What is ProcessWire?

ProcessWire delivers a robust and flexible content management system (CMS) and framework (CMF) tailored to save time and fit unique development workflows. Its foundation is built on a hierarchical tree structure for unlimited depth and scalability, supporting sites of all sizes—from simple portfolios to complex, multi-million-page projects. With every field customizable and easily managed within the admin panel, users gain complete control over content and markup, thanks to ProcessWire’s focus on flexibility and performance.

Notably, ProcessWire stands out with its secure, modular architecture and a best-in-class API that simplifies accessing, manipulating, and rendering site content. The platform is multilingual by design, providing comprehensive translation and multi-language management features. Upgrades are straightforward, and its role-based access control ensures administrators manage permissions with precision. Designed for both developers and content editors, ProcessWire enhances productivity while maintaining long-term reliability and minimal maintenance.

Features

Custom Fields: Define and edit unlimited custom field types for flexible content management.
Hierarchical Structure: Organize pages with unlimited depth using a tree-based model.
Role-Based Access Control: Manage user permissions with a secure, flexible access control system.
API Access: Intuitive API for easy content querying, manipulation, and rendering.
Modular System: Extend functionality through a wide range of plugin modules.
Multi-language Support: Built-in multilingual features, including fields and URLs.
Front-End Editing: Directly edit text and images on the live website when enabled.
Secure Foundation: Focus on long-term security with a proven track record.
Scalability: Handles everything from small sites to projects with millions of pages.
Simple Upgrades: Easy version upgrades to ensure ongoing platform stability.

Use Cases

Building scalable business websites with custom data requirements.
Developing multilingual corporate sites and global landing pages.
Creating web portals needing advanced content structure and access control.
Launching blogs, portfolios, and content-driven personal projects.
Integrating customized forms and front-end user submissions.
Showcasing product catalogs with complex relationships.
Rapidly prototyping and deploying client websites for agencies.
Designing secure intranet or extranet web applications.

FAQs

Is ProcessWire suitable for large-scale websites with extensive data needs?

Yes, ProcessWire is designed for high scalability and can comfortably handle large and complex websites with millions of pages.
Does ProcessWire support managing multilingual content?

ProcessWire offers comprehensive multi-language capabilities built into the core, allowing for translation of fields, URLs, and other content elements.
How customizable are content fields in ProcessWire?

All fields in ProcessWire are custom fields that can be defined, edited, and grouped in any way to suit specific project requirements.
Can I control the HTML markup generated by my site?

ProcessWire gives you total control over the design and markup, making it easy to implement any front-end desired.
Is there a plugin system for expanding ProcessWire's features?

Yes, ProcessWire features a modular system and an extensive directory of plugin modules to extend its core functionality.