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We are thrilled to announce that Shadcnblocks is joining us as a new sponsor on Statichunt! This partnership marks another exciting step in our journey to bring developers and creators the best resources for building static sites.

**Who Is Shadcnblocks?**  
<a href="https://www.shadcnblocks.com/" target="_blank"> Shadcnblocks </a> offers the ultimate block set for developers working with Shadcn UI, Tailwind, and React. Their premium collection includes 350 uniquely crafted, interactive, and fully responsive blocks and components. These are not AI-generated but designed and developed by an expert team, ensuring unmatched quality and attention to detail.

From building stunning landing pages to creating feature-packed marketing sections, Shadcnblocks makes it effortless for developers to copy, paste, and build.

**What This Partnership Brings**  
Shadcnblocks introduces an unparalleled resource for our community. Their collection empowers developers to: 

- Build stunning landing and marketing pages in minutes with ready-to-use blocks.  
- Access a growing library of 350+ premium blocks, with 50 new blocks added monthly.  
- Simplify workflows by using pre-designed sections for features, pricing, testimonials, blogs, and much more.  

Shadcnblocks is already trusted by over 6,000 free users and nearly 1,000 pro customers, with thousands of downloads happening every day. Their commitment to delivering new updates and features ensures their library remains cutting-edge.  

We’re excited to have Shadcnblocks on board and encourage you to <a href="https://statichunt.com/authors/shadcnblocks" target="_blank"> explore their block library </a> . Together, let’s push the boundaries of what’s possible in web development.  

Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and thank you for being part of Statichunt!  




Welcome our new sponsor, Shadcnblocks! Their customizable UI blocks empower developers to build stunning, high-performance websites with ease. Learn more about this exciting partnership.

We’re Excited to Welcome Shadcnblocks as Our New Sponsor!

At Statichunt, we’re committed to helping developers and creators build amazing static sites by offering the largest directory of composable themes on the web. Today, we’re excited to announce a major milestone in our journey: ThemeSelection has joined us as our third sponsor!

### Who Is ThemeSelection?
<a href="https://themeselection.com/?ref=statichunt.com" target="_blank"> **ThemeSelection** </a> is a leading provider of premium, fully coded dashboard templates and UI kits. Their resources are designed to streamline the development process, saving time and boosting productivity for developers. With a focus on high-quality design and code, Themeselection’s products are widely trusted by professionals worldwide.

### Why This Partnership Matters
This sponsorship aligns perfectly with our mission of empowering developers by providing access to top-tier tools and resources. ThemeSelection’s dashboard templates and UI kits bring additional value to our community, helping you create beautiful, functional, and efficient web applications.

Here’s what this partnership means for our users:
- **Enhanced Resources:** Access to premium UI kits and dashboards that simplify your workflow.
- **Streamlined Development:** Pre-built components that reduce the time and effort needed to create professional-grade web apps.
- **Continued Growth:** This collaboration supports our ability to expand our offerings and improve our platform for everyone.

### A Growing Community
Statichunt has grown significantly over the past year. From listing over 7,500 themes to achieving 200 GitHub stars and partnering with industry leaders, we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together. Sponsorships like this one play a crucial role in fueling our progress and enabling us to deliver even more value to our users.

### Looking Ahead
We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our sponsors, users, and contributors who make Statichunt what it is today. With ThemeSelection on board, we’re confident in our ability to continue growing and serving the static site community.

We encourage you to check out ThemSselection’s offerings and explore their high-quality templates and kits. Let’s build something amazing together!

**Thank you for being part of the Statichunt journey. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!**



We’re excited to announce a major milestone in our journey: ThemeSelection has joined us as our third sponsor!

We’re Thrilled to Welcome ThemeSelection as Our Third Sponsor

We’re Thrilled to Welcome ThemeSelection as Our Third Sponsor!

Hey Statichunt community!  <br/>
We’re super excited to share some fantastic news with you. We’ve just added 2600+ <a href="https://statichunt.com/framer-templates" target="_blank"> **Framer** </a>  and <a href="https://statichunt.com/webflow-templates" target="_blank"> **Webflow** </a> templates to our website! Whether you’re a designer, developer, or just someone passionate about creating amazing websites, this update is for you.

