WordPress websites

WordPress powers a large share of the web, from personal blogs to major publishers and brand sites. With a custom theme or a headless setup it can support award-level design.

The jury looks for WordPress builds that go beyond stock themes: bespoke layouts, considered editorial typography and an editing experience that lets clients publish without breaking the design. Speed and security weigh heavily in the code score, since plugins can slow a site down. The best entries in this collection show the platform's flexibility in the hands of a careful team.