ClassicPress
ClassicPress ClassicPress

A lightweight, stable, instantly familiar free open-source content management system. Forked from WordPress without the block editor (Gutenberg)

ClassicPress is a lightweight, stable, and open-source Content Management System (CMS) for creators, forked from WordPress without the Gutenberg block editor. Its core is half the size of WordPress, trimming unnecessary code to improve performance and privacy while keeping the simplicity of the classic editor experience.

The main features of this platform include:

  • HTML5 & Modernized Codebase: Replaces obsolete JavaScript libraries (such as jQueryUI, Thickbox, ClipboardJS, and HoverIntent) and Flash support with native HTML5 elements, accessible dialogs, and modern libraries like SortableJS.

  • Enhanced Media Library: Introduces a faster, paginated PHP-based media grid, built-in media categories and tags, customizable upload folder structures (by year or category), bulk/quick editing for media attachments, and tracking columns showing where files are used in posts.

  • Object Relationships Database Table: Features an Object Relationships database table to support one-to-one and one-to-many relationships across content.

  • Database & Revisions Control: Includes built-in revision management to view and delete post revisions individually or in bulk, preventing database bloat.

  • Touchscreen Accessibility: Utilizes native HTML5 dialog elements for faster modal loading, built-in accessibility, and touchscreen drag-and-drop menu support.

  • Built-in User Groups: Enables administrators to create dedicated user groups (similar to post categories) to manage users for schools or teams.

  • Nonprofit Community Governance: Directed by The ClassicPress Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization driven by an active open-source community.owledge of ClassicPress features and database updates, or a Mind Map illustrating its core capabilities?