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WordPress powers 43.4% of the web, but 1 in 10 sites is a ticking time bomb.

The latest stats for February 2026 are out, and they reveal a massive security gap. While the WordPress ecosystem is more dominant than ever, a "silent minority" is putting the entire internet at risk.

The Safe Zone: ~88% of sites are running WordPress 6.x.

⚠️ The Danger Zone: ~12% of websites (that’s over 70 million sites!) are still stuck on Version 5.x, 4.x, or even 3.x.

Why this is a "Security Gap": These older versions are essentially "Zombie Sites." They no longer receive regular security patches, yet they stay online, unmanaged and unpatched. For hackers, these aren't just websites - they are a massive, easy-to-reach army for botnets, SEO spam, and phishing.

In 2026, being "online" isn't enough. You have to be current. Don't be part of the 12%. 🍷

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