The WordPress-like admin for Laravel
Give clients the familiar dashboard they love, and keep the clean Laravel codebase you want. Waravel is a developer-first Laravel CMS with a built-in WordPress migration tool, plugins and full code ownership.
Why developers want a Laravel CMS
Laravel developers building a Laravel website or Laravel application often hit the same wall: hand-built admin panels take weeks, while WordPress brings PHP legacy, plugin sprawl and security chores. Waravel is a Laravel based CMS that removes that trade-off.
Building admin from scratch
Stop coding CRUD screens, media libraries and user roles for every Laravel site. Get a ready content management platform on day one.
Clients want WordPress
Editors get a familiar, WordPress-style dashboard while you work with Eloquent, Blade and Composer.
Plugin bloat & security
Swap sprawling third-party plugins for focused, package-based extensions in a Laravel package marketplace.
Painful CMS migration
The WordPress migration tool imports your WordPress site: posts, pages and media, without starting over.
Slow page loads
Laravel caching, queues and modern deployment keep web content fast. See the caching strategy discussion.
Weak docs & support
Read the documentation, join the community or open a ticket at the support portal.
Waravel features for modern CMS web development
A modern CMS for web development and CMS programming teams: manage pages, media, menus and users in one web content management system, and extend it like any Laravel app. Browse all Laravel CMS features or the advanced Laravel CMS features.
WordPress-style admin
Posts, pages, media and roles in an interface editors already understand.
WordPress Importer
Use the WordPress Importer plugin to import a WordPress site, or follow the effortless migration guide.
Page Generator
Create landing pages fast with the Page Generator plugin, a landing page generator for Laravel.
Sliders & content blocks
Add visuals with the Waravel Slider and reusable content applications.
Job board ready
Building a job board? Extend models and plugins to ship a Laravel job board, a no-code-friendly alternative to a WordPress job board.
Own your code
Standard Laravel structure, Composer packages and Git workflows. Explore the Laravel platform.
Waravel vs WordPress vs October CMS: comparison
Quick view of how a Laravel CMS stacks up. For the full breakdown, read the Laravel CMS comparison, compare October CMS and the Laravel CMS October alternative page.
| Criteria | Waravel | WordPress | October CMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framework | Laravel | Custom PHP core | Laravel |
| WordPress-like admin | Yes | Native | Different UX |
| WordPress migration tool | Built in | n/a | Manual / custom |
| Eloquent & Composer workflow | Yes | No | Yes |
| Best for | Laravel developers & agencies | General publishing | Laravel developers |
Qualitative comparison. See the linked comparison pages for details.
Facts & statistics behind the Laravel CMS shift
| Fact | Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress market share | Powers roughly 4 in 10 websites (W3Techs) | Huge ecosystem, huge attack surface |
| Laravel first release | 2011, now a leading PHP framework | Mature, well-documented, large talent pool |
| Typical custom admin build | Weeks of repeated CRUD work | A Laravel CMS reclaims that time |
| Migration scope | Posts, pages, media, taxonomies | Covered by the importer workflow |
| Support channels | Portal, community, email, phone | Help when you ship |
Third-party figures are approximate; verify with W3Techs and the Laravel project before citing.
Migrate WordPress to Laravel in 3 steps
1. Install Waravel
Set up the Laravel CMS and open your WordPress-like admin.
2. Import your site
Run the WP migration tool (all-in-one). Read how to migrate without losing a byte.
3. Launch & extend
Review content, add plugins, deploy. Ask questions in the importer thread.
Watch & learn
Two quick videos: Waravel overview and WordPress to Laravel migration. More on our YouTube channel. See real projects in the case studies and learn more about unlocking the power of Laravel.
Frequently asked questions
What is Waravel?
Waravel is a Laravel CMS that gives developers a WordPress-like admin panel on a modern Laravel codebase.
Is there a Laravel CMS like WordPress?
Yes. Waravel combines a familiar dashboard with Laravel's MVC architecture, Eloquent ORM and Composer packages. Learn more.
Can I migrate my WordPress site to Laravel?
Yes. The migration tool and WordPress Importer plugin import posts, pages and media.
How does Waravel compare with October CMS?
Both are Laravel-based; Waravel focuses on a WordPress-like admin and migration. See the comparison.
Where can I get support?
Use the support portal, the community, or email [email protected].
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