Is WordPress Website Easily Hacked?
November 1, 2023
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Can hackers easily break into a WordPress site? This video looks at the weak points attackers check first and what you can do about each one.
So, is WordPress easily hacked? The short answer is no, but it is a common target for cyberattacks due to its popularity.
According to W3Techs (November 2026), WordPress is used by 58.2% of all the websites whose content management system it knows. That is 39.5% of all websites.
The security of your WordPress site depends on multiple factors, such as the strength of your passwords, the use of security plugins, and regular updating of your software.
The video covers the common vulnerabilities and the settings that close them.