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# Publii Static CMS
> Desktop, offline-first, open-source Static Site CMS for creating fast, secure static websites. WordPress-like simplicity with one-click deployment; GDPR & CCPA compliant. Built with Electron + Vue.js.

## Quick facts
- Version: 0.47.9 (build 17481), updated 2026-07-24
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows 10+ (64-bit), macOS 11+, Linux (64-bit)
- Tech stack: Electron, Vue.js, Handlebars, HTML, CSS

## The main Publii website is available at:
- English: [https://getpublii.com/](https://getpublii.com/)
- German: [https://getpublii.com/de/](https://getpublii.com/de/)
- Polish: [https://getpublii.com/pl/](https://getpublii.com/pl/)

## Key resources
- [Download Publii](https://getpublii.com/download/): Latest installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with release info and system requirements.
- [Publii vs WordPress: A simpler, safer CMS for content websites](https://getpublii.com/publii-vs-wordpress/): Looking for a WordPress alternative? Compare Publii and WordPress for speed, security, privacy, SEO, hosting and maintenance on content-focused websites.
- [Website](https://getpublii.com/): Overview of Publii’s features, value propositions, and key entry points
- [GitHub](https://github.com/GetPublii/Publii): Source code, issues, discussions, releases, and project roadmap.
- [Changelog](https://getpublii.com/blog/releases/): Version-by-version release notes with dates, highlights, fixes, and breaking changes.
- [Docs (user)](https://getpublii.com/docs/): How-to guides for setup, writing, theming basics, hosting, and deployment.
- [Docs (dev)](https://getpublii.com/dev/): Theme architecture, Handlebars templates, helpers, development patterns, and APIs.
- [Marketplace](https://marketplace.getpublii.com/): Official themes and plugins with install/purchase links and documentation.
- [Blog](https://getpublii.com/blog/): Articles on releases, tutorials, use cases, and best practices for building and deploying static sites with Publii.
- [Community](https://github.com/GetPublii/Publii/discussions): QandA, troubleshooting, feature requests, and community support.

## Product pillars
- [Static vs dynamic websites: which architecture fits your project?](https://getpublii.com/static-vs-dynamic-comparison/): Compare static and dynamic websites and CMS architectures by performance, security, privacy, maintenance and hosting. Find the right model for your project.
- [Build fast, semantic static websites for search engines and AI systems](https://getpublii.com/seo-performance/): Use Publii's static CMS to generate fast HTML, clean URLs, metadata, sitemaps, structured data and optimized images for search engines and AI systems.
- [Build a privacy-focused, GDPR- and CCPA-friendly static website with Publii](https://getpublii.com/privacy-focused/): Build privacy-focused static websites with Publii. Work locally, manage consent and third-party services, and support GDPR- and CCPA-friendly workflows.
- [A simple, lightweight CMS for writers and independent publishers](https://getpublii.com/content-writing/): Write and publish with Publii’s desktop CMS. Choose Markdown, WYSIWYG or block editing, organize posts and build a fast static website without coding.

## Resources
- [Publii FAQ: How the static CMS works](https://getpublii.com/faq/): Learn how Publii works as a free static CMS, where you can host your website, and how it differs from WordPress.
- [Press & Brand Assets](https://getpublii.com/press-and-brand-assets/): Official press kit for Publii: logos, icons, screenshots, and brand usage rules for media, blogs, and conference materials.
- [Showcase](https://getpublii.com/showcase/): Explore the Publii Showcase to see a collection of stunning and versatile websites created with Publii CMS. Get inspired and start building your own unique website today.
- [About](https://getpublii.com/about/): Meet Bob Mitro and Tomasz “Dziudek” Dziuda and learn how their experience in web design, software development and SEO shapes Publii.

## Ecosystem
- [Promote Your extension with Publii](https://getpublii.com/promote-your-extensions/): Submit your Publii theme or plugin for the Marketplace. Learn requirements, review guidelines, and get visibility for your extension.
- [Customization service](https://getpublii.com/customization-service/): Expert Publii CMS customization for lightweight, efficient HTML sites. Our team handles complex Publii projects, tailoring designs and features to your needs.
- [Become a Publii Project Backer](https://getpublii.com/donate/): Publii is free and open-source, meaning that anybody can download, use, and modify it for their needs. Whether you want to use the included themes and features only, or create your own themes and build something completely unique, we've made sure that you'll not run...

## Legal
- [Terms and conditions](https://getpublii.com/terms-and-conditions/): Read the terms that govern using the Publii app, marketplace themes and plugins, purchases, licenses, and website access.
- [Privacy Policy](https://getpublii.com/privacy-policy/): Learn how Publii homepage processes personal data, cookies, and analytics. Read our GDPR-compliant practices and your rights and choices.
- [General Public License v3.0](https://getpublii.com/license/): Publii is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Review your rights to use, modify, and distribute the software and source code.