### Why Framer and Webflow?

You might be wondering why we chose to include templates for Framer and Webflow. Well, the answer is simple: these platforms are game-changers for web design and development. Each offering unique features that empower designers and developers to create stunning websites without extensive coding knowledge.

#### **Framer**:
<a href="https://www.framer.com/" target="_blank">**Framer**</a> makes it easy to create interactive, responsive websites without any coding. It’s perfect for users who want to turn their ideas into live, functional sites quickly and efficiently.


#### **Webflow**:
<a href="https://webflow.com/" target="_blank">**Webflow**</a> is a powerhouse for creating stunning, production-ready websites. With its visual builder, you can design, build, and even host your site all in one place. It’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to streamline their process and create professional websites without diving deep into code.


### Explore the Collection

We’ve handpicked and listed some of the best Framer and Webflow templates out there. Ready to dive in? Check out the new Framer and Webflow templates now available on Statichunt. 

- <a href="https://statichunt.com/framer-templates" target="_blank"> Framer Templates </a>
- <a href="https://statichunt.com/webflow-templates" target="_blank"> Webflow Templates </a>

Thank you for being such an amazing part of Statichunt. Your support and feedback drive us to keep improving and bringing you the best resources for web creation. 
Stay tuned for more updates—we’ve got plenty of exciting things in the works!




Introducing Framer & Webflow Templates on Statichunt


<a href="/blog/static-site-generators" target="_blank"> Static site generators </a> are getting more popular, but there's a catch: they don't have a built-in system for managing content. This makes it tricky for editors to update the website easily.

But what if there was a way to combine the speed and security of static sites with a user-friendly editing experience? That's where Git-based headless CMS comes in. It's a new system that lets developers manage content with code, while editors can use a simple interface to update the website.

This article will explore the top Git-based headless CMS options for static sites and how they can make content management a breeze for both developers and editors.

## Advantages of Git-Based Headless CMS

- **Version Control:** Git-based headless CMS provides a robust version control system, allowing developers to track changes, collaborate, and roll back to previous versions if needed.

- **Flexibility and Scalability:** Decoupling content management from presentation layer enables developers to choose the best frontend framework for their project, making it scalable and flexible.

- **Security:** Git-based headless CMS provides a secure content management system, as content is stored in Git, which is widely considered secure.

- **Collaboration:** Developers and content creators can collaborate seamlessly, using familiar tools and editors, making content creation and management more efficient.

- **Reduced Vendor Lock-in:** A Git-based headless CMS decouples content from the presentation layer, reducing vendor lock-in and allowing for easier migration to new platforms.

## Top Git-Based Headless CMS Options

### Tina CMS

TinaCMS is a free and open-source headless CMS focused on providing the best developer experience for building web sites and applications.

<Mockup src="/blog/tina-cms.png" alt="Tina headless cms" />

**Pricing :** Free Plan available.Premium plans starts from $29/month <br/>
**Type:**
Git + API <br/>
**License:**
Open Source <br/>
**Supported Site Generators:**
All <br/>

#### Key Features

- Real-time editing
- Git-based
- Markdown support
- JSON fields
- Composable blocks
- API-driven
- Open-source
- Developer friendly
- Third-party media
- Customizable editing
- Access control

<Button href="https://tina.io/" >Learn More </Button>

### Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS)

Decap CMS is a lightweight, Git-based Headless CMS that empowers developers and content creators to build fast, scalable, and omnichannel content experiences. With its minimalistic approach, flexible content modeling, and automated workflows, Decap CMS streamlines content management for static site generators and modern web applications, allowing teams to collaborate seamlessly and deliver content with ease.
<Mockup src="/blog/decap-cms.png" alt="Decap headless cms" />

**Pricing :** Free <br/>
**License:** Open Source <br/>
**Supported Site Generators:** All

#### Key Features

- Platform agnostic
- Easy installation
- Modern authentication
- Flexible content types
- Fully extensible
- Fast, web-based UI

<Button href="https://decapcms.org/" >Learn More </Button>

### CloudCannon

CloudCannon is a powerful, Git-based Headless CMS designed for static site generators and modern web applications. It offers a user-friendly interface, flexible content modeling, and automated workflows, enabling developers and content creators to collaborate efficiently and deliver fast, scalable, and secure content experiences. With CloudCannon, you can manage your content with ease and deploy it to any platform or device.

