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Hexo vs Pelican
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| Fact | Hexo | Pelican |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 42k | 13k |
| Latest | v8.1.2 | 4.12.0 |
| Last push | 2026-08-29 | 2026-04-20 |
| Release cadence | about 114 days between releases | about 54 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Pelican replaces Hexo. Alternatives to Hexo →
Full replacementWritten in Python, with Jinja templates and Markdown or reStructuredText content.
Hexo
- v8.1.22026-05-06fix(external_link): noopenner should be noopener
- v8.1.12025-10-31fix(regression): handle comment nesting in code fence and nunjucks
- v8.1.02025-10-26perf: fix potential cache miss issues with moize
- v8.0.02025-09-15chore: drop Node.js 16
- v7.3.02024-07-01feat(renderScaffold): deepMerge frontMatter of post and scaffold
Hexo
unsigned The latest release, v8.1.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Pelican
unsigned The latest release, 4.12.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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