hugo
The world’s fastest framework for building websites.
At a glance
The breakdown
Hugo carries no subscription fee, making it a $0 entry point into static site generators.
hugo is rated exceptionally well, scoring 4.8 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, hugo has seen one of the faster-growing options tracked here, up roughly 1712% across 4 years.
of the 3 metrics we track, hugo comes out ahead on 2.
hugo dates back to 2013, making it one of the more established names in static site generators.
Adoption trend
hugo vs. Static Site Generators average
| Feature | hugo | Static Site Generators average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 90,353 | 82,852 |
| Forks | 8,440 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
The trade-offs
Strengths
- Comes out ahead on github stars — 90,353 against a category average of 82,852.
- Popularity score leads the category average: 4.8 / 5 vs. 4.7 / 5.
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
Is hugo free to use?
Yes — hugo is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is hugo good? What's its rating?
hugo scores 4.8 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Static Site Generators category average of 4.7.
How many people use hugo?
hugo has roughly 90.4K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 82.9K.
When was hugo founded?
hugo was founded in 2013, making it 13 years old.
Is hugo growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
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