About
GetSimple CMS (Community Edition)About GetSimple CMS CE
GetSimple CMS is a lightweight, user-friendly content management system designed for simplicity and efficiency. It is flat-file based, meaning it doesn’t require a database, making it ideal for smaller websites and quick deployments. With its intuitive interface, anyone can easily create and manage content without extensive technical knowledge. GetSimple CMS offers fast performance, robust security, and easy customization with themes and plugins. Perfect for small business websites, portfolios, and blogs, it allows users to focus on their content without the complexity of larger CMS platforms.
Its intuitive interface is specifically designed for ease of use, catering to non-technical users while still offering customization options for developers. Additionally, GetSimple emphasizes minimalism and efficiency, making it an excellent choice for smaller projects like portfolios, blogs, and business websites. Unlike many larger CMS platforms, GetSimple provides all the essential features without unnecessary complexity.
Exciting Changes in GetSimple CMS CE
We’re thrilled to announce a new chapter for GetSimple CMS! As part of our commitment to providing you with the best lightweight, user-friendly CMS experience, we’ve brought together a dynamic team of talented individuals dedicated to taking GetSimple to new heights.
Our new team is passionate about creating a platform that remains simple yet powerful. From developers and designers to content strategists and community managers, each team member is focused on enhancing the features you love while exploring innovative ways to improve your experience.
Here’s what you can expect:
This is an exciting time for the GetSimple community, and we can’t wait to embark on this journey with you. Stay tuned for updates, announcements, and ways to get involved.
Thank you for being part of the GetSimple family. Together, we’ll build something extraordinary!
Meet Our Team!
Mateusz Skrzypczak
AKA: Multi/MulticolorMulti is a versatile freelance programmer and designer from Poland, skilled in both front-end and back-end development. When not coding or designing, he enjoys diving into the world of video games, with a special passion for retro classics.
Eric Montgomery
AKA: RisingIsland/IslanderRisingIsland is a self-employed web developer and graphic designer originally from California, who has spent the past 20 years residing in Spain. Outside of work, he loves traveling, exploring nature and capturing its beauty through photography.
You?
Join our team!Are you passionate about lightweight, user-friendly CMS solutions? GetSimple CMS CE is always looking for enthusiastic contributors to help improve our platform! Collaborate with like-minded individuals, share your expertise, and make an impact on an open-source project.
Ready to join? Let’s work together to make GetSimple CMS CE even better!
Contact a team member.
Help Support GS-CE
Support the development and maintenance of GetSimple CMS by contributing to its funding. Your contributions help keep the platform free, improve features, and ensure its longevity for the community.
Even the smallest token of gratitude goes a long way in motivating us to continue developing this awesome CMS. Consider sending us a coffee to help keep us awake an coding.
Join us in shaping the future of GetSimple CE CMS. Thank you for your generosity and belief in open-source innovation!
History
GetSimple CMS was created in 2009 by the US web developer Chris Cagle, who presided over the project as a senior developer. Cage claimed he created GetSimple CMS out of the need of a CMS that was "as powerful as WordPress is to use", but easier. Since then, other developers have joined the GetSimple team. An active community contributes plug-ins, translations and themes. Though by 2020, development had slowed considerably as the original team (Shawn Alverson, Mike Swan, among many others) were no longer able to dedicate their time and resources to the project.
In November 2024 the official website was hacked, loosing access to vast amount of knowledge via its forum, as well as plugin, theme and language downloads.
Recognizing the lapse in development and support on the current official website, since 2022 we've taken the initiative to breathe new life into the platform by providing the essential updates it deserves, ensuring the advancement of this vital project.
This edition aims to introduce a range of improvements, including support for modern PHP versions, and is continuously maintained with new features that are not available in the standard version upon installation.
In 2023, the website GetSimple CMS CE Website was launched to inform users about updates and serve as a platform where the latest version of this software can be downloaded.