<Mockup src="/blog/cloudcannon-cms.png" alt="Cloudcannon headless cms" />

**Pricing :** Start from $45/month (14 days Free trial available)<br/>
**License:** Closed Source <br/>
**Supported Site Generators:** Jekyll,<a href="https://gethugothemes.com/benefits-of-hugo" target="_blank"> Hugo </a>, 11ty, SvelteKit, Next.js, Gatsby, Nuxt, Astro, MkDocs

#### Key Features

- User roles and permissions
- Authentication
- Scheduling
- Visual, Content & Source Editors
- Globalization
- Digital Asset Management (DAM uploads)
- Git based version control
- Testing domains

<Button href="https://cloudcannon.com/" >Learn More </Button>

### Contentrain

Contentrain is a technical-debt-free, scalable content management platform that combines Git for static content and Serverless technologies for dynamic content needs. It simplifies content management and collaboration across various digital platforms for developers and content creators. Any level of developer can integrate Contentrain, eliminating the need to hire specialized CMS developers.

<Mockup src="/blog/contentrain-cms.png" alt="Contentrain headless cms" />

**Pricing :** Free Plan available.Premium plans starts from $79 <br/>
**License:** Closed Source <br/>
**Supported Site Generators:** Astro, Angular, Docusaurus, Eleventy (11ty), Gatsby, Gridsome, Hugo, Jekyll, Next.js, Nuxt.js, React, Svelte, VitePress, Vue, and all modern JavaScript frameworks.

#### Key Features

- Serverless Collections for dynamic content management needs
  No-code Content Modeling tool.
- Open source Community Content Models and model repurposing across projects.
- JSON, Markdown and MDX file support.
- Managing the internal or external members with custom roles & permissions.
- In App Git Branch Management
- Webhooks to connect and create automations with your favorite 3rd party marketing tools.
- Multilanguage content managing in single panel.

<Button href="https://contentrain.io/" >Learn More </Button>

### Usecue CMS

Usecue CMS is a Git-based headless CMS specifically designed for Hugo static websites. It offers zero-configuration setup, a WYSIWYG editor, and multi-user support, making content management easy for editors while giving developers full Git control.

<Mockup src="/blog/usecue-cms.png" alt="Usecue headless cms" />

**Pricing :** Starts from €30/month <br/>
**Type:** Git based <br/>
**License:** Closed Source <br/>
**Supported Site Generators:** Hugo

#### Key Features

- Zero config
- Multi user support
- Multilingual support
- Mobile first layout
- Integrated analytics
- WYSIWYG editor
- Shortcode support
- Form handling
- Instant pageloads
- Commit messages
- SVG support

<Button href="https://cms.usecue.com/" >Learn More </Button>

### Spinal

Spinal boasts a sleek and minimalist interface that puts your content front and center, ensuring it remains the main attraction. Additionally, Spinal enables seamless collaboration among team members, allowing them to work together on specific or all content aspects of your static site generator, promoting a unified and efficient content creation process.

<Mockup src="/blog/spinal-cms.png" alt="Spinal headless cms" />

**Pricing :** Starts from 29$ (Free trial available) <br/>
**Type:** Git-based <br/>
**License:** Closed Source <br/>
**Supported Site Generators:** Astro, 11ty, Hugo, Jekyll, Middleman, Bridgetown, Next.js, Gatsby, VuePress, VitePress, Nuxt, Hexo, Zola

### Key Features

- Platform-agnostic
- Easy installation
- Modern authentication
- Flexible content types
- Fully extensible
- Fast, web-based UI

<Button href="https://spinalcms.com/" >Learn More </Button>


Struggling to manage content for your static site? Discover the top Git-based headless CMS options that empower developers with code-based control and give editors a user-friendly interface.

Best Git-Based Headless CMS for Static Sites - Statichunt

6 Best Git-Based Headless CMS for Static Sites in 2025


Static site generators have become popular for creating fast, secure, and maintainable websites. Starting a project from scratch can be time-consuming, which is where boilerplates come in. These pre-configured setups provide a head start, allowing developers to focus on their design and content. In this article, we will explore the best boilerplates available for popular static site generators, saving you time and effort while ensuring adherence to industry standards.

