Best WordPress Websites

WordPress powers over 40% of the web and is the go-to platform for everything from personal blogs to enterprise-level websites. We’ve saved you hours of research by shortlisting 22 great-looking sites that you can use as inspiration for your next site.

This article cover stores, restaurants, newsletters, blogs, and even government sites. We’ll introduce you to each site, cover what makes it great, and list any plugins being used. Let’s get started!

E-Commerce Sites

1. Magna Tiles

Magna Tiles creates colorful, magnetic building sets that encourage hands-on creativity and STEM learning for kids. Their products are designed to be both educational and fun, fostering problem-solving skills through play. 

What We Like

MagnaTiles uses a bright, engaging design to highlight its brand. They make use of a fully custom color palette along with strong, relevant images to enhance the user experience.

We appreciate that they’ve lazy loaded images appearing below the fold to speed up their site’s loading time. Their images are also accessible – we couldn’t find a single one with a missing alt tag.

Plugins

• WooCommerce
• GravityForms
• Instagram Feed Pro

2. Momofuko

Founded by celebrity chef David Chang, Momofuku is a renowned restaurant group known for its innovative approach to Asian-inspired cuisine. The brand has expanded beyond restaurants to offer pantry staples like noodles, sauces, and seasonings for home cooking.

What We Like

Momofuko does a great job of blending storytelling with a functional shopping experience. Often, sites with unconventional layouts such as a sidebar suffer from legibility or accessbility issues – not Momofuko, though!

Their slide-out cart adds a level of interactivity often missing from WordPress e-commerce sites. Users can see what’s in their cart and modify their choices while staying in their shopping flow.

Plugins

• WP Accessibility

3. Tonal

Tonal is a high-tech home fitness system that uses AI and electromagnetic resistance to provide personalized strength training. Designed as a wall-mounted smart gym, it adjusts weight digitally and offers guided workouts with virtual coaching.

What We Like

Tonal’s site ticks all of the performance boxes – modern image formats, lazy loading, minimal unused CSS, and more. They don’t sacrifice design for performance though – they use strong branded imagery to enrich their communication.

We appreciate that Tonal makes the few words they use count. Every word on their home page teaches you about their product’s benefits or provides evidence of their authority in the health space.

Plugins

• Advanced Custom Fields
• WooCommerce

4. Joco Cups

Joco Cups is a sustainable brand that produces eco-friendly, reusable cups and bottles made from glass and silicone. Their mission is to reduce plastic waste while offering stylish and durable alternatives for coffee lovers and on-the-go consumers.

What We Like

Joco Cups has a clean, minimal site design that matches their product. Their site benefits from high-quality photography that highlights their products and branded colour palette.

Like Momofuko, Joco Cups also has a streamlined slide-out cart experience. We also think it’s clever that they use a sticky “Giveaway?” button to tempt users to sign up for their email list.

Plugins

• Easy Video Player
• Instagram Feed
• WooCommerce
• WP Store Locator

Restaurant Sites

5. Noma

Noma is a world-renowned restaurant based in Copenhagen, Denmark, famous for its Nordic-inspired fine dining and use of locally foraged ingredients. With multiple Michelin stars, it has been named the best restaurant in the world several times.

What We Like

Restaurants are just as much about the location as the food, and Noma gets that. They highlight their location with seasonal videography and a real-time weather widget.

Noma’s website design is unique because it uses a sticky scroll for its section headers and content on desktop. This design pattern is often jarring, but Noma executes it in a way that feels natural to the viewer.

Plugins

• Akismet
• Contact Form 7
• Jetpack
• Mailin
• WP Document Revisions

6. Timberyard

Timberyard is a rustic-meets-modern restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland, focusing on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The family-run establishment is known for its cozy atmosphere and emphasis on high-quality, sustainable dining.

What We Like

Timberyard’s site does a good job of highlighting both the location and the food. The rustic brand elements come through clearly in the image settings, while the modern brand elements come through clearly in the font choices and lack of saturation in their color palette.

Their site makes thorough use of animation with a parallax mouse effect in the home hero section and scroll-based animations throughout. These animations help draw the viewer’s eye along their uniquely aligned columns of content.

Plugins

• PDF.js Viewer

7. Fabbrica

Fabbrica is a high-end French-Italian restaurant that combines traditional culinary techniques with modern aesthetics. The restaurant is known for its elegant dishes, premium ingredients, and refined dining experience. 

What We Like

Fabrrica continues the trend of clean, engaging animation. They use both scroll and mouse-based animations to highlight the text as the user reads along.

They also use great design fundamentals beneath the fancy animations. Obvious hierarchy, generous whitespace, and plenty of contrast make their site a joy to use.

