Bludit
Bludit — blogging made simple
Bludit is a lightweight Flat File CMS that uses JSON files to store content. Originally designed as a blogging platform, it has evolved into a simple general-purpose CMS suitable for small websites. Bludit's philosophy is clear: provide an easy-to-use, fast, and free platform for creating blogs and basic sites without the complexity of larger systems.
Key features
Bludit stores content in JSON files — one file per post or page. The admin interface supports both Markdown and a visual HTML editor. Built-in features include tags, categories, scheduled posts, static pages, SEO fields (title, description), RSS feeds, and sitemap generation. The system supports approximately 30 languages in the admin interface. There's a plugin architecture with around 30 official and community plugins covering analytics, sitemap, SEO, social sharing, and more. Themes are straightforward HTML/CSS/PHP.
Admin panel
Bludit's admin panel is functional and straightforward. It won't win design awards, but it's easy to understand and navigate. The dashboard shows recent content and quick stats. Creating and editing posts is simple — choose between Markdown or the built-in WYSIWYG editor, add tags and categories, set a publish date, and save. Settings are organized in clear sections. The learning curve is minimal.
Content management
Content is organized as posts (blog entries with dates and categories) and pages (static content). Each piece of content gets its own JSON file in the bl-content directory. Media uploads are handled through the admin panel with a basic file manager. The content structure is simple and predictable, though the blog-oriented architecture means the page hierarchy is somewhat flat — there's no built-in parent/child page relationship for deep site structures.
Pros
Very easy to use — minimal learning curve. Free and open source (MIT license). Lightweight and fast. Admin panel available in approximately 30 languages. Good for multilingual blog content. Simple plugin and theme system. Active development.
Cons
Primarily blog-oriented — limited page hierarchy. Admin panel is functional but basic in design. Smaller plugin ecosystem than Grav. Limited built-in SEO compared to some competitors. Image handling is basic. Not ideal for complex multi-page business sites.
Pricing
Free and open source under the MIT license.
Best for
Bloggers and writers who want a simple, free platform. Small personal sites and project pages. Users who want multilingual admin support without complexity. Anyone who needs a basic CMS up and running in minutes.