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EmDash

EmDash is an open-source content management system from Cloudflare, built on Astro. It gives you a WordPress-style dashboard for writing and editing, on top of an Astro site. These guides explain what it is, how to install it, and when to choose it.

  1. What Is EmDash? Cloudflare's Astro CMS Explained

    EmDash is an open-source CMS from Cloudflare, built on Astro. Here's what it does, how it differs from WordPress, and who it's for.

    EmDash, 7 minute read, November 6, 2026

  2. How to Install EmDash (Step by Step)

    Create your first EmDash site on your own computer. One command sets up the project, then you finish the setup in your browser.

    EmDash, 7 minute read, November 6, 2026

  3. EmDash vs WordPress: Which Should You Choose?

    An honest comparison of EmDash and WordPress on plugins, security, hosting and ease of use, including when WordPress is still the better choice.

    EmDash, 7 minute read, November 6, 2026

  4. Astro vs EmDash: Do You Need a CMS?

    Astro and EmDash aren't rivals. EmDash is a CMS built on Astro. Here's how to decide whether plain Astro is enough for your site.

    EmDash, 5 minute read, November 6, 2026

  5. How to Move a WordPress Site to EmDash

    EmDash can import your WordPress posts, pages and media. Here are the steps, what comes across, and what you'll need to rebuild.

    EmDash, 7 minute read, November 6, 2026

Try "blog", "deploy" or "EmDash".