Static Sites vs WordPress in 2025: A Developer's Honest Comparison
An objective comparison of Jekyll static sites vs WordPress across performance, security, hosting costs, developer experience, and client usability — with guidance on when each platform is the right choice.
· 9 min readWordPress powers roughly 43% of all websites. Jekyll is used by a much smaller but very passionate community. Neither is universally better — the right choice depends on your project's requirements, your team's skills, and your client's budget.