Open Source Blogging Platforms
A curated collection of the best open source software for creating and managing blogs, with writing tools, themes, comments, and a publishing pipeline you fully control..
Publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, and paid memberships
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55,716Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
MIT
Publish content, send email newsletters, and sell paid subscriptions from one platform. Used by independent journalists, creators, and businesses like YCombinator and Kickstarter.
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Create, customize, and manage your website with ease
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21,526Last commit
13 hours agoLicense
Unknown
A versatile, user-friendly platform for building and managing websites, from simple blogs to complex e-commerce stores.
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Create privacy-first static websites with ease
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7,396Last commit
2 days agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Desktop CMS for building fast, secure static websites with zero technical complexity. GDPR & CCPA compliant with one-click deployment.
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Web3 writing platform for content creators and crypto enthusiasts
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489Last commit
26 days agoLicense
MIT
Sigle is a secure, open-source platform for Web3 writers to create, publish, and monetize content on the Bitcoin blockchain.
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Anonymous publishing with no accounts, tracking, or logins
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12 hours agoLicense
Unlicense
Self-hosted platform for publishing text anonymously. Write, get a link, share it. No accounts, no tracking, no edits after posting.
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Effortless blogging for developers and tech enthusiasts
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255Last commit
2 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A minimalist, markdown-based blogging platform designed for developers, featuring syntax highlighting and seamless Git integration.
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Personal blogging platform that meets you where you write
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194Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
MIT
Publish blog posts by email, from Obsidian, iA Writer, the web editor, CLI, or API. Includes RSS, email subscribers, analytics, custom domains, and full export.
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Launch your personal website in minutes, no coding required
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226Last commit
6 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Free site builder to create a personal website with articles, projects, email capture, and analytics. Open source, fast, and beautifully designed.
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Blogging platform with built-in SEO, themes, and APIs
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25Last commit
6 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable blogging platform with a clean editor, zero-config SEO, custom themes, real-time collaboration, and built-in comments and newsletters.
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Sent – Messaging Infrastructure for Developers. One API for SMS, WhatsApp, and RCS across 190+ countries.
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