CMS Usage: Global Trends

Content Management Systems (CMS) are the backbone of countless websites and digital platforms, powering everything from simple blogs to complex enterprise solutions. The choice of CMS can significantly impact an organization's online presence, content management workflows, and overall digital strategy.

This collection, curated by TheDropTimes aims to provide a comprehensive and data-driven exploration of the CMS landscape. By delving into usage patterns across diverse sectors and geographic locations, we strive to uncover valuable insights that can inform decision-makers in selecting the right CMS for their specific needs.

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Which CMS Powers the Top US University Websites? A Comprehensive Analysis

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A comprehensive study by The DropTimes (TDT) uncovers a significant preference for Drupal among U.S. universities, with 35.4% opting for this robust and flexible CMS. The findings highlight Drupal's critical role in shaping the digital landscape of higher education, as institutions increasingly favor free and open-source solutions for their adaptability and community support. Dive into the study's insights and discover how Drupal is leading the charge in academic content management ...more

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CMS Usage Patterns in USA Charity and Non-Profit Organizations: FOSS Takes the Lead

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A comprehensive analysis by The DropTimes (TDT) examines CMS usage across 8,134 non-profit and charity organizations in the United States. The findings highlight a dominant preference for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) solutions, with WordPress being the most widely used CMS. Drupal also shows significant usage, especially among top-ranked websites. ...more

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Grzegorz Pietrzak to Discuss Global City Website Trends at DrupalCamp Poland

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Grzegorz Pietrzak will present his Drupal and other CMS usage analysis on official city websites at DrupalCamp Poland 2024 on May 18. His session will explore regional differences in CMS adoption and the need for more promotion of open-source solutions in the public sector. ...more

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Which CMS Powers Your Country's Official Website? A Global CMS Usage Analysis

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A growing trend is seen in governments favouring free and open-source solutions (FOSS) for their official websites. The potential benefits of FOSS include enhanced security, flexibility, and cost savings. But how widespread is this trend, and which specific systems are gaining traction? To understand the scope of this trend, we examined the official websites of 195 countries globally. This analysis digs deeper into the trend of governments favouring free and open-source solutions for their online presence, uncovering which CMS systems—including Drupal, WordPress, and others—are most preferred for official government communication. ...more

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A Call to Gather Resources to Track Drupal Usage in Industry Sectors

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Get insights into the new initiative to collect comprehensive data on Drupal's adoption across diverse industry sectors, aiming to provide invaluable resources for evaluators and organizations. Learn how the project by Paul Johnson seeks to bolster Drupal's impact within digital services and enhance the platform's visibility with examples from The DropTimes. ...more

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Which CMS? Global City Website Trends Examined

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Explore the trends of Content Management System (CMS) usage on official city websites with a comprehensive study spanning 466 cities worldwide. The research delves into the prevalence of open-source solutions, highlighting the dominance of WordPress, Drupal, and other platforms. The report categorizes findings based on city size, region, and EU membership, revealing intriguing patterns and insights. The study raises essential questions about the adoption of open-source systems in the public sector, shedding light on challenges and opportunities for promoting transparency and cost-efficiency in digital governance. Dive into the detailed analysis to understand the global dynamics of CMS choices in city administrations. ...more

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Drupal in Education: Data on CMS Usage in the World's Top 300 Universities

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Drupal is a predominant Content Management System among the world's leading educational institutions, with 80% of the top 100 universities globally opting to utilize Drupal for their websites. This substantial adoption underscores Drupal's robustness, flexibility, and suitability for academic environments, marking it a preferred choice for higher education websites. ...more

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Behind the Scenes: Drupal's Footprint in Top Universities

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A walkthrough of the behind-the-scenes tasks executed (with code examples and the tools we used in this exercise) to generate the preliminary dataset for analyzing Drupal usage among the top 300 universities. This blog covers everything from selecting the university ranking to generating a CSV file with the universities and their Drupal usage.
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Drupal Usage in Top Universities Worldwide: A Progress Report and Seeking Support

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A statistic on drupal.org states that 71% of the top 100 universities use Drupal, but the page lacks precise data or references to support this claim. Given that the education sector is one of Drupal's largest adopters, we at TheDropTimes have embarked on a project to validate and substantiate this claim with proper evidence. This initiative was suggested by Kevin Reynen (University of Colorado). While attending a Higher Education Conference, he noted the frequent citation of this statistic and its lack of supporting data. He proposed a broader definition of Drupal usage in universities, encompassing not just their homepages but any of their websites. Prompted by Reynen's observations, TheDropTimes began a project to collect data on the top 300 global universities, as ranked by QS, focusing on their use of Drupal.
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