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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.

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With a commitment to performance, you can expect to see your pages fly!
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Browse and install add-ons right from your site, created by a large, active, open source community.
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Backdrop has a built-in upgrade path from Drupal 7 and will feel familiar to anyone upgrading.
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No programmer needed to create, publish, and maintain your site’s content.

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

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Backdrop 1.32.0 released!

Backdrop CMS 1.32.0 Released — New Features, UX Enhancements, and Performance Boosts

The Backdrop CMS community is excited to announce Backdrop CMS 1.32.0, the latest stable release in our regular 4-month update cycle. Version 1.32.0 delivers major improvements for site builders and developers alike — including responsive layout options, expanded configuration control, CKEditor 5 updates, and key performance and stability fixes.

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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