The new site editor (compared to the classic editor), which shouldn't come as a surprise since the default theme is now block-based.
22% of respondents have only been using WordPress for a year or less. Those responding to the survey are also getting a little older, with fewer responses from people under 40 than in previous years.
1 in 5 respondents learned about WordPress from a colleague, and about the same percentage from using a search engine.
In 2022, WordPress users continued to learn WordPress (68%), teach others how to use WP (48%), and build websites for others (55%).
Users choose a CMS platform because it is open whatsapp number list source (62%), flexible (47%), low risk (45%), cost-effective (45%) and has a positive reputation (41%).
57% of survey respondents got their news and training directly from WordPress.org. While this is the primary source, other sites remain very important: search engines (46%), YouTube (40%), other WordPress communities (35%), and social media (30%).
The vast majority of respondents do not use other CMS platforms, and 21% of respondents do not use any of the top 20 WordPress plugins.
Respondents continue to state that “WordPress is as good or better than other CMS platforms,” with 68% agreeing. The elements that respondents consider the best aspects of WordPress include “ease of use,” “flexibility,” and/or “plugin options,” at around 30% each. When asked about the most frustrating elements of WordPress, 1 in 5 said “none,” and around 30% cited difficulty editing the site or block editor.
The overall experience of participants remains positive, with 64% sharing their positive experience and 24% rating their experience as “neutral”.
Community members also feel welcomed as before (64% agree and 24% neutral).