# 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](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/): Compare Publii and WordPress for speed, security, privacy, SEO, hosting and maintenance. See when Publii is the better CMS for content-first 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: A Complete Comparison Between Publii CMS and WordPress](https://getpublii.com/static-vs-dynamic-comparison/): Compare static and dynamic websites across speed, security, SEO, privacy, maintenance and hosting cost. See why a static CMS like Publii can be a faster WordPress alternative.
- [Get a fast, secure website that's optimized for AI understanding and search engine visibility](https://getpublii.com/seo-performance/): Publii generates fast static HTML, clean URLs, metadata, sitemaps, structured data and optimized images to help search engines and AI systems understand your website.
- [Protect users' data with GDPR-compliant, privacy-focused website.](https://getpublii.com/privacy-focused/): Publii helps you build privacy-first static websites with no database, no server-side tracking and no telemetry. Work locally, publish securely and support GDPR/CCPA-friendly workflows.
- [Simple, lightweight CMS built for independent content creators.](https://getpublii.com/content-writing/): Write, edit and publish content with Publii’s desktop CMS. Use Markdown, WYSIWYG or block editing, optimize images, manage posts and publish a fast static website without coding.

## Resources
- [FAQ](https://getpublii.com/faq/): Discover what static websites are, how they compare to dynamic platforms like WordPress, and why static CMS solutions offer faster, safer, and more privacy-friendly web publishing.
- [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/): Get to know the people and philosophy behind Publii, and why we’re committed to fast, secure, GDPR-friendly static websites.

## 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.