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Textpattern CMS

The small, free, and open-source content management system that handles big ideas with lean, flexible, and secure foundations.

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Textpattern CMS is a robust, free, and open-source content management system designed for developers and designers who value control, flexibility, and performance. Unlike many other CMS platforms, Textpattern prides itself on a lean core, ensuring that your websites are fast and free from unnecessary code dependencies. Its powerful tag-based template language allows for complete customization of designs and content structures, empowering users to build unique web experiences without being constrained by rigid frameworks.

At its heart, Textpattern is built on solid, proven web technologies and boasts a simple, elegant user interface that avoids clutter, making content management straightforward. The platform is highly extendable through a vibrant community-driven plugin ecosystem, offering hundreds of options to add functionality. With over 22 years of development and an active, friendly community, Textpattern CMS continues to evolve, providing a reliable and adaptable solution for a wide array of web projects, from personal blogs to complex business sites.

Best For

Building custom websites with specific design requirements
Creating lean and fast-loading blogs or portfolios
Developing multilingual websites
Projects requiring a highly flexible and unopinionated CMS
Websites where clean HTML output is a priority
Small to medium-sized business websites

Key Features

Completely free and open-source
Built on proven web technologies
Flexible tag-based template language
Lean and responsive core
Extendable via hundreds of plugins
Simple, elegant user interface
Available in over 50 languages
Community-driven development
Built-in support for Textile text formatting
Support for Markdown via plugin
Option to write plain text or vanilla HTML

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Open-source and free, reducing initial costs
  • Lean core ensures fast performance and minimal bloat
  • Highly flexible templating system for custom designs
  • Strong community support and active development
  • No additional code dependencies or script libraries muddying HTML
  • Multilingual support for global reach
  • Accessible and uncluttered administration interface

Cons

  • May have a steeper learning curve for non-developers due to tag-based templating
  • Less mainstream adoption compared to giants like WordPress, potentially fewer resources/tutorials
  • Plugin ecosystem might be smaller than more popular CMS platforms
  • Requires manual installation and setup, not a hosted solution
  • Markdown support requires a separate plugin, not built-in by default

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