Backdrop is based on Drupal 7 core, redesigned with a focus on simplification, but without sacrificing flexibility. The system uses PHP 7.4+ (compatible with PHP 8.1), runs on MySQL or PostgreSQL, and is built on the principles of modularity and clean code. This facilitates debugging, customization, and portability of solutions.

Why choose Backdrop: features and strengths

Here's what it's good for:

1. Low threshold of entry. Backdrop's interface is intuitive - even if it's your first time with a CMS, you'll quickly figure out how everything works.
2. Flexible modularity. Almost everything in Drupal 7 can be adapted to Backdrop. Thousands of out-of-the-box solutions: from multi-language to complex content structure.
3. Support for custom content types. You can build your site like a constructor, adding fields, templates, links between materials.
4. Pain-free updates. One of Backdrop's goals was to make life easier for admins: updates are easier than with its "big brother".
5. Core stability. Backdrop core is developed gradually and carefully - not to break what already works.
6. Themization and control over the look and feel. Want to customize your site? Backdrop gives you handy tools to work with templates.

Backdrop is designed for stable work in small teams and simplified many moments that in Drupal required deep knowledge. In particular, here core and module updates happen through the admin, and configuration is stored in YAML files, which is convenient for version control and collaboration.

Where Backdrop is used:

• NGO and educational institution websites;
• business websites and service catalogs;
• internal corporate portals;
• blogs, communities and information platforms.

If you need a robust yet easy to administer solution - Backdrop gives you just that. And if you are already familiar with Drupal, the transition will be almost painless.

How to install CMS manually (if you want to do it yourself)

Want to try manual installation? We have a detailed instruction. However, even she will not require from you deep knowledge: everything happens in the browser, step-by-step and understandable. You won't need a terminal - just a browser and a couple minutes of time.

Go to Backdrop CMS installation instructions