XWiki
Second generation wiki that allows the user to extend its functionalities with a powerful extension-based architecture.
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 94% of tracked projects; popularity more than 39%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 1.3k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | xwiki-platform-18.8.0-rc-1 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | LGPL-2.1 |
| Built with | Java, Docker, deb |
Is XWiki actively maintained?
XWiki is under active development: 3160 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 367 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
The most recent tagged release, xwiki-platform-18.8.0-rc-1, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 24 projects we track in Wikis, XWiki ranks #2 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What XWiki actually does
XWiki is a second-generation wiki platform designed to let you extend its core capabilities through a modular extension architecture. It provides a structured space for collaborative documentation and knowledge management within your own infrastructure.
Best fit: It suits technical teams or organisations that need a heavily customisable knowledge base and are prepared to manage a Java-based stack.
Worth knowing: The Java runtime and extension architecture introduce a higher operational overhead and resource footprint than lightweight text-based alternatives.
Deployment notes
You will typically need to run it inside a Docker container or via deb packages, paired with a separate relational database and a reverse proxy for TLS termination.
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