The recent conflict between WordPress.com and WP Engine has sparked plenty of debates about the future of open-source platforms and who controls access to their resources. For someone who believes strongly in the principles of open-source, this situation feels like a step in the wrong direction. As I’ve already discussed, blocking access to open-source resources based on business disputes undermines the very values that have made platforms like WordPress so successful.
With all this drama unfolding, it got me thinking—if WordPress.com starts tightening access to its resources, what other content management systems (CMS) are out there? Could another platform rise up to challenge WordPress’s dominance? Enter Drupal, one of the most powerful and well-established open-source CMS alternatives.
Unlike WordPress, which is often praised for its ease of use, Drupal takes a more developer-centric approach. It’s known for its scalability, security, and flexibility, making it the CMS of choice for major institutions like NASA, Tesla, and The White House. But for everyday users and small business owners, is Drupal a viable alternative to WordPress?
As someone who’s never been particularly fond of CMS platforms in general (my personal site is hand-coded in HTML, after all), I decided to give Drupal a try. Could it be a viable competitor to WordPress, especially for those looking for a robust, open-source solution that prioritizes customization, security, and longevity?
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