## Hugoplate - Hugo + Tailwind CSS Starter and Boilerplate

<Mockup src="/blog/hugoplate.png" alt="hugoplate hugo boilerplate" />

### Key Features

- Built With Hugo and Tailwind CSS
- 15+ Pre-designed Pages
- Multi-Authors
- Similar Posts Suggestion
- Search Functionality
- Dark Mode
- Netlify setting pre-configured
- Write and update content in Markdown
- Disqus Comment

<Download href="https://statichunt.com/themes/hugo-hugoplate" />

<Demo href="https://hugoplate.netlify.app/" />

## Nextplate - Nextjs + Tailwind CSS + TypeScript Starter and Boilerplate

<Mockup src="/blog/nextplate.png" alt="nextplate nextjs boilerplate" />

### Key Features

- Built With Nextjs and Tailwind CSS
- 15+ Pre-designed Pages
- Multi-Authors
- Similar Posts Suggestion
- Search Functionality
- Dark Mode
- Netlify setting pre-configured
- Write and update content in Markdown
- Disqus Comment

<Download href="https://statichunt.com/themes/nextjs-nextplate" />

<Demo href="https://nextplate.netlify.app/" />

## Astroplate - Astro + Tailwind CSS + TypeScript Starter and Boilerplate

<Mockup src="/blog/astroplate.png" alt="astro boilerplate" />

### Key Features

- Built With Astro and Tailwind CSS
- 15+ Pre-designed Pages
- Multi-Authors
- Similar Posts Suggestion
- Search Functionality
- Dark Mode
- Netlify setting pre-configured
- Write and update content in Markdown
- Disqus Comment

<Download href="https://statichunt.com/themes/astro-astroplate" />

<Demo href="https://astroplate.netlify.app/" />

## Themeplate - HTML Starter Template Built With Gulp & Tailwind CSS

<Mockup src="/blog/themeplate.png" alt="themeplate gulp boilerplate" />

<Download href="https://github.com/zeon-studio/themeplate" />

<Demo href="https://themeplate.netlify.app/" />

## Gatsby Boilerplate

<Mockup src="/blog/gatsby-boilerplate.png" alt="gatsby Boilerplate" />

<Download href="https://github.com/diegonvs/gatsby-boilerplate" />

<Demo href="https://gatsbyboilerplate.netlify.app/" />

## Nuxt 3 Awesome Starter - Nuxtjs Boilerplate

<Mockup src="/blog/awesome-starter.png" alt="nuxtjs Boilerplate" />

- Tailwind CSS v3 with Windicss
- Headless UI
- Icon Pack Component
- State & Store Management
- Vue Composition Collection
- Switch Theme (light, dark, system, realtime)
- Language Switcher
- Built-in Component & Layout
- Eslint & Prettier
- Husky & Commitlint
- Custom Workspace Snippets

<Download href="https://github.com/viandwi24/nuxt3-awesome-starter" />

<Demo href="https://nuxt3-awesome-starter.vercel.app/" />

## Alembic - Jekyll Boilerplate Theme

<Mockup src="/blog/alembic.png" alt="alembic jekyll Boilerplate" />

<Download href="https://github.com/daviddarnes/alembic" />

<Demo href="https://alembic.darn.es/" />

## Spruce - Eleventy Boilerplate

<Mockup src="/blog/spruce.png" alt="spruce eleventy Boilerplate" />

<Download href="https://github.com/conedevelopment/sprucecss-eleventy-starter" />

<Demo href="https://eleventy-starter.sprucecss.com/" />

In conclusion, finding the best boilerplate for static site generators requires careful consideration and research. By making an informed decision and selecting a boilerplate that aligns with your project's specific needs, you can set yourself up for success in creating high-quality static websites efficiently.


Discover the top boilerplates for static site generators. Kickstart your projects and save time with preconfigured templates.

7+ Best Boilerplates For Static Site Generators in 2025


In the world of website development, static site generators have gained immense popularity in recent years. With their easy setup and low maintenance, they have become a favorite among developers and website owners alike. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to choose the best one for your needs.

In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at the best static site generators and help you make an informed decision.

## What Is a Static Site Generator?

Static site generators are tools that allow you to create websites without relying on a backend or a database. They generate a static HTML version of your website, which can be hosted on any server. This makes them faster, more secure, and easier to deploy than traditional CMS platforms. Let's take a look at the top static site generators available today.