Plugins

We couldn’t determine any of the plugins Fabbrica is using.

8. Jungsik

Jungsik is a Michelin-starred restaurant specializing in modern Korean fine dining. With locations in Seoul and New York City, it blends traditional Korean flavors with contemporary presentation and techniques.

What We Like

Jungsik’s site uses a straightforward layout and provides plenty of information about the restaurant. After a visit to their site, you know exactly what you’re getting into – including the menu, the location, and even the people who will be cooking your food.

Their site is a great example of a monochromatic design done well. Their clever choice of colour allows them to use it in both the foreground and background.

Plugins

• Contact Form 7
• Cookie Law Info
• Elementor
• Instagram Feed
• WooCommerce

9. Pujol

Pujol, located in Mexico City, is one of the most famous restaurants in Latin America, known for its innovative take on traditional Mexican cuisine. Chef Enrique Olvera’s tasting menus feature reimagined Mexican classics, including his famous mole madre.

What We Like

Pujol does a great job in their hero section of communicating without saying a word. Like many of the restaurants on our list, they buck the trend of large calls to action in their hero sections. 

Their muted colour scheme is true to their eathy-but-upscale brand. We also appreciate the straightforward navigation that makes it easy to find what you’re looking for.

Plugins

• Contact Form 7
• Smart Slider 3
• TranslatePress
• WooCommerce

Newsletter Sites

10. The Sportsletter

The Sportsletter is a daily sports newsletter that delivers quick, no-fluff updates on major sporting events, scores, and headlines. It’s designed for fans who want concise, curated sports news in their inbox each morning.

What We Like

The SportsLetter’s branding is instantly recognizable as sports-related, drawing on similarities with much larger brands like EA Sports. They use this branding to build authority and reinforce their theme.

They clearly describe their newsletter’s value and ask the site’s visitors to sign up as soon as they land on the homepage. For potential subscribers that need more convincing, they offer plenty of well-organized, free news.

Plugins

• Advanced Backgrounds
• FancyBox for WordPress
• Sailthru for WordPress
• Related Posts by Taxonomy

11. The CFO Club

The CFO Club is a finance-focused newsletter and networking platform for CFOs and financial professionals. It provides insights, expert analysis, and industry trends to help leaders navigate the corporate finance landscape.

What We Like

The CFO Club’s site uses a no-frills columnar layout to organize its content clearly. Once a visitor has received enough free value from The CFO Club’s content, they can subscribe using the clear call to action that’s visible almost the entire time you’re on the site.

We also like the clean layout of each of their articles, with a sticky table of contents always telling you where you are on the page. They’re also an example of using WordPress’s authoring workflows to allow for multiple writers.

H4: Plugins

• HubSpot WordPress Plugin

12. James Clear

James Clear is a bestselling author and productivity expert, best known for his book Atomic Habits. His website and newsletter focus on personal growth, behavioral psychology, and habit-building strategies.

What We Like

Whoever built James Clear’s site obviously made a habit of using their design fundamentals. Clear layouts, contrasting typography, and fun animations draw your eyes to all the right places.

The site has multiple calls to action, including a clear one to sign up for James’s 3-2-1 newsletter. As a form of proof, James includes all of his past newsletters for free, which we think is a clever way to continue getting value from that content.

Plugins

• Better Click to Tweet
• Convertkit
• OptinMonster
• WP-Bigfoot

13. Seth Godin

Seth Godin is a marketing guru, entrepreneur, and bestselling author known for books like Purple Cow and This Is Marketing. His blog and newsletter share daily insights on business, creativity, and leadership.

What We Like

Seth’s WordPress site reflects his no-nonsense approach. The simple design puts the focus on content, making it easy to dive into his daily insights and sign up for his newsletter.

The site’s minimal design has another huge benefit – performance. Seth’s site is the fastest on our list by far. His home page is less than 500kB, and most other pages are even smaller.

Plugins

• Highlight and Share
• Jetpack

Blog Sites

14. Microsoft

Microsoft’s blog covers corporate news, innovation, and product updates across its software and hardware ecosystem. It provides insights into emerging technologies, AI advancements, and company initiatives.

What We Like

Microsoft’s official blog is sleek, professional, and true to the branding you’ll see across their various products (such as Windows and Azure). We appreciate that their site is fully responsive and works on every screen.

If you ever doubted WordPress’s ability to power enterprise-level sites, this one proves otherwise.

Plugins

Microsoft appears to only use custom plugins they’ve developed themselves.

