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Blogging Platforms

14 applications, ranked by GitHub stars in the dataset.

  • Ghost

    Just a blogging platform.

    Replaces Kit (ConvertKit) Mailchimp Medium, and 5 more

    55,658 stars Active

    3 Nov 2026

  • WriteFreely

    Writing software for starting a minimalist, federated blog — or an entire community.

    Replaces Medium Substack Tumblr, and 1 more

    5,284 stars Active

    28 Sep 2026

  • Ech0

    Lightweight federated publishing platform focused on personal idea sharing (documentation in Chinese).

    2,085 stars Active

    2 Nov 2026

  • HTMLy

    Databaseless PHP blogging platform. A flat-file CMS that allows you to create a fast, secure, and powerful website or blog in seconds.

    1,368 stars Active

    25 Jan 2026

  • Known

    Collaborative social publishing platform.

    1,125 stars Active

    12 Apr 2026

  • Haven

    Private blogging system with markdown editing and built in RSS reader.

    813 stars Active

    3 Oct 2026

  • Chyrp Lite

    Extra-awesome, extra-lightweight blog engine.

    498 stars Active

    31 Oct 2026

  • Mataroa

    Naked blogging platform for minimalists.

    375 stars Active

    2 Nov 2026

  • bloglite

    Micro-blog tool offering built-in syntax highlighting, mobile publishing and more.

    336 stars Active

    31 Oct 2026

  • PluXml

    XML-based blog/CMS platform.

    233 stars Active

    3 Aug 2026

  • Serendipity

    Highly extensible and customizable PHP blog engine using Smarty templating (s9y).

    229 stars Active

    12 Sep 2026

  • FlatPress

    Lightweight, easy-to-set-up flat-file blogging engine.

    218 stars Active

    3 Nov 2026

  • Antville

    Feature-rich blog hosting software which can host tens of thousands of blogs.

    90 stars Active

    30 Jul 2026

  • Dotclear

    Take control over your blog.

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