My Revised (& Personal) Best Blogging Platforms 2025

My opinion…

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I made a boo-boo. Well, not technically, but…

In a recent story, I went over my top blogging platforms 2025.

That ranking was a general list I created for new bloggers, bloggers to be, and anyone interested, based on what I think the most usable and practical blogging platforms are right now.

But now, let’s quickly take a look at what my personal favorites are and what I think you SHOULD really use this year and beyond.

It’ll a shorter list. And a clear recommendation at the end.

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5. Everything That Isn’t Number 4–1

Free and paid

This one’s a bit of a cheat, but I’m putting a bunch of platforms that didn’t quite make the top 4 into this “miscellaneous” category.

You can use a gazillion options. Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Framer, Blogger, Blot, Gumroad, choices are endless.

Many of those are solid options, but to be real, you should take one from the next 4 instead.

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4. Ghost

Paid (and worth it)

Screenshot from Ghost

Ghost is sleek, simple, and powerful — almost everything I want in a blogging platform.

It’s the modern option (of WordPress) for those who want to mess around with some options, but not too many, who aren’t afraid of some techy details, a bit of code, or some do-it-yourself work.

Ghost is a clean, no-distraction writing experience, but with powerful features for those who need them. It’s also open source and highly reputable.

If you don’t mind paying for something a bit more polished, Ghost is the way to go.

Perfect for: Bloggers who want a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that still packs a punch in terms of features.