Why WordPress Sucks
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Why WordPress Sucks
WordPress’ Flaws
Data Table:
| Stats | WordPress | Static | Static Example (zeq.rocks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Expensive, $40+ | Cheap, $20- | Cheap, $17/yr |
| Speed | Slow, 4+ seconds | Fast, 0.7- seconds | Fast. 0.4 to 0.6 SI |
| Security | Insecure, PHP, Databases | Secure, HTML, CSS/JS | Secure, HTML/CSS |
| Maintenance | High, constant management | Low, minimal updates | Low |
30%+ of the internet uses WordPress. Why is that? Probably because it’s “easy” to get started compared to a static site generator. But that convenience comes with a price. That price is WordPress’ flaws: insecurity, speed, cost, and maintenance.
Security: WordPress sites are dynamic, meaning they use MySQL/MariaDB. Dynamic sites are inherently easier to exploit than static sites. WordPress also relies on themes, plugins, PHP, and third-party integrations. SQL and PHP leave room for SQL injection and remote code execution.
Speed: WordPress uses a lot of PHP and frequent database queries. This leads to higher server load and slower load times. An unoptimized site can take 4+ seconds to load, while many modern static sites can load in under 0.4 seconds.
Price: With WordPress, you typically need more expensive hosting, premium themes/plugins, and you risk running into scams.
Maintenance: WordPress requires much more maintenance than static sites. You need to manage security, costs, speed, and technical knowledge. This is a significant burden compared to modern static site generators like Eleventy, Hugo, or Jekyll.
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