Can I use the output commercially (e.g., in a report I publish)?
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Yes — you have access to the data as part of your subscription rights, but you must check the licensing terms of your plan. If you intend to publish or resell the raw data you’ll likely need a higher-tier or custom license.
How many websites does BuiltWith Trends track?
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BuiltWith states they track technologies across large numbers of live websites (tens of millions) and many categories. For example you can see counts like “39,335,448 live sites using WordPress” on the Trends page.
Does the platform provide real-time updates?
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The data is updated periodically (crawls and scans). It is reasonably fresh for spotting trends, but it’s not instantaneous real-time for every site. You should treat it as near-real-time for market-intelligence, not minute-by-minute.
Can I drill down by country, vertical, or technology combinations?
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Yes — the tool supports filtering by region/country and by categories of technology. The level of detail depends on your subscription plan.
What’s the major limitation I should be aware of?
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The biggest limitation is accuracy in absolute terms. Because website scanning is complex, and many sites hide or customize their stacks, counts are estimates. Use the data more for spotting directional shifts (growth/decline) rather than hard exact numbers.
If I pick a tech that is growing in usage according to Trends, does that guarantee it’s a good choice for me?
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Not necessarily. Growth in usage is a positive signal, but you still need to evaluate fit: support ecosystem, technical constraints, your target market, migration risk, cost. Use BuiltWith Trends as one input in your decision-making.
Does BuiltWith Trends integrate with APIs or exportable data?
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Yes — if your plan supports it, you can export data and/or connect via API (via the broader BuiltWith service). Check whether your subscription includes API access and data limits.
