What are the market shares of CMS systems in 2022?

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March 20, 2023
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Key points

The CMS (content management system in English) has become quite popular over the past decade for website creation. They allow users to build websites, whether for showcase or e-commerce, and manage content without any coding knowledge.  

The popularity of this market has led to the emergence of numerous platforms: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Webflow, Shopify... etc...

So, in terms of numbers, what are the most used CMS worldwide in 2022?

The ranking of the top 10 CMS by market share (%) (2022)

1. WordPress (42.9%)

WordPress held a market share of 42.9% in 2022 (the CMS is far ahead of the competition)

2. Shopify (4.3%)

Shopify's market share in 2022 was 4.3%

3. Wix (2.3%)

Wix had a market share of 2.3% in 2022

4. Squarespace (2.0%)

Squarespace's market share in 2022 stood at 2.0%

5. Joomla (1.6%)

Joomla's market share in 2022 was 1.6%

6. Drupal (1.2%)

Drupal's market share in 2022 was 1.2%

7. Adobe Systems (1.1%)

Adobe Systems held a market share of 1.1% in 2022

8. Google Systems (0.9%)

Google Systems had a market share of 0.9% in 2022

9. Bitrix (0.8%)

Bitrix's market share in 2022 was 0.8%

10. Webflow (0.6%)

Webflow's market share in 2022 was 0.6%

Ranking as of May 20, 2022

Market share ranking of CMS systems from 2011 to 2022
Market share ranking of CMS systems from 2011 to 2022

Source, Historical yearly trends in the usage statistics of content management systems, May 2022. 👈  the complete ranking

Market trends and analysis

WordPress is stagnating, while Shopify and Webflow are thriving, with fewer and fewer websites being created without a content management system (CMS).

WordPress, on the decline?

For the first time since its inception, WordPress is experiencing a slight decline in market share for the year 2022. This decline raises concerns among some platform experts and is likely attributed to the market share acquisition by new entrants like Webflow, which is riding the wave of "no-code" popularity.

This is something to watch closely 👀

The two increasingly popular CMS

Shopify is an e-commerce website creation platform that has quickly risen to become the second most used CMS platform among companies worldwide in just a few years. This growth is supported by...

  1. The increase in the number of people shopping online (post-COVID-19 e-commerce dynamic)
  2. A well-designed CMS platform that combines advanced design capabilities, user-friendly interface,  and good SEO performance.

Webflow has increased its market share sixfold in just two years. This is the fastest growth seen by a CMS. And I have a feeling that.... it's not about to slow down!

Growth drivers

As of May 17, 2022, 33.1% of websites are still developed without a CMS.

These websites are built without a content management system (CMS) — also referred to as no-code — which complicates, and often makes it impossible, for teams without coding skills to perform daily updates. Take marketing teams as an example?

This number was 76.4% in 2011, indicating a halving over the past decade.

It seems that companies have started to realize that their websites need to be manageable through a CMS rather than relying solely on a technical team. We believe we will witness a continued migration to CMS tools in the coming years due to the marketing growth opportunities that CMSs provide businesses.

Unsure which CMS to choose? Discover in this article the 10 best CMS platforms

Florian Bodelot
Florian Bodelot
Co-founder

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