puput
Puput is a Django-based blogging application built on top of Wagtail CMS, offering a ready-to-use blog engine with features like RSS feeds, category/tag management, and social sharing. It's designed for teams wanting a WordPress-like blog experience within the Django/Wagtail ecosystem.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | APSL/puput |
| Owner | APSL |
| Primary language | Python |
| License | MIT — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 660 |
| Forks | 162 |
| Open issues | 14 |
| Latest release | 2.2.0 (2025-04-07) |
| Last updated | 2026-04-13 |
| Source | https://github.com/APSL/puput |
What puput is
Puput is a Python/Django app that extends Wagtail CMS with blog-specific functionality, including entry models, comment integration (Disqus), markdown field support, and configurable sidebar widgets. It integrates directly into Django projects as a reusable app rather than a standalone system.
Get the puput source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
git clone https://github.com/APSL/puput.gitcd puput# follow the project's README for install & configurationNeed it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.
Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Requires Python, Django, and Wagtail as prerequisites; verify compatibility across your target Python versions (check latest PyPI metadata) and Django version support.
- Setup is documented but non-trivial; allocate time for initial Wagtail configuration, database migrations, and template integration before blog functionality is live.
- Disqus dependency for comments requires external account; consider fallback or alternative comment backends if Disqus is unavailable.
- Markdown field support depends on wagtail-markdown; confirm that dependency's maturity and maintenance status for your Django/Wagtail versions.
- Sidebar widgets are configurable but may require custom code; out-of-the-box templates are simple and may need CSS/design work for production use.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- Headless-first or API-centric requirement — If you need a pure REST/GraphQL API without server-side rendering, Puput's tight coupling to Django/Wagtail templates may add friction compared to headless-first CMS options.
- Standalone blog platform (non-Django site) — Puput requires Django and Wagtail as dependencies. If you're not already running Django, the overhead of adding these frameworks may outweigh the benefit of a blog feature.
- High-traffic, low-latency SPA experiences — Puput is server-rendered and template-driven. Projects requiring real-time updates, single-page interactions, or microsecond response times are better served by purpose-built JAMstack or headless options.
- Minimal project footprint or emerging hosting constraints — Wagtail and Django carry significant dependency chains. Projects targeting edge runtimes, serverless, or embedded contexts should explore lighter blogging solutions.
License & commercial use
Puput is licensed under the MIT License, which is a permissive OSI-approved license allowing commercial use, modification, and redistribution with minimal restrictions.
MIT License permits commercial use without royalties or attribution requirements. However, no warranty or liability limitations are waived by the license; review the full MIT text and conduct security/compliance review before production deployment. No official commercial support or SLA is indicated in the repository.
DEV.co evaluation signals
Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.
| Signal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active |
| Documentation | Adequate |
| License clarity | Clear |
| Deployment complexity | Moderate |
| DEV.co fit | Good |
| Assessment confidence | High |
Standard Django/Wagtail security model applies. No known critical vulnerabilities are mentioned. Considerations: (1) User input via Markdown fields must be sanitized (verify wagtail-markdown version handles XSS); (2) Disqus comments are third-party; review Disqus privacy terms; (3) Social sharing embeds third-party scripts; audit for CSP/tracking exposure; (4) No mention of rate limiting, spam protection, or DDoS mitigation—rely on Django/Wagtail and hosting layer.
Alternatives to consider
Ghost
Standalone Node.js blogging platform with built-in membership/monetization. Better fit if you don't need Django integration or want a simpler, hosted alternative.
Mezzanine
Django-based CMS with blog functionality, lighter than Wagtail. Consider if you want Django blogging without Wagtail's overhead or need a more monolithic CMS.
Strapi
Headless CMS with REST/GraphQL APIs and blog content types out-of-the-box. Preferred if you need decoupled frontend, API-first architecture, or non-Django clients.
Build on puput with DEV.co software developers
Puput integrates seamlessly into Django/Wagtail projects. Evaluate compatibility with your Python and Django versions, review the setup guide, and test on staging before production deployment.
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Puput integrates seamlessly into Django/Wagtail projects. Evaluate compatibility with your Python and Django versions, review the setup guide, and test on staging before production deployment.