Gravvsmataroa
Two self-hosted WordPress alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Grav | mataroa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 42 in Content Management | #11 of 24 in Blogging |
| GitHub stars | 15 701 | 374 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +30 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 63 | 2 |
| Latest release | 2.2.14 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.5 · 3 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Grav scores 73/100 against 50/100 for mataroa, so it is the safer default.
Grav ships more often: 63 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for mataroa.
If you want the quickest setup, Grav is easier to run; mataroa needs more configuration.
Grav is growing faster right now (+30 stars in 30 days).
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