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MODX Revolution is a PHP content management system and application framework for building sites from multi-language corporate sites to personal blogs and mobile APIs.

Open-source alternative to:WordPressDrupal

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What is it?

MODX Revolution is an open source content management system and application framework written in PHP. It can power multi-language and multi-domain corporate sites, personal blogs, and mobile APIs, and it lets site owners control markup and design without writing code.

The core is modular and extensible, so developers can adapt it to custom requirements and traffic levels. The project provides a manager interface, installation through a download or git, and upgrade guidance from 2.x to 3.0. Translations are handled through Crowdin.

The project is maintained by MODX, LLC and distributed under the GPL v2 license, with a security policy documented in the repository.

Key features

  • 01Control markup and design without writing code
  • 02Modular, extensible core for custom requirements
  • 03Multi-language and multi-domain site support
  • 04Installable by download or via git
  • 05Translation of lexicons through Crowdin

Use cases

  • Building multi-language corporate websites
  • Running personal blogs or content sites
  • Serving content to mobile apps through an API
  • Developing custom PHP applications on a CMS foundation

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download MODX Revolution from the official download page

  2. 2

    Read the server requirements before installing

  3. 3

    Follow the official installation guide

Things to know

  • Requires a PHP web server environment, so it is not a simple single-command install.
  • Licensed under GPL v2, which requires derivative works to be distributed under the same license.

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Topics

#content-management#cms#php#web-framework#self-hosted#content-management-system#modx#modx-revolution

FAQ

What is revolution?
MODX Revolution is a PHP content management system and application framework for building sites from multi-language corporate sites to personal blogs and mobile APIs. MODX Revolution is an open source content management system and application framework written in PHP. It can power multi-language and multi-domain corporate sites, personal blogs, and mobile APIs, and it lets site owners control markup and design without writing code.
Is revolution free to use? What license does it have?
revolution is open source under the GPL-2.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is revolution still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to revolution was on Oct 28, 2026.
What can I use revolution for?
Building multi-language corporate websites Running personal blogs or content sites Serving content to mobile apps through an API Developing custom PHP applications on a CMS foundation
How do I install revolution?
Download MODX Revolution from the official download page Read the server requirements before installing Follow the official installation guide
Where can I get revolution?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/modxcms/revolution

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