15. Spotify

Spotify’s newsroom keeps users and industry professionals updated on new features, artist collaborations, and streaming trends. The site highlights company news, cultural insights, and audio innovation.

What We Like

The layout is clean and easy to navigate, making it a solid example of a corporate blog done right. A unique design element we found was the variable-width text animations, which we haven’t seen elsewhere.

This is another example showing how WordPress can handle the traffic commanded by big brands.

Plugins

• Contact Form 7
• SearchWP

16. Tech Crunch

TechCrunch is a leading tech news website covering startups, venture capital, and emerging technologies. It provides breaking news, in-depth analysis, and exclusive interviews with industry leaders.

What We Like

TechCrunch’s site is built to handle a massive amount of content without feeling overwhelming. The clean grid layout helps organize breaking news, startup coverage, and feature articles all in one place while keeping the reading experience smooth.

Its minimalist approach to design ensures that the content takes center stage, making it easy for readers to find and engage with the latest in tech news.

Plugins

We couldn’t determine which plugins Tech Crunch is using.

17. Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a nonprofit educational platform offering free online courses and tutorials in subjects like math, science, and economics. Its blog shares updates on new learning resources, education trends, and student success stories.

What We Like

Khan Academy’s WordPress site is simple yet effective, keeping the focus on learning resources and updates. It’s a great example of a nonprofit using WordPress to spread knowledge.

Accessibility is a priority, with a clean design, well-spaced typography, and minimal clutter ensuring a great reading experience for all visitors. The content is presented in a straightforward way that reflects the nonprofit’s commitment to making education accessible to everyone.

Plugins

• Genesis Blocks
• Optin Monster
• SitePress

18. Universal Studios

Universal Studios’ blog is the official hub for theme park news, movie releases, and entertainment updates. It features behind-the-scenes content, travel tips, and special event announcements.

What We Like

Universal Studios brings the magic of movies and theme parks online with their blog. The vibrant visuals and engaging articles make it a fun experience, much like visiting their parks. This is a perfect showcase of how WordPress can power entertainment brands.

Their blog does a great job representing two very different products – movies and theme parks. Podcasts, articles, and videos are all represented in its clean content presentation.

Plugins

• Royal Slider
• Stop User Enumeration
• WP-Flipclock

Government Sites

19. The White House

The official website of the U.S. government and the presidency, The White House site provides press releases, policy updates, and live event coverage. It serves as a public information hub for national affairs. 

What We Like

Yes, even the U.S. government trusts WordPress! The White House website delivers official statements, policy updates, and live event coverage in a clean, authoritative layout. It’s an excellent example of WordPress being used for serious, high-profile institutions.

The site is also designed with accessibility in mind, using contrast-friendly colors, readable fonts, and simple navigation for a smooth user experience. Despite being a high-traffic site with constantly changing content, it remains easy to navigate and well-structured.

Plugins

We couldn’t determine which plugins The White House is using.

20. NASA

NASA’s website is the primary resource for space exploration news, mission updates, and scientific discoveries. It features breathtaking space imagery, live streams, and educational content about the universe.

What We Like

NASA’s website is the ultimate example of combining science, storytelling, and cutting-edge web design. The high-resolution space imagery inspires curiosity and is on-theme.

The similarities between space and their dark theme are clear to see – their site is a great case study on how to make a dark theme shine. Despite the wealth of information available, the site remains well-organized and easy to explore.

Plugins

• Parse.ly

21. The Democratic Party

The Democratic Party’s website serves as a political engagement platform, providing information on policies, candidates, and voter initiatives. It also facilitates donations and volunteer sign-ups.

What We Like

The Democratic Party’s site is built for action, with clear calls to action for voter registration, donations, and event sign-ups. The user journey is intuitive, making it easy to engage with the party’s initiatives without unnecessary distractions.

The color scheme and typography align well with their branding, creating a polished and professional look that reinforces trust and credibility. The layout strikes a balance between conveying key information and maintaining a modern, engaging aesthetic.

Plugins

We couldn’t determine which plugins the Democratic Party is using.

22. The Conservative Party of Canada

The Conservative Party of Canada’s website offers party updates, policy positions, and campaign news. It acts as a central hub for members, supporters, and political engagement efforts.

What We Like

The Conservative Party of Canada’s website is built for easy navigation, making it simple for visitors to find information on policies and how to get involved. The homepage efficiently directs users to the most important actions, whether it’s reading policy updates or making donations.

It smartly integrates multiple media types—video, blog content, and press releases—without cluttering the interface, ensuring a streamlined experience. The website’s clean structure helps it function well as both a political resource and a hub for party supporters.

Plugins

• Gravity Forms
• Rocket Lazy Load
• SitePress