GravvsYcode
Two self-hosted WordPress alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Grav | Ycode | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 42 in Content Management | #4 of 6 in Website Builder |
| GitHub stars | 15 701 | 334 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +30 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 63 | 11 |
| Latest release | 2.2.14 · 27 Oct 2026 | 1.37.8 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Grav scores 73/100 against 53/100 for Ycode, so it is the safer default.
Grav ships more often: 63 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Ycode.
If you want the quickest setup, Grav is easier to run; Ycode needs more configuration.
Grav is growing faster right now (+30 stars in 30 days).
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