B
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498 -- number of cms platforms available for global CMS market (2025)
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498
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Count
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2025
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60
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30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
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WhatCMS.org
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https://www.supersonicplayground.com/blog/niche-cms-why-you-should-avoid-being-wedded-to-a-platform/ ↗
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Niche CMS: why you should avoid being wedded to a platform
With more than 498 different content management systems (CMS) available in today’s market, there’s a myriad of choice. The process of choosing a CMS can often be overwhelming, especially as it’s one of the most important, and most overlooked, factors of buying a new website.
Ultimately, your choice …
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WhatCMS.org
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Count of CMS platforms tracked, consistent with WhatCMS.org top 498 listing referenced in article
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global CMS market: 498 number of cms platforms available. Source: WhatCMS.org (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/cms-platforms-available-market-2025
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