WordPress.com
Fair 2.7 Easy 4.3 Secure 3.0
| Pillar | Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Day-one UX Can non-technical staff use it without a project? | 5 | Very easy to publish. Source |
| Easy | Operate Admin burden, updates, backups and language coverage. | 5 | Automattic operates it. Source |
| Easy | Integrate SSO, mail/CalDAV, APIs and common NGO connectors. | 3 | Fewer server-level integrations than self-host. Source |
| Fair | Lock-in / exit Can you leave with your data in open formats, at known cost? | 3 | Export is possible; premium features may not follow. Source |
| Fair | Sovereignty EU legal entity, EU hosting, and exposure to extra-EU lawful access? | 2 | US parent; hosting location depends on plan. Source |
| Fair | Openness Open source or open standards? Are independent implementations possible? | 3 | CMS is open source; the hosted service is not. Source |
| Secure | IT security Authentication, encryption, patch cadence and independent audit. | 4 | Platform security is professionally run. Source |
| Secure | User security 2FA, roles, phishing resistance and safe defaults. | 3 | Simple roles; jetpack-style extras add trackers if enabled. Source |
| Secure | Personal data GDPR fit: DPA, residency, sub-processors and Schrems II posture. | 2 | US processor unless a specific EU plan is contracted. Source |