ClassicPress is a lightweight content management system designed for creating and managing websites without a block-based editing interface. It is a community-led fork of WordPress 6.2 that retains the familiar TinyMCE classic editor.
The software removes Gutenberg and Full Site Editing, resulting in a smaller installation with less complexity and bloat. It is intended for creators, businesses and developers who prefer a traditional content management workflow.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- TinyMCE classic editor provided as the default editing experience.
- No Gutenberg block editor or Full Site Editing components.
- Familiar administration interface derived from WordPress.
- Lightweight codebase approximately half the size of WordPress.
- Support for themes, plugins, users, media and custom content types.
- Built-in website publishing and content management tools.
- Community-led development and governance.
- Automated coding-standard, PHP, JavaScript and compatibility testing.
Website: github.com/ClassicPress/ClassicPress
Support:
Developer: ClassicPress Community
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
ClassicPress is written in PHP and JavaScript. Learn PHP with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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| Lightweight Alternatives to WordPress | |
|---|---|
| Hugo | Fast framework for building websites |
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| Grav | Super fast modern CMS focusing on speed and simplicity. No installation |
| Pico | Blazing speed, flexibility, and a lightweight footprint |
| Textpattern | Flexible, elegant and easy-to-use open source CMS |
| GetSimple CMS | Saves all data to structured XML-files |
| ClassicPress | Fork of WordPress 6.2 that retains the familiar TinyMCE classic editor |
| WBCE CMS | Designed for creating and maintaining websites |
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