Wagtail
Django content management system focused on flexibility and user experience.
- GitHub stars
- 20,547
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Latest release
- v8.0
25 August 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,300 commits
Replaces
Paid products Wagtail can stand in for.
How to self-host Wagtail
Wagtail runs on Python. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Wagtail free?
Yes. Wagtail is open source under the BSD-3-Clause license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Wagtail?
Yes. Wagtail runs on Python. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Wagtail replace?
People use Wagtail instead of Squarespace.
Is Wagtail still maintained?
The last change to Wagtail's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1300 commits in the last 12 months.
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