Open-Source CMS Platforms: What’s New in 2025

In 2025, open-source Content Management Systems (CMS) continue to evolve, offering robust solutions for businesses, developers, and content creators. From Joomla’s 20th anniversary to Strapi’s headless architecture advancements, these platforms are adapting to modern demands for scalability, security, and flexibility. This blog dives into the latest updates for Joomla, Concrete CMS, Drupal, Strapi, Pimcore, CinemataCMS, and WordPress, highlighting new features, use cases, and why they matter. Joomla: Celebrating 20 Years with Stability and Community Power Joomla, a veteran in the CMS landscape, marked its 20th anniversary in August 2025, reinforcing its position as a volunteer-driven, mobile-ready platform. Known for its balance between ease of use and advanced functionality, Joomla powers websites for organizations like IKEA and the United Nations. Here’s what’s new: Joomla 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 Releases : These bugfix releases in the 5.x series focus on stability, addressing minor issues a...