## Advantages of Using Static Site Generators

There are several advantages to using static site generators for web development, including:

- **Speed**: Static sites are pre-generated, which means they can be served quickly to users without the need for server-side processing.
- **Security**: Because there is no server-side processing or database access required, static sites are less vulnerable to security threats like SQL injection attacks.
- **Scalability**: Static sites can be easily deployed to a content delivery network (CDN), which allows them to be served from multiple locations, improving performance and reliability.
- **Ease of Use**: Static site generators typically use templates and Markdown files to generate pages, making it easy to create and manage content.
- **SEO Benefits**: Static sites tend to perform better in search engine rankings because they are fast, lightweight, and easy to crawl.

## 7 Best Static Site Generators 2023

### 1. Astro

Astro is an all-in-one static site generator that is gaining popularity among web developers due to its flexibility and ease of use. It provides a modern and intuitive development experience with its built-in support for React, Vue, and Svelte, which allows you to write your components with the framework you prefer.

<Mockup src="/blog/astro.png" alt="astro ssg" />

<Button href="https://astro.build/" >Visit Website </Button>

### 2. Hugo

Hugo is a powerful static site generator built with Go. It is known for its speed and simplicity, making it an excellent choice for building content-focused websites. Hugo provides a flexible templating system that allows you to customize your website's design and structure. Additionally, Hugo provides built-in support for taxonomies, menus, and content management systems, which makes it easy to manage your website's content.

<Mockup src="/blog/hugo.png" alt="hugo ssg" />

<Button href="https://gohugo.io/" >Visit Website </Button>

### 3. NextJs

Nextjs is a popular static site generator built on top of React. It provides an intuitive development experience with its built-in support for server-side rendering and static site generation. Nextjs also provides features such as automatic code-splitting, prefetching, and caching, which makes it an excellent choice for building fast and efficient websites. It has a simple and easy-to-use API and allows you to write server-side code in JavaScript. Next.js is also highly customizable, making it perfect for complex projects.

<Mockup src="/blog/nextjs.png" alt="nextjs ssg" />

<Button href="https://nextjs.org/" >Visit Website </Button>

### 4. Gatsby

Gatsby is a React-based static site generator that is great for building high-performance websites. It uses GraphQL to query data and has a wide range of plugins and themes available. Gatsby also has a built-in image optimization feature, which makes it perfect for creating visually stunning websites

<Mockup src="/blog/gatsby.webp" alt="gatsby ssg" />

<Button href="https://www.gatsbyjs.com/" >Visit Website </Button>

### 5. Jekyll

Jekyll is one of the most popular static site generators. It is written in Ruby and has a simple and easy-to-use syntax. Jekyll allows you to create static sites using Markdown or HTML, and it has a wide range of plugins and themes available.

<Mockup src="/blog/jekyll.webp" alt="jekyll ssg" />

<Button href="https://jekyllrb.com/" >Visit Website </Button>

### 5. Eleventy

Eleventy is a simple and flexible static site generator written in JavaScript. It has a simple and easy-to-use syntax and allows you to use a wide range of templating languages, including Markdown, Liquid, and Nunjucks. Eleventy is also highly customizable and has a wide range of plugins and themes available.

<Mockup src="/blog/11ty.png" alt="11ty ssg" />

<Button href="https://www.11ty.dev/" >Visit Website </Button>

### 6. Sveltekit

Sveltekit is a static site generator built on top of the Svelte framework. It provides an intuitive development experience with its built-in support for server-side rendering, static site generation, and client-side rendering. Sveltekit also provides features such as automatic code-splitting, prefetching, and caching, which makes it an excellent choice for building fast and efficient websites.

<Mockup src="/blog/sveltekit.png" alt="sveltekit ssg" />

<Button href="https://kit.svelte.dev/" >Visit Website </Button>

### 7. Nuxt

Nuxt is a Vue-based static site generator that offers server-side rendering and automatic code splitting out of the box. It also has a wide range of plugins and modules that make it easy to add custom functionality to your site.

<Mockup src="/blog/nuxt.png" alt="nuxt ssg" />

<Button href="https://nuxt.com/" >Visit Website </Button>

## Conclusion

Each generator has its own strengths and features that cater to different types of projects. It is important to choose the right static site generator based on your specific needs and requirements.


Looking for a fast and simple way to create a website? Check out our list of best static site generators. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of each generator, and choose the one that's right for you.

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