# Why I choose Ghost over WordPress in 2023 **URL:** \ **Category:** Share & showcase\ **Created:** [March 9, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952 "2023-03-09T20:01:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aquasp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/82dd89/32.png) [@aquasp](https://forum.ghost.org/u/aquasp)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952/1 "2023-03-09T20:01:46Z")
I spent a lot of time thinking and comparing Ghost with WordPress for my site. In the end, I choose Ghost, here is why: > **[Why I choose Ghost over WordPress for TheSelfHostingArt](https://theselfhosting.art/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-for-theselfhostingart/)** > > Are you thinking about Ghost vs WordPress in 2023? Check this post to see why Ghost was the better solution for me and check which solution would be better for you :) So far, I’ve no regrets :) ---
**Author:** ![AnnaMariaEriksson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/annamariaeriksson/32/24001_2.png) [@AnnaMariaEriksson](https://forum.ghost.org/u/AnnaMariaEriksson)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952/2 "2023-04-27T11:02:56Z")
Awesome Post! I’m thinking of switching myself, and have been since Ghost 4.0 was released. Now I’ve just moved over from self-hosting WP on a VPS that kept crashing to [WP.com](http://WP.com). I’t ok, but I hate the lack of features they have now on the free plan. It used to be so much better. Also I agree with you on the performance, it’s so slow on WP, especially on [WP.com](http://WP.com). The thing that makes me happier about Ghost is the content collections. With a few tweaks I can finally merge all of my WP blogs and write in one single place, instead of keeping check and update a gazillion different blogs. I’m playing around like crazy now, and as soon as I’ve figured out how to host it without paying an arm and a leg each month, I’ll move platforms most likely. Thank you for an inspiring post! ---
**Author:** ![ROY](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/roy/32/36059_2.png) [@ROY](https://forum.ghost.org/u/ROY)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952/3 "2023-05-03T19:14:39Z")
> [@aquasp](#): > > [Why I choose Ghost over WordPress for TheSelfHostingArt](https://theselfhosting.art/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-for-theselfhostingart/) I love your post. I’m trying out Ghost to see how I can best move my existing WordPress site over to Ghost. Can I please ask you how you created the Table of Contents. I love what you have done with your post. Would you please share how you did it? Thanks in advance! ---
**Author:** ![jeremielondon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/jeremielondon/32/31714_2.png) [@jeremielondon](https://forum.ghost.org/u/jeremielondon)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952/4 "2023-05-07T14:29:08Z")
@aquasp, We wholeheartedly concur with your sentiments, as we have been completely committed to Ghost since 2020, which is why we’re so passionate about it. > **[WordPress vs Ghost cms : Which is the Better CMS ?](https://abstract27.com/wordpress-vs-ghost-cms-which-is-the-better-cms/)** > > WordPress and Ghost differ in ease of use and features. WordPress has a larger user base and more customization options, while Ghost has a simpler interface optimized for blogging. The right choice depends on specific needs and goals. Abstract27... ---
**Author:** ![aquasp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/82dd89/32.png) [@aquasp](https://forum.ghost.org/u/aquasp)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952/5 "2023-05-25T22:18:16Z")
> [@ROY](#): > > Can I please ask you how you created the Table of Contents. I love what you have done with your post. Would you please share how you did it? It’s pretty easy! I just followed this guide: [How to add a table of contents to your Ghost site](https://ghost.org/tutorials/adding-table-of-contents/) ---
**Author:** ![ROY](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/roy/32/36059_2.png) [@ROY](https://forum.ghost.org/u/ROY)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952/6 "2023-05-26T02:47:41Z")
@aquasp Thanks for your comment. I have looked at the tutorial and also contacted @Ghost support. Unfortunately, I cannot access the theme file and so I can’t make these changes. I was hoping there was a code I could insert in the Code Injection section in the Dashboard. ---
**Author:** ![bert\_o\_t](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/bert_o_t/32/19176_2.png) [@bert\_o\_t](https://forum.ghost.org/u/bert_o_t)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952/7 "2023-05-26T13:54:15Z")
I find both platforms have their pros and cons. For me, WordPress is far more flexible yet Ghost is superior when it comes to publishing. I use both, best of both worlds. ---
**Author:** ![aquasp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/82dd89/32.png) [@aquasp](https://forum.ghost.org/u/aquasp)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952/8 "2023-05-27T15:42:21Z")
> [@ROY](#): > > Unfortunately, I cannot access the theme file and so I can’t make these changes. I was hoping there was a code I could insert in the Code Injection section in the Dashboard. Ohh man, are you on [ghost.org](http://ghost.org) on the plan that you can’t upload your own theme? In my case, I did download casper and edited the files myself in order to upload the theme into my Ghost site. It’s not recommended to edit casper directly on its files because it is a part of Ghost, so it will be overwritten as soon as Ghost updates. ---
**Author:** ![cuongtran](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/cuongtran/32/25111_2.png) [@cuongtran](https://forum.ghost.org/u/cuongtran)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952/9 "2023-05-28T02:51:57Z")
I wrote an article about creating a table of contents with code injection here: [Simple way to create a table of contents for ghost articles](https://ghostfam.com/en/create-a-table-of-contents-for-ghost/) ---
**Author:** ![ROY](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.ghost.org/roy/32/36059_2.png) [@ROY](https://forum.ghost.org/u/ROY)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.ghost.org/t/why-i-choose-ghost-over-wordpress-in-2023/36952/10 "2023-05-28T23:12:58Z")
Hi @cuongtran Thanks for this. I tried your method but it did not display anything, expect “Content:”. And so, I adapted @ [denvergeeks](https://forum.ghost.org/u/denvergeeks) and made it work. Is there any way to get the Table of Contents sticky and floating on the left side of the article (after the feature image) on Casper theme? Thank you 🙏🏻