Put your content center stage

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.

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

BridgeSight and PGSuper Resource Center—demonstrate how Backdrop can power both a commercial product site and a technical knowledge hub.

Whether you’re a developer, designer, or enthusiast, your contributions make Backdrop better for everyone. Join a vibrant open source community.