Legacy frameworks don't just score lower on our health index. They cost more to run. Much more. And most organizations don't realize it because the costs are hidden.
Security Patching Is Constant
WordPress had 4,200+ new CVEs in the last year alone. Each one requires evaluation, testing, and patching. For organizations running multiple WordPress properties, this is a full-time job that never ends.
Plugin Maintenance Compounds
The average WordPress site runs 20-30 plugins. Each plugin is an independent codebase with its own update cycle, its own security vulnerabilities, and its own compatibility issues. Plugin conflicts are the #1 source of WordPress site failures.
Hosting Is Expensive
WordPress requires a PHP server, a MySQL database, and enough compute to handle the CMS overhead on every request. An equivalent Astro site deploys to a CDN for pennies. The hosting cost difference is typically 80-90%.
The Cost Score
On our Cost of Ownership dimension, WordPress scores 35/100. Astro scores 90/100. Hugo scores 90/100. The math is clear.
