Best Blogging Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: WordPress.com is ranked #1 of 124 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Edublogs and Hatena Blog. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Edublogs. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Pagecord at $2.50/mo.
Blogging platforms support publishing and managing posts, with different options for contributors, design, and audience features. Compared on author limits, post scheduling, and blog analytics, the entries also show theme customization, custom domains, and built-in memberships. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add ways to compare access and cost. WordPress.com, Edublogs, and Hatena Blog are among the platforms named here. As you assess them, consider who will publish, how much control you want over the site’s appearance, and whether memberships or scheduling belong in your workflow. These criteria help you match platform features to the way you plan to run a blog.
124 blogging platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 WordPress.com iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$2.75/mo Custom domain: YesTheme customization: custom code
- 2 Edublogs iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$3.33/mo
- 3 Hatena Blog iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Custom domain: YesTheme customization: custom code
- 4 livedoor Blog iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Custom domain: YesTheme customization: custom code
- 5 Medium iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8 Custom domain: YesTheme customization: basic
- 6 Tumblr iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$6.99/mo Custom domain: YesTheme customization: custom code
- 7 Micro.blog iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$5/mo Custom domain: YesTheme customization: custom code
- 8 Tistory iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Custom domain: YesTheme customization: custom code
- 9 HackerNoon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5
- 10 Halo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 Custom domain: YesTheme customization: custom code
- 11 Brunch Story iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4Free Theme customization: basic
- 12 Hyvor Blogs No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2€5/mo Custom domain: YesAuthor limit: 1 authorsTheme customization: custom code
- 13 Naver Blog iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Custom domain: NoTheme customization: custom code
- 14 Ameba Blog iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Theme customization: custom code
- 15 Write.as No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$6/mo Custom domain: YesAuthor limit: 1 authorsTheme customization: custom code
- 16 Hashnode No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$4.17/mo Custom domain: YesTheme customization: custom code
- 17 Pagecord No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0$2.50/mo Custom domain: YesTheme customization: custom code
- 18 LiveJournal Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0 Custom domain: Yes
- 19 Writizzy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9€9/mo Custom domain: YesTheme customization: advanced
- 20 POSTYPE iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9KRW 2,900/mo
- 21 Excite Blog iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 22 Postlyo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5₹1,399/mo Custom domain: Yes
- 23 Cocolog iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Custom domain: YesTheme customization: custom code
- 24 Meridian No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4$9/mo Custom domain: Yes
- 25 BardCanvas iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Theme customization: custom code
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which blogging platform is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
WordPress.com is ranked #1 of 124 with a score of 9.7. Edublogs is second and Hatena Blog third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Pagecord has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.