most popular free blog website providers

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The most popular free blog website providers right now are:

1. WordPress.com

   • Most widely used blogging platform.

   • Free plan includes hosting, themes, and plugins (with WordPress branding).

   • Upgrade needed for custom domain and more features.

2. Blogger (by Google)

   • Completely free with Google hosting.

   • Easy to set up and directly linked with Google services (Analytics, AdSense).

   • More limited design and customization compared to WordPress.

3. Wix

   • Drag-and-drop builder with blogging features.

   • Free plan includes Wix ads and a Wix subdomain.

   • More design flexibility but not as strong for pure blogging as WordPress.

4. Medium

   • Focused on writing and audience reach rather than customization.

   • Free to publish and share content.

   • Less control over branding and monetization compared to WordPress/Blogger.

5. Substack

   • Popular for newsletter-style blogs.

   • Free to start; monetization possible via subscriptions.

   • Good for writers building a subscriber base.

👉 Most Popular Overall: WordPress.com – it has the largest community, flexibility, and ecosystem.
👉 Easiest for beginners: Blogger or Medium.
👉 For audience growth + email subscribers: Substack.