordpress-web-development-services\">WordPress development<\/a> service is only 19 years old (which is rather young in internet years), its development has been one of the major turning points in recent decades. WordPress statistics will explain it all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, one of the most widely used platforms for building websites and content management systems (CMS) is WordPress. Its popularity is only increasing as more small businesses, corporations, and e-commerce companies come to rely on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if you want to learn more about this outstanding CMS and website builder, we have the most comprehensive list of 24 WordPress statistics for 2022 for you to peruse. Therefore, we&#8217;ll discuss several WordPress statistics on this page, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress usage statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugin statistics of WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress theme statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress security statistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, to get the inside scoop on everything related to WordPress, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#WordPress_Usage_Statistics\" >WordPress Usage Statistics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#1_46_million_websites_worldwide_uses_WordPress\" >1. 4.6 million websites worldwide uses WordPress.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#2_There_are_29_million_searches_for_the_term_%E2%80%9CWordPress%E2%80%9D_per_month_on_Google\" >2. There are 2.9 million searches for the term &#8220;WordPress&#8221; per month on Google.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#3_WordPress_users_create_more_than_500_websites_every_day_making_it_the_CMS_with_the_fastest_growth\" >3. WordPress users create more than 500 websites every day, making it the CMS with the fastest growth.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#4_Every_second_the_global_WordPress_users_create_27_new_posts\" >4. Every second, the global WordPress users create 27 new posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#5_It_is_used_by_65_of_all_websites_that_employ_a_CMS\" >5. It is used by 65% of all websites that employ a CMS.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#Plugin_Statistics_Of_WordPress\" >Plugin Statistics Of WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#1_More_than_463_million_people_have_downloaded_the_Yoast_SEO_plugin\" >1. More than 463 million people have downloaded the Yoast SEO plugin.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#2_More_than_133_million_people_have_downloaded_the_Askimet_plugin\" >2. More than 133 million people have downloaded the Askimet plugin.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#3_There_have_been_more_than_121_million_downloads_of_the_Wordfence_Security_plugin\" >3. There have been more than 121 million downloads of the Wordfence Security plugin.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#4_There_have_been_over_120_million_downloads_of_the_Jetpack_plugin\" >4. There have been over 120 million downloads of the Jetpack plugin.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#5_In_the_official_WordPress_plugin_directory_there_are_more_than_60000_free_plugins_available\" >5. In the official WordPress plugin directory, there are more than 60,000 free plugins available.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#WordPress_Theme_Statistics\" >WordPress Theme Statistics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#1_There_have_been_more_than_7_million_downloads_of_the_Astra_theme\" >1. There have been more than 7 million downloads of the Astra theme.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#2_The_top_a_million_websites_in_the_world_use_two_of_the_most_well-liked_WordPress_themes_Divi_and_Astra\" >2. The top a million websites in the world use two of the most well-liked WordPress themes: Divi and Astra.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#3_The_WordPress_theme_repository_has_31000_themes_in_total\" >3. The WordPress theme repository has 31,000 themes in total.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#4_More_than_9000_free_WordPress_themes_are_available_in_the_WordPress_theme_library\" >4. More than 9000 free WordPress themes are available in the WordPress theme library.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#5_The_average_cost_of_a_premium_WordPress_theme_is_7757\" >5. The average cost of a premium WordPress theme is $77.57.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#WordPress_Security_Statistics\" >WordPress Security Statistics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#1_185_billion_requests_for_password_attacks_were_denied_by_the_Wordfence_Security_plugin\" >1. 18.5 billion requests for password attacks were denied by the Wordfence Security plugin.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#2_From_more_than_97_million_different_IP_addresses_the_Wordfence_plugin_stopped_43_billion_attempts_to_exploit_WordPress_vulnerabilities\" >2. From more than 9.7 million different IP addresses, the Wordfence plugin stopped 4.3 billion attempts to exploit WordPress vulnerabilities.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#3_WordPress_plugins_are_responsible_for_52_of_the_platforms_vulnerabilities\" >3. WordPress plugins are responsible for 52% of the platform&#8217;s vulnerabilities.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#4_A_flaw_in_the_WordPress_hosting_system_is_to_blame_for_41_of_attacks_on_the_platform\" >4. A flaw in the WordPress hosting system is to blame for 41% of attacks on the platform.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#5_Cross-site_scripting_is_responsible_for_39_of_WordPress_vulnerabilities_XSS\" >5. Cross-site scripting is responsible for 39% of WordPress vulnerabilities (XSS).<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualoplossing.com\/blog\/2022-wordpress-development-statistics\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Usage_Statistics\"><\/span><strong>WordPress Usage<\/strong> <strong>Statistics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you curious about the user base of WordPress? View the data on WordPress usage below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_46_million_websites_worldwide_uses_WordPress\"><\/span>1. <strong>4.6 million websites worldwide<\/strong> <strong>uses WordPress.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 74.6 million websites use WordPress, making it one of the most widely used content management systems (CMS) and website construction platforms worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_There_are_29_million_searches_for_the_term_%E2%80%9CWordPress%E2%80%9D_per_month_on_Google\"><\/span>2. <strong>There are 2.9 million searches for the term &#8220;WordPress&#8221; per month on Google.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is a topic that is actively searched for online, with 2.9 million Google searches for the term per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_WordPress_users_create_more_than_500_websites_every_day_making_it_the_CMS_with_the_fastest_growth\"><\/span>3. <strong>WordPress users create more than 500 websites every day, making it the CMS with the fastest growth.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress continues to gain popularity, with more than 500 websites being made using the software every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Every_second_the_global_WordPress_users_create_27_new_posts\"><\/span><strong>4. Every second, the global WordPress users create 27 new posts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are currently 27 new articles published worldwide every second on WordPress, which users continue to use to publish and manage the content of their websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_It_is_used_by_65_of_all_websites_that_employ_a_CMS\"><\/span>5. It<strong> is used by 65% of all websites that employ a CMS.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress, which powers 65% of all websites using a CMS, is one of the most widely used CMS platforms in the world, as we have already mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plugin_Statistics_Of_WordPress\"><\/span><strong>Plugin Statistics<\/strong> <strong>Of WordPress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress has a number of plugins that can help you manage your website more effectively, from boosting search engine rankings to enhancing site security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some statistics related to WordPress plugins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_More_than_463_million_people_have_downloaded_the_Yoast_SEO_plugin\"><\/span>1. <strong>More than 463 million people have downloaded the Yoast SEO plugin.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most used WordPress plugins is Yoast SEO, which has more than 463 million downloads. It aids customers in enhancing the search engine optimization (SEO) functionality of their websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_More_than_133_million_people_have_downloaded_the_Askimet_plugin\"><\/span><strong>2. More than 133 million people have downloaded the Askimet plugin.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 133 million downloads, Askimet is another well-liked WordPress plugin that assists users in preventing spam comments from appearing on their articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_There_have_been_more_than_121_million_downloads_of_the_Wordfence_Security_plugin\"><\/span><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>There have been more than 121 million downloads of the Wordfence Security plugin.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 121 million downloads, the Wordfence Security plugin offers users a firewall to protect their websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_There_have_been_over_120_million_downloads_of_the_Jetpack_plugin\"><\/span><strong>4. There have been over 120 million downloads of the Jetpack plugin.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been more than 120 million downloads of the Jetpack WordPress plugin. Users can use this plugin to enhance the design, security, and marketing strategies of their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_In_the_official_WordPress_plugin_directory_there_are_more_than_60000_free_plugins_available\"><\/span><strong>5. In the official WordPress plugin directory, there are more than 60,000 free plugins available.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 60,000 free plugins that improve user website management are available in the official WordPress plugin directory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Theme_Statistics\"><\/span><strong>WordPress Theme <strong>Statistics<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress also comes with a variety of themes to assist you in designing and setting up your website in a way that represents your brand and makes it simple for your audience to find your goods or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, view the statistics of our preferred <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\">WordPress themes<\/a> below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_There_have_been_more_than_7_million_downloads_of_the_Astra_theme\"><\/span><strong>1. There have been more than 7 million downloads of the Astra theme.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With over seven million downloads, the Astra theme is one of the most widely used WordPress themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_top_a_million_websites_in_the_world_use_two_of_the_most_well-liked_WordPress_themes_Divi_and_Astra\"><\/span><strong>2. The top a million websites in the world use two of the most well-liked WordPress themes: Divi and Astra.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Divi and Astra are the two most popular WordPress themes out of the 36% of WordPress websites in the top one million websites in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_WordPress_theme_repository_has_31000_themes_in_total\"><\/span>3. <strong>The WordPress theme repository has 31,000 themes in total.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With 31,000 themes in its theme repository, WordPress offers a huge selection of themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_More_than_9000_free_WordPress_themes_are_available_in_the_WordPress_theme_library\"><\/span>4. <strong>More than 9000 free WordPress themes are available in the WordPress theme library.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re in luck if you wish to choose a free theme for your WordPress website. Over 9000 free WordPress themes are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_average_cost_of_a_premium_WordPress_theme_is_7757\"><\/span><strong>5. The average cost of a premium WordPress theme is $77.57.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you curious about the cost of a WordPress theme? The average cost for a premium WordPress theme among users is $77.57.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Security_Statistics\"><\/span><strong>WordPress Security Statistics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you unsure as to whether WordPress will keep your company&#8217;s data and information about website visitors safe and secure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, we&#8217;ve collected the essential WordPress statistics below for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_185_billion_requests_for_password_attacks_were_denied_by_the_Wordfence_Security_plugin\"><\/span>1. <strong>18.5 billion requests for password attacks were denied by the Wordfence Security plugin.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wordfence Security plugin, one of the most dependable WordPress security plugins, has successfully blocked more than 18.5 billion password attack requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_From_more_than_97_million_different_IP_addresses_the_Wordfence_plugin_stopped_43_billion_attempts_to_exploit_WordPress_vulnerabilities\"><\/span><strong>2. From more than 9.7 million different IP addresses, the Wordfence plugin stopped 4.3 billion attempts to exploit WordPress vulnerabilities.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wordfence Security plugin kept WordPress sites as safe and secure as possible by blocking over 4.3 billion attempts to exploit WordPress vulnerabilities from over 9.7 million different IP addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_WordPress_plugins_are_responsible_for_52_of_the_platforms_vulnerabilities\"><\/span><strong>3. WordPress plugins are responsible for 52% of the platform&#8217;s vulnerabilities.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that 52% of WordPress vulnerabilities relate to plugins, it is imperative to exercise caution while selecting plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_A_flaw_in_the_WordPress_hosting_system_is_to_blame_for_41_of_attacks_on_the_platform\"><\/span><strong>4. A flaw in the WordPress hosting system is to blame for 41% of attacks on the platform.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally vulnerable, the WordPress hosting platform accounts for 41% of WordPress attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Cross-site_scripting_is_responsible_for_39_of_WordPress_vulnerabilities_XSS\"><\/span><strong>5. Cross-site scripting is responsible for 39% of WordPress vulnerabilities (XSS).<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An injection attack known as XSS enables attackers to interfere with user activities on your website. Additionally, 39% of WordPress website vulnerabilities are caused by XSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, after reading those great WordPress data, are you prepared to create a website that generates impressive results for your company? Virtual Oplossing\u2019s WordPress development service professionals can assist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, our developers and designers are all prepped up to provide award-winning services. 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