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Backdrop CMS is a free and Open Source Content Management System that helps you build modern, comprehensive websites on a reasonable budget.

Serve pages fast, even on shared hosting

With a commitment to performance, you can expect to see your pages fly!
Add more functionality quickly and easily

Browse and install add-ons right from your site, created by a large, active, open source community.
Upgrade from Drupal 7 with ease

Backdrop has a built-in upgrade path from Drupal 7 and will feel familiar to anyone upgrading.
Create and manage your own content

No programmer needed to create, publish, and maintain your site’s content.

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A flexible CMS for any person or organization

Backdrop CMS is being used across more than 3,600+ sites for both individuals and organization of all kinds.

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Our documentation is written and maintained for people, by people, just like our code.

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Backdrop CMS 1.31.0 Released

The Backdrop CMS community is pleased to announce the release of version 1.31.0 of Backdrop CMS. This update continues our regular 4-month release cycle and delivers new features, improved editor functionality, and updated underlying platform support.
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Put your content center stage

Serve pages fast, even on shared hosting

Add more functionality quickly and easily

Upgrade from Drupal 7 with ease

Create and manage your own content

A flexible CMS for any person or organization

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Latest News

Backdrop CMS 1.31.0 Released

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