What is Winter CMS?

Winter CMS is a free, self hosted content management platform built on the Laravel PHP framework. Forked from October CMS, it focuses on speed, security and simple, developer friendly workflows.

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Key facts

CategoryCMS & Websites
Best forLaravel developers building custom sites
LicenceFree and open source
InstallationOne click, no setup
Official sitewintercms.com

Highlights

Built on Laravel

Plugin ecosystem

Developer friendly


Winter CMS FAQs

Common questions about running Winter CMS on our hosting, answered.

What is Winter CMS?
Winter CMS is a free, self hosted content management platform built on the Laravel PHP framework. Forked from October CMS, it focuses on speed, security and simple, developer friendly workflows.
Can I install Winter CMS with one click?
Yes. Winter CMS installs in a single click from your hosting control panel, with no manual setup, and is ready to use in seconds.
Is Winter CMS free to use?
Yes. Winter CMS is free and open source, so there are no licence fees to run it on your hosting.
What hosting do I need for Winter CMS?
Winter CMS runs on our web hosting and managed cloud plans, both with free SSL, daily backups and one-click installs included.


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Winter CMS is included with every hosting plan, ready to install in seconds with free SSL, daily backups and expert support.

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