The Top WordPress Websites

WordPress powers almost 25% of all websites on the Internet.
Simply put, WordPress is taking over non eCommerce websites, and with the recent acquisition of Woothemes by Automatic, it might start taking over eCommerce too. The reason for this is that it is free to install, scalable and easy to use. Therefore if you want a simple website at a low cost, WordPress is one of, if not the best, way to create one depending on your business or situation. Additionally, if you want a scalable website that can handle a large amount of traffic and heavy customization, WordPress can handle that too as long as you have the right web development team working on your site. WordPress powers some of the top websites and brands on the Internet such as these ones here.

Google Ventures:

When Google Ventures is using WordPress to power their website you know its a platform you can trust. Google is the king of the Internet, and will be for the foreseeable future. The fact that they chose WordPress as the platform of choice for one of their own websites shows that WordPress is a great CMS for even the most technically inclined companies and professionals.

 

The New Yorker:

The New Yorker is one of the largest publications in the US with revenues in the hundreds of millions per year. With hundreds of thousands of pages published on their website, The New Yorker relies on WordPress to be scalable but also nimble and quick so that their website can constantly evolve.

 Tech Crunch:

Incredibly, techcrunch.com is the 417th most visited site in the United States. WordPress serves as the foundation for the quickly expanding technology news website that has a massive following of millions of readers. Run by the once dominant tech company AOL, Tech Crunch is a bright star in the portfolio of tech companies inside the AOL conglomerate.

Grantland:

Grantland is a sports and pop-culture blog owned and operated by ESPN, one of the top websites in the world. Started in 2011 by veteran writer and sports journalist Bill Simmons, the site focuses on sports but covers a wide range of topics that often go beyond the sports realm. As one of the top sports online publications in the US, Grantland utilizes the WordPress platform to quickly publish content on a daily basis.

Northeastern University:

Northeastern University is one of the top Universities in the nation, ranked 42 overall, and has consistently climbed the ranks over the past few decades to become a well known university. They have chosen WordPress to power their massive collection of websites, including their main website, Northeastern.edu.

Cure.org:

As their website says, cure.org helps heal kids in 30 countries around the world. They opened their first hospital in Kenya in 1998, and have had 2.7 million outpatient visits, provided over 191,000 life-changing surgeries, and trained over 7,200 medical professionals. They are a major organization in the medical field and choose WordPress to power their online presence.

Five Thirty Eight:

FiveThirtyEight is a polling aggregation website with a blog created by analyst Nate Silver. Established on March 7, 2008, as FiveThirtyEight.com, in August 2010 the blog became a licensed feature of The New York Times online. It was renamed FiveThirtyEight: Nate Silver’s Political Calculus. In July 2013, ESPN announced that it would become the owner of the FiveThirtyEight brand and site, and Silver was appointed as editor-in-chief. ESPN has clearly taken a liking to WordPress operated properties, a sign that other major companies may realize the value of other influential WordPress websites.

BBC America:

BBC America is a digital cable and satellite television network in the United States which is jointly owned by the BBC Worldwide and AMC Networks. As one of the largest networks in the US, BBC trust WordPress to powers its online presence so that it can provide information regarding its shows, videos, and other content it wants to provide online.

Sony Music:

Sony Music Entertainment (sometimes known plainly as Sony Music or by the initials, SME) is an American music corporation managed and operated by Sony Corporation of America (SCA), a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate Sony Corporation. Although not a large website in contrast to the other websites on this list, Sony is a major corporation that has chosen WordPress to power one of its major branches, Sony Music Entertainment.

Variety:

Variety.com is a free website that features breaking entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, videos, photo galleries and more, plus a credits database, production charts and calendar, with archive content dating back to 1905, when the company was originated. The last daily printed edition was put out on March 19, 2013. Now Variety utilizes the WordPress platform to publish content online rather than the traditional print form that it was founded upon.

Quartz:

Quartz is the business news publication of Atlantic Media and was launched in 2012. Although it has only been around for 3 years, Quartz has gained significant popularity and is quickly becoming a major online news source for many people. By utilizing the WordPress platform, Quartz is able to build strong momentum by publishing quickly and building up a strong online audience.

AMC:

AMC is an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is owned by AMC Networks. The channel is known for its new hit TV series, the walking dead, and consistently has new shows that it airs. AMC utilizes WordPress to display its online content and information about its many television shows.

Rolling Stones:

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962 that still have a strong influence in music today. The Rolling Stones website is powered by WordPress but still has the feel of the Rolling Stones that everyone knows and loves.

New York Post:

The New York Post is an American daily newspaper, primarily distributed in New York City and its surrounding area. It is the 13th-oldest and seventh-most-widely circulated newspaper in the United States. With print diminishing, The New York Post has turned to WordPress to power its online content and grow its online brand.

Time Inc:

Another major website, Time.com, is the 132nd most visited website in the US. They, similar to TechCrunch, have managed to leverage WordPress to scale their website into elite company, as one of the most visited websites in the US. The WordPress platform serves as an excellent place for Time to syndicate their diverse content on the web.

Beyonce:

There are a lot of famous people with websites built with WordPress. However, Beyonce has been ranked number one on Forbes most powerful celebrities list. Beyonce chose WordPress to build her online brand and grow her prominence as an artist and celebrity.

Pardot:

A Salesforce company, Pardot, is an elite marketing automation software. Sales force is a major technology company, and the fact that they choose WordPress to power one of their major software product demonstrates that even the most talented tech companies trust WordPress.

Fortune Magazine:

Who wouldn’t want to be in the Fortune 500? The Fortune 500 magazine WordPress website is a major online resource for looking at the top 500 companies in the United States and much more regarding top companies and business people.

The Mavericks:

The mavericks are owned by tech billionaire Mark Cuban. If Cuban, probably the most tech savvy NBA owner had his website built on the WordPress platform you know that it is a platform that experienced tech entrepreneurs trust.

Vanheusen:

The apparel company, Vanheusen, is the nations top dress shirt brand and is recognized around the world as a major brand. Van Heusen chose the WordPress platform because it allowed them to quickly publish new content in the style and design they wanted.

Inquisitr:

The Inquisitr is an internationally recognized news web site with a strong presence in the USA.  It is one of the top 2500 websites in the world. WordPress has allowed the Inquisitr to grow its web presence to globally recognized heights.

Interactive One:

Interactive One is an American digital publishing company with a portfolio of websites focused on African American and Hispanic audiences. Interactive One has chosen WordPress to power its portfolio of websites and growing brands.

Izod:

Izod is a clothing company that produces dressy-casual clothing, sportswear for men and women, golf for men and women, as well as footwear and accessories. Izod has chosen WordPress to help grow its online presence and manage its increasing online content volume.

Other Notable Companies Running a WordPress Website:

Glad, Microsoft, Target, Toyota, Bloomberg, NBC, ESPN, CNN, Dowjones, and UPS.

If you know any companies that should be added to this list please comment below and I will add them.