# Halo

> Open-source website builder and blog

Build blogs, knowledge bases, company sites and shops with themes and plugins.

- Source: https://github.com/halo-dev/halo
- Homepage: https://www.halo.run
- License: GPL-3.0
- Language: Java
- Stars: 39926
- Forks: 10337
- Contributors: 156
- Last commit: 2026-09-30
- Latest release: v2.26.1 (2026-09-01)
- Purpose: Developer tools, Self-hosted apps, Web frameworks
- Runs on: Docker / self-host
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 86/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 13/15
- Readiness: 15/15

## Alternatives

- [Hugo](https://diggithub.com/gohugoio/hugo.md): Very fast static site generator
- [Docusaurus](https://diggithub.com/facebook/docusaurus.md): Easy-to-maintain documentation websites
- [Jekyll](https://diggithub.com/jekyll/jekyll.md): Blog-aware static site generator
- [Appsmith](https://diggithub.com/appsmithorg/appsmith.md): Build admin panels and internal tools
- [JeecgBoot](https://diggithub.com/jeecgboot/JeecgBoot.md): AI low-code platform for enterprise systems
- [Bagisto](https://diggithub.com/bagisto/bagisto.md): Laravel e-commerce and marketplace platform
- [Saleor](https://diggithub.com/saleor/saleor.md): Headless commerce API
- [ToolJet](https://diggithub.com/ToolJet/ToolJet.md): Build internal tools and business apps

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/halo-dev/halo
Updated: 2026-10-03