WordPress #3 in Website Builders
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
Gemini (Google)
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
By question type
Where WordPress shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every website builders panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 45% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 7% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 18% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 16% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 10% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which WordPress appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"I don't want to spend any money - what's the top free option for building a website?"
# Top Free Website Building Options Here are the best free options depending on your needs: ## **WordPress.com** (Free Plan) - Best for: Blogs, portfolios, small business sites - Pros: Huge customization options, tons of themes, scalable if you grow - Cons: Shows ads, limited plugins,…
Gemini (Google) · listed #1
"I have no design skills but need a professional-looking portfolio - what's the easiest solution?"
…no design skills is to use a platform that **prevents you from making bad design choices**. Instead of starting with a blank canvas (like WordPress) where you can easily get lost, you should use **highly curated, template-driven builders** or **structured document-based builders**. Here are the best options ranked by your sp…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #1
"What is generally considered the number one website builder right now?"
Short answer: it depends what you mean by “website builder.” - By overall market share and general usage, self‑hosted WordPress (WordPress.org) is the clear number one — it powers the largest share of websites and is the most popular CMS. - If you mean “hosted drag‑and‑drop builder,” Wix and Squarespace…
Perplexity · listed #1
"I'm deciding whether to purchase a builder subscription or go the cheap hosting route instead - which is smarter?"
…e fastest path, minimal maintenance, and predictable pricing.[6][7] - **Choose cheap hosting** if you already know how to manage a CMS like WordPress, handle plugins/security/backups, and want more flexibility.[6][16] - **Don’t judge by headline price alone**: shared hosting may start around **$2.29–$2.99/month**, but extra cos…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned WordPress (75 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 66 |
| youtube.com | 64 |
| tooltester.com | 39 |
| websitebuilderexpert.com | 35 |
| zapier.com | 35 |
| wix.com | 26 |
| techradar.com | 21 |
| websiteplanet.com | 20 |
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