Contao Overview

Contao is an open-source CMS designed for building professional websites and scalable web applications. It stands out with its accessibility and power, making it a go-to for developers seeking flexibility and control. One unique feature is its ability to handle complex projects without compromising on ease of use. Users appreciate its robust framework, which supports a wide range of extensions and integrations. Notably, Contao Manager simplifies updates and maintenance, ensuring smooth operation. Ideal for both small and large-scale projects, Contao offers a reliable solution for those needing a customizable and efficient content management system.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Content Management, Helpdesk Management, Workflow Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Contao.

Other use cases:

  • Onboarding
  • Contract Management
  • Sending & Publishing Communications
  • Rating And Review Management
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Business Priorities

Grow Market Share and Improve Digital And Social Presence are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Contao.

Other priorities:

  • Acquire Customers
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Contao Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Contao works with different mediums / channels such as User Generated Content. Blogs. Social Media etc.

Reviews

"...Contao is a web-based open-source content management system...." Peer review

Contao, belong to a category of solutions that help Content Management Systems. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Contao offers extensive features including customizable themes, multilingual support, and robust security. Advanced user management and SEO tools are also provided.

Popular Business Setting

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Top Industries

  • Research

Popular in

  • Small Business
  • Large Enterprise

Contao is popular in Research, and is widely used by Small Business, and Large Enterprise,

Contao Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

What makes Contao ideal for Content Management?

Grubis Weine - Retail

Contao with Isotope E-Commerce powered the Grubis Weine online store relaunch. The team migrated over 1,000 products and all previous orders from Prestashop to the new system. The new design improved... user experience and site speed, achieving a perfect 100 on Google PageSpeed at launch. The checkout process became easier with saved addresses and faster input. After launch, the conversion rate increased by 43%.

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Evangelischer Landesverband – Tageseinrichtungen für Kinder in Württemberg e.V. - Non Profit Organization Management

Contao Open Source CMS helped Evangelischer Landesverband – Tageseinrichtungen für Kinder in Württemberg e.V. manage their website. The organization used several Contao extensions to improve site fea...tures. These included a table of contents, notification center, and style selector. The solution supported their work as a non-profit association. No specific metrics or results are mentioned.

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WBV Waldheim - Real Estate

Contao CMS helped WBV Waldheim launch a modern, user-friendly website. The new site makes rental offers and tenant services easy to find. Responsive design ensures a good experience on any device. Cl...ear content modules and visuals build trust and highlight local roots. SEO-optimized content boosts search visibility for real estate services.

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Tina - Retail

Tina is a digital job counselling service for the retail sector. Tina helps employees discuss their work and career steps. For companies, Tina provides a pipeline of pre-qualified candidates for reta...il jobs. The service makes recruiting easier by offering direct access to candidate profiles. Tina supports users with industry-specific information and training options.

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Tide Hotel aus Wilhelmshaven - Hospitality

Contao Open Source CMS helped Tide Hotel aus Wilhelmshaven build a responsive website. The site design reflects the hotel's maritime character with nautical charts and custom icons. The website featu...res a clear slider and an easy booking enquiry screen. The design highlights the rooms and the hotel's unique style. Custom extensions were used for image sliders.

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OVAG Oberhessische Versorgungsbetriebe AG - Utilities

Contao Open Source CMS powers OVAG Oberhessische Versorgungsbetriebe AG's website. The company uses a current version of Contao with custom-built extensions. OVAG hosts the solution themselves. This ...setup supports their needs as an energy supplier. The project was created by Navigate AG.

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

4.31/5 ★

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Analytics

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

4.31/5 ★

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Analytics

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Contao Association News

Product

Contao Zwei-Monatsrckblick Januar und Februar 2026

Contao released version 5.7, a new long-term support (LTS) version with enhanced features and design. This release is part of their ongoing updates, which also include versions 5.3.44, 5.6.10, 5.6.11, and 5.7.1. The company plans to introduce Contao 6 in the summer.

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Contao Zwei-Monatsrckblick November und Dezember 2025 und Jahresvorschau 2026

Contao has released the first release candidate for Contao 5.7, marking a step towards its new Long Term Support (LTS) version. This release invites users to test and report bugs. Additionally, Contao plans to launch the full LTS version in February 2026, which will be supported for four years. The community is encouraged to participate in testing and development efforts.

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Contao Association Profile

Company Name

Contao Association

Company Website

https://contao.org/en/

HQ Location

Eibenweg 42 42111 Wuppertal Germany

Employees

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Financials

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