Data from Google Trends noted search requests around the website builder boomed in October 2024, especially on October 8, where it reached a peak score of 100.
The spike in interest signals a shift in user behavior, indicating an active search for options which align more closely with user expectations around performance, control, and transparency.
Some weeks ago I learned about ClassicPress: https://www.classicpress.net/
Interesting, I tried the migrator plugin on my basic 2 page site and none of my plugins or theme are compatible with ClassicPress. It wants me to drop all the way back to the 2017 base theme.
Great for a new site I suppose.
I think it’s maybe not for everyone nor suitable for every project. But I think it’s a cool idea and maybe i will use it for rather conservative projects.