Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers #355 - Why We’re Quitting WordPress in 2025
Feb 3, 2025
Mark and Gael dive into the shifting dynamics of website creation, discussing their decision to move away from WordPress. They highlight the increasing costs, limitations of the Gutenberg editor, and legal issues plaguing the platform. The competition from tools like Webflow and Shopify is fierce, prompting a look at features, functionality, and user experience. They offer insights on how to smoothly transition from WordPress to alternatives, emphasizing the need for modern web design tools and the evolving nature of content management.
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WordPress vs. WP Engine
- Automatic CEO, Matt Mullenweg, publicly criticized WP Engine, calling them a "cancer" to WordPress.
- He then blocked WP Engine users from installing plugins and hijacked their popular plugin, Advanced Custom Fields.
Instability in WordPress
- The WP Engine incident creates instability in the WordPress ecosystem, discouraging investment in new plugins.
- Companies now fear having their businesses "hijacked" by Automatic, hindering platform growth.
Shifting Momentum
- WordPress usage statistics show stalled growth since 2021, while platforms like Shopify and Webflow continue growing.
- This shift in momentum suggests a changing landscape in website building.