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MODX Revolution: The Anti-Bloat Content Management Framework MODX Revolution is a PHP-based content management framework that provides web developers and content creators with a flexible platform for building and managing websites without unnecessary code bloat or structural limitations. This open-source web content management system, first launched in 2004, separates content from design completely, allowing for complete creative freedom while maintaining powerful content management capabilities. MODX Revolution serves as an ideal solution for web development agencies, freelance developers, and organizations that require customizable website architecture without the constraints imposed by more prescriptive content management systems. The platform enables users to create anything from simple brochure sites to complex web applications while maintaining full control over HTML, CSS, and JavaScript output. The framework's approach to web content management focuses on giving developers the tools they need without dictating how websites should be structured. This philosophy makes MODX particularly suitable for projects requiring unique designs, custom functionality, or integration with existing systems and APIs. Content editors benefit from an intuitive interface that can be customized to match their specific workflow requirements. MODX Revolution's architecture centers around a lightweight core that can be extended through add-ons and custom code. The system stores content in a database while allowing developers complete freedom over how that content is displayed. This separation ensures websites remain maintainable as they grow in complexity, with content management tasks handled independently from design and development concerns. Key features of MODX Revolution include: • Complete template freedom with no predefined markup or structural requirements • Granular user permissions and role-based access controls for team collaboration • Built-in search engine optimization tools, including customizable URLs and metadata • Extensible architecture through a comprehensive API and add-on ecosystem • Multi-language support for both the content management interface and website content While MODX Revolution is powerful as a standalone open-source solution, it gains significant additional functionality when hosted on MODX Cloud. This specialized hosting environment enhances the CMS with features such as: • Backstage, a selective content publishing workflow tool that enables content staging and approval processes • Automated backups and one-click restore functionality • Advanced site management and monitoring capabilities • Enhanced security measures specifically designed for MODX sites • Performance optimization through content delivery networks and caching For organizations seeking a web content management solution that provides both flexibility and control, MODX Revolution offers a framework that adapts to specific project requirements rather than forcing developers to adapt to the system. The Anti-Bloat Content Management Framework prioritizes efficient code and performance while giving users the tools they need to create sophisticated websites and web applications.

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Adam K.

Web developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/9/2021

"Been using Modx for years and still does the job!"

5/5

What do you like best about Modx?

Modx brings the best of both worlds for developers, it allows developers to still use their coding skills to create websites and applications but also is very flexible in terms of using plugins to also help create! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Modx?

Updating the system version is a bit clunky and not as easy as the one click option other CMSs offer such as wordpress. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Modx:

If you are happy to use your coding skills as a developer which other CMS platforms may take away with drag and drop editors such as wordpres! i would recommend modx! it is easy to use as a developer and has the flexiablity to create lovely coded wesbites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Modx solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have been using modx for years to create bespoke manageable websites for hundreds of clients, We can quickly turn around a website within modx in days Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vinod J.

Laravel Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/27/2021

"Modex is the best CMS for website and very user friendly manager."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Modx?

Developers Point of view Singe resource for each Page, Very structured File System, Easy to manage media, Templates, Chunks, Snippets.

Clients Point of view easy manager to handle all your content and assets. Easy to understand which page is related to which resource and so comfortably can manage it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Modx?

There is no single button update available, and all the things are stored in a database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Modx:

It's really the best platform to host your website and the user-friendly manager will give you the best experience to manage your content, assets, and so on. As per the developer's point of view, I will recommend Modx as a very easy update, Scrtuctured File System. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Modx solving and how is that benefiting you?

Created a Dozen of the website in Modx for my clients. Its very simple to build and very easy to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ganesh R.

Digital Marketing Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/10/2020

"Modx Review"

3.5/5

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/29/2021

"Powerful and intuitive open source CMS"

5/5

What do you like best about Modx?

MODX is a remarkable intuitive CMS providing a highly learnable (and teachable) platform with as near to WYSIWYG interface as I have seen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Modx?

Nothing has struck me as a negative yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ganesh R.

Chief digital officer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/29/2020

"Seamless CMS with low cost of ownership"

4/5

What do you like best about Modx?

Intuitive user interface, organization of content is easy to navigate Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Modx?

Lack of proper digital asset management, coding complexities in the CMS levels, lack of plugins to enable integrations with third party applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Modx:

Secure and robust CMS. It can be scaled to a greater extent. It has some challenges especially at digital asset management level but otherwise a great tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Modx solving and how is that benefiting you?

MODX cloud hosting savings, low development and maintainence costs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Максим .

PHP-разработчик

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/22/2020

"few modules available"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Modx?

Easy to install and extend. Good structured code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Modx?

few modules available, few templates available Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/19/2020

"Amazing platform"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Modx?

I like the modx features especially templates and snippets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Modx?

Actually Modx is very good CMS but I think UI experience should be more user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David W.

Principal

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/14/2019

"Highly flexible and secure"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Modx?

MODX has a very flexible and robust architecture for user roles and content access. MODX lets you serve up roles-based content very easily, and its sophisticated caching gives you a pretty good performance trade-off. It scales well too, although Drupal remains the king of scalability in this field.

MODX has been very well architected so that you can build on top of it very quickly. That is not always true of Drupal, Joomla or WordPress. Drupal does benefit from a very long list of contributed "modules" to extend the system. But if you think you may need to do things which are not already built into the CMS or offered as an add-on - or if you are not enthusiastic about Drupal's steep learning curve - MODX Revolution may be your best bet.

Documentation is light, but the MODX community is highly responsive and helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Modx?

Usability for non-expert users is MODX's weakest link. You may need to build or adapt a simple user interface - for which there are options.

The second-weakest link is MODX's system of roles and permissions takes work to understand. The good news is that you only need to understand it once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rodrigo R.

Software Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/30/2019

"Highly flexible and secure"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Modx?

Easy to create and edit pages without major complications. Easy to create and edit pages without complications. The customizable dropdown menus and fill options make it easy for any member of our team to make changes that are saved and published immediately. MODX was very well architected so you can build on it very quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Modx?

It is not easy to use, developer-focused, not suitable for multilingual sites. It is not a commonly used CMS and the diversity of available plugins is not the same. Access to an IT professional with experience in troubleshooting is required. MODX was extremely limited. You may need to create or adapt a simple user interface - for which there are options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Modx:

If you are looking for a solution that evolves and is customized over time, I would recommend a platform like ModX. If you are looking for a solution that evolves and is customized over time, I would recommend a platform like ModX. Looking for a solution that evolves and is customized over time, I would recommend a platform like ModX. If you are looking for a solution that evolves and is customized over time, I would recommend a platform like ModX. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Modx solving and how is that benefiting you?

In the front, our customers used an easy-to-navigate site, and on the back-end, we had full control of the content in a simplified format. It allows me to create fast, flexible, and secure sites. The problem to be solved was that our company needed a CMS site that was secure, customizable, and easy to use. Managing a site with this CMS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.