15 applications in this category
Blogs
This category gathers software dedicated to publishing blog-style content: posts, categories, comments and authors. It includes WordPress, the world's most-used platform, plus lighter or more minimalist alternatives for those looking for something different.
See applications ↓When does this category make sense?
Choose a blogging platform when the main content of your site is regularly published articles: news, opinion pieces, tutorials, or a personal or professional journal.
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Blogs applications
b2evolution
An advanced blogging tool capable of running multiple blogs, photo galleries and news feeds from a single install.
See full guide →Chyrp
A lightweight PHP blogging CMS, with a theme and extension engine, built for publishing without unnecessary complexity.
See full guide →Dotclear
An open-source publishing platform created in 2002, focused on simplicity for publishing without technical knowledge.
See full guide →FlatPress
A blogging engine that stores posts as text files, with no need for an SQL database.
See full guide →HTMLy
A flat-file PHP blog, with no database, built for maximum speed and easy maintenance.
See full guide →Leafpub
An open-source publishing platform with an immersive WYSIWYG editor, designed specifically for bloggers.
See full guide →Movable Type
A publishing platform that combines blogging, site management and reader communities in a single Perl-based tool.
See full guide →Nibbleblog
A lightweight blogging CMS based on XML files instead of databases, with a simple admin dashboard and visual editor.
See full guide →Nucleus
A flexible blogging CMS aimed at writers and authors, supporting multiple blogs and news sites.
See full guide →PivotX
Free software for maintaining dynamic sites like weblogs and online journals, supporting flat files or MySQL.
See full guide →Pubvana
A blogging platform designed to be simpler than WordPress: ideal for personal blogs and small business sites.
See full guide →Serendipity
A PHP blogging engine with an advanced plugin architecture, built to grow from a casual blog into a professional site.
See full guide →SitePad
A drag-and-drop static website builder with more than 380 ready-made templates for blogs, businesses and portfolios.
See full guide →Textpattern
A minimalist CMS focused on well-structured, standards-compliant content, with browser-based template editing.
See full guide →WordPress
The world's most-used content management system. Build blogs, corporate sites and online stores from a visual dashboard, no coding required.
See full guide →Frequently asked questions about blogs
What's the best blogging platform to start with?
WordPress is the most widespread option thanks to its community, plugins and themes. If you're after something lighter or database-free, options like HTMLy or FlatPress are valid alternatives depending on the project.
Do all of these blogging platforms need a database?
No. Most (WordPress, Dotclear, Serendipity) use a MySQL database, but alternatives like HTMLy, Nibbleblog or FlatPress store content in flat files instead.
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