The Scan
We scanned 342 major websites across tech, news, government, education, enterprise, finance, travel, and international media. We detected the primary framework on each and classified it as legacy or modern. The results tell a story the industry hasn't heard yet.
Next.js Is Now #1
The Generation Split
The crossover has happened. Among 342 major websites, modern frameworks now outnumber legacy by more than 2:1. This isn't a trend — it's a completed shift at the top of the market. Legacy persists in media, government, and nonprofit — the sectors with the most institutional inertia.
By Sector
Tech and SaaS: 85%+ modern (Next.js dominant). Finance: 70% modern. E-commerce: mixed (Shopify theme layer + Next.js). Media: 60% still WordPress. Government: 70% legacy (WordPress + Drupal). Education: split. International media: varies by region — Nordic and German outlets more modern, others more legacy.
What Changed
Two years ago, WordPress would have been #1 in this scan. The shift to Next.js happened faster than most industry observers expected. React Server Components, edge rendering, and the headless CMS ecosystem created a migration path that organizations actually took — not just talked about.
The question is no longer whether the shift will happen. It's whether your organization has made it yet.
