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Bludit

Bludit is a flat-file content management system that stores content in JSON files instead of a database, making it lightweight and easy to deploy.

About Bludit

Bludit is a flat-file CMS that runs on PHP and stores all content as JSON files. No database setup is required. You can install it on any server with PHP 7.3 or higher. It includes a simple admin panel for managing pages, posts, categories, and users. The system supports markdown and HTML editing with a built-in editor.

Bludit offers a plugin system for extending functionality, with official plugins for SEO, sitemaps, caching, and social media integration. It supports multiple themes that are easy to customize using PHP and CSS. The platform works with any web server like Apache, Nginx, or LiteSpeed. It also includes a static site export feature for hosting on GitHub Pages or Netlify.

Bludit is ideal for personal blogs, small business sites, or developers who want a database-free CMS. It is open source under the GPLv3 license and completely free to use. The project was started by Diego Najar and has an active community. It is a good alternative to WordPress for simple sites that don't need a database.
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Quick Facts

Pricing
Free
License
Open Source
Platform
Any Platform
Version
3.15.0
Developer
Bludit