The headless-versus-WordPress debate gets heated online, but the honest answer is 'it depends'. The right choice comes down to who edits the site and how fast it needs to be.
WordPress: familiar and flexible
It's everywhere, easy to hire for, and great for content-heavy sites with non-technical editors. The trade-offs are speed and security if it's not maintained well.
Headless: fast and future-proof
A modern framework with a separate content source delivers excellent performance and flexibility. It asks for more developer involvement up front.
Choose by who runs it
If a marketing team edits daily, prioritise a friendly editor. If speed and scale are everything, lean modern. Match the tool to the team.
The takeaway
Don't pick a stack by fashion. Pick the one your team can run and your visitors will feel.