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Concrete CMS

Concrete CMS (formerly concrete5) is an open-source CMS known for its intuitive in-context editing — content editors can make changes directly on the live page without navigating a complex admin panel. Trusted by organizations like the U.S. Army and Portland State University, it combines ease of use with enterprise-level features like granular permissions, versioning, and workflow approvals. Concrete CMS is ideal for organizations that need non-technical staff to manage content confidently and independently.

  • In-Context Visual Editing
  • Custom Block Development
  • Theme Development & Customization
  • Workflow & Content Approval Systems
  • Version Control & Page History
  • Granular Permission Management
  • Multi-language Support
  • Form Builder & Data Collection
  • SEO & Analytics Tools
  • Integration with External Systems

Common questions

What makes Concrete CMS different from WordPress?

The biggest difference is in-context editing: you edit content directly on the live page instead of in a separate admin panel. That makes it very easy for non-technical editors. Version control and approval workflows are built in too.

Is Concrete CMS suitable for large organisations?

Yes. With granular permissions, approval workflows and enterprise-grade security, Concrete CMS suits organisations that need strict control over content. The U.S. Army uses it for exactly that reason.

Can several editors work with approval before publishing?

Yes. Workflows and approvals are built in, and every change is saved in the page history so you can see who changed what and roll back to an earlier version.

Can you build custom blocks and themes in Concrete CMS?

Yes. We develop custom blocks and themes, forms for data collection and connections to external systems, so editors get building blocks shaped around your content.

Next step

Tell us what you want to build.

Describe your project or question and we will get back within one working day with an honest answer on scope, time and cost.