Joomla vs. Wordpress: the differences

Joomla vs. Wordpress: what are the differences? We compared the two CMS systems and present the results to you here.

Distribution and use - the figures for the two CMS systems

Wordpress is the most widely used CMS system worldwide. Approximately 68 million websites are based on the open source tool. There are also some large websites, but thanks to the easy entry, the system is particularly suitable for small blogs and pages. Joomla shows its strengths in larger projects.
Joomla is the second largest CMS system. Since the implementation and management of more complex page structures is easier to implement here, you can also use it to implement medium-sized websites - for example a forum or e-shopping stores.

Wordpress offers unbeatable advantages, especially if you are new to website design: the much-vaunted "5-minute installation" can really be realized. When managing the first posts and the website design, the backend - the control center of the website - is convincingly simple and intuitive.
At Joomla, the more diverse design options are reflected in the installation and first use: Everything here is not quite as intuitive as with Wordpress. But later, the implementation of a more sophisticated website is comparatively easier than with Wordpress.

Thanks to the open source approach, both CMS systems can rely on a strong community that constantly takes care of updates and additional features. Thanks to its widespread use, WordPress has a small lead.
The size of Wordpress is also reflected in the huge plugin libraries: Here you will find snippets of code and ready-made mini tools for every conceivable purpose, with which you can further customize your website. Joomla is in no way inferior to Wordpress: Here you will also find a variety of freely available plugins.
Joomla offers more exciting and versatile templates to get you started. Many WordPress pages, on the other hand, remain with the standard theme and therefore appear a little pale. This can be easily changed in Wordpress with a bit of HTML and CSS experience, but Joomla offers more design options.

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