So here is the list of Top Content Management Systems CMS Platform which are sorted out based on the market share. CMS is an application (web-based), that provides capabilities for multiple users with different permission levels to manage (all or a section of) content, data or information of a website project, or intranet application.
Managing content refers to creating, editing, archiving, publishing, collaborating on, reporting, distributing website content, data and information.
1. WordPress CMS
WordPress is open source software, which is written, maintained, and supported by thousands of independent contributors worldwide. Automattic is a major contributor to the WordPress open source project.
- Market share: 38.6%
- 600k customers
Automattic owns and operates WordPress.com, which is a hosted version of the open source WordPress software with added features for security, speed and support.
2. Drupal Content Management Systems
Drupal is content management software. It’s used to make many of the websites and applications you use every day. Drupal has great standard features, like easy content authoring, reliable performance, and excellent security. But what sets it apart is its flexibility; modularity is one of its core principles. Its tools help you build the versatile, structured content that dynamic web experiences need.
- Market share: 14.3%
- 210k customers
It’s also a great choice for creating integrated digital frameworks. You can extend it with any one, or many, of thousands of add-ons. Modules expand Drupal’s functionality. Themes let you customize your content’s presentation. Distributions are packaged Drupal bundles you can use as starter-kits. Mix and match these components to enhance Drupal’s core abilities. Or, integrate Drupal with external services and other applications in your infrastructure. No other content management software is this powerful and scalable.
The Drupal project is open source software. Anyone can download, use, work on, and share it with others. It’s built on principles like collaboration, globalism, and innovation. It’s distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). There are no licensing fees, ever. Drupal will always be free.
3. TYPO3 CMS
- Market share: 7.5%
- 109k customers
TYPO3 CMS is an Open Source Enterprise Content Management System with a large global community, backed by the approximately 900 members of the TYPO3 Association.
- Free, open source software.
- Websites, intranets, and online applications.
- From small sites to multinational corporations.
- Fully featured and reliable, with true scalability.
4. Joomla CMS
Joomla! is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) for publishing web content. Over the years Joomla! has won several awards. It is built on a model–view–controller web application framework that can be used independently of the CMS that allows you to build powerful online applications.
- Market share: 6.4%
- 95k customers
Joomla! is one of the most popular website softwares, thanks to its global community of developers and volunteers, who make sure the platform is user friendly, extendable, multilingual, accessible, responsive, search engine optimized and so much more.
5. Umbraco CMS
Umbraco is a beautiful combination of the commercial entity behind the project, the Umbraco HQ, and the fantastic, friendly and dedicated community. This combination creates a diverse and innovative environment that ensures Umbraco stays cutting edge and at the same time, stays professional, secure and relevant. It’s this balance that makes Umbraco one of the fastest growing platforms for building websites, whether it’s the official web presence of a Fortune 500 company or your uncle’s website on model trains.
- Market share: 4.1%
- 60k customers
With more than 700,000 installations, Umbraco is one of the most deployed Web Content Management Systems on the Microsoft stack. It’s in the top five most popular server applications, and among the ten most popular open-source tools.
Loved by developers, used by thousands around the world!. One of the biggest benefits of using Umbraco is that we have the friendliest Open Source community on this planet. A community that’s incredibly pro-active, extremely talented and helpful.
6. DNN Content Management Systems
Since 2003, DNN provides the world’s largest .NET CMS ecosystem, with 1+ million community members and thousands of developers, agencies and ISV’s.
- Market share: 2.7%
- 40k customers
In addition, you can find hundreds of free and commercial third-party extensions in the DNN Store. DNN provide a suite of solutions for creating rich, rewarding online experiences for customers, partners and employees. The products and technology are the foundation for 750,000+ websites worldwide.
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