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October CMS vs WordPress
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | October CMS | WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 11k | 21k |
| Latest | v4.4.0 | 7.1.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-09 |
| Release cadence | about 95 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 25+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
October CMS replaces WordPress. Alternatives to WordPress →
PartialLaravel-based CMS with its own plugin marketplace; the licence is a purchased EULA.
October CMS
unsigned The latest release, v4.4.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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WordPress
unsigned The latest release, 7